British Wildlife

British Wildlife
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0007263538

Unlock the secrets of Britain's natural world with this essential wildlife guide Ever wanted to know if it's a great tit, or a blue tit, a rabbit or a hare, a cowslip or an oxlip? Covering all common animals and plants found in the British Isles, 'Collins British Wildlife' tells you everything you need to know about the things you see in your garden, the park or the countryside - and how to tell the difference between them. The key to enjoying the natural world is being able to put a name to the animal or plant that you see outdoors. Including all wildlife groups in one comprehensive volume, this is the perfect home reference guide - an essential volume for every bookshelf. With over 3,500 stunning photographs, and written by one of the UK's leading naturalists, this is a book that will unlock the secrets of the extraordinary natural world around you.

British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides)

British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides)
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 1412
Release: 2012-07-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0007448589

Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.

Collins Complete Guide to British Insects

Collins Complete Guide to British Insects
Author: Michael Chinery
Publisher: Collins Complete Guide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Insects
ISBN: 9780007298990

A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and Ireland

Collins Complete Guide to British Birds

Collins Complete Guide to British Birds
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780007236862

A complete photoguide to all the birds of Britain from the best nature publisher in the UK Collins Complete Guide to British Birds makes bird identification easier than ever before. It is the most complete photographic guide to British birds ever published and the only one to be designed to give everything that you need on each spread in a simple-to-use format. Every text entry covers identification of adults and juveniles, songs and calls, and where they are most likely to be found. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography and maps to show where in Britain the birds are found and at what time of year, this accessible guide also features cross-references to similar-looking species, containing everything a birdwatcher needs to know in one, easy-to-use, portable volume. It is the perfect photographic field guide for the birdwatching beginner.

Collins Complete Irish Wildlife

Collins Complete Irish Wildlife
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0007349513

The essential photographic guide to Ireland's wildlife. Collins Complete Irish Wildlife describes almost all the mammals, birds, fish and butterflies of Ireland likely to be encountered by the keen amateur naturalist, as well as all the common and widespread flowers, trees and shrubs. With over 1,000 colour photographs, this comprehensive guide illustrates every species described. The introduction by Ireland's best known wildlife expert, Derek Mooney, sets out where you can find the best of Irish wildlife. Reptiles and amphibians, insects and spiders, molluscs and other invertebrates are also featured, and species are organised taxonomically. Each section is coded with a symbol for quick reference and species are grouped according to natural relationships and similarities. Collins Complete Irish Wildlife is a book no nature lover should travel without.

Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe

Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe
Author: Lars-Henrik Olsen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2013-08-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691157537

An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds Covers 175 species Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork Includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps

Collins Complete British Mushrooms and Toadstools

Collins Complete British Mushrooms and Toadstools
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Edible mushrooms
ISBN: 9780007232246

This book allows everyone to identify mushrooms found in Britain and Ireland. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, featuring the species you are most likely to see. Extensive details on size, shape and colour are given and over 1,500 photographs help you identify each species.

British Butterflies and Moths (Collins Complete Guides)

British Butterflies and Moths (Collins Complete Guides)
Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 865
Release: 2016-08-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0008106126

A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.