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Flight Identification of European Seabirds (Helm Identification Guides)
Anders Blomdahl
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Description for Flight Identification of European Seabirds (Helm Identification Guides)
Paperback. Many seabirds will only be seen in flight, and viewing opportunities are frequently brief. This work is a field guide to seawatching, specifically designed to address the particular problems and limitations with this kind of birding. Photographs are included of all European seabirds in flight. Num Pages: 376 pages, 650 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; GBC; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 814.
Seawatching can present identification difficulties to even the most experienced birdwatcher, and demands a specialised set of skills and strategies to deal with the challenges of bad weather and poor visibility. The rewards can be great; many species of seabird live exclusively at sea outside their breeding seasons, while many others undertake regular coastal migrations. At established 'watchpoints' around European coastlines, patient observation may reveal spectacular numbers of passing seabirds, while today the growing popularity of whale-watching and 'pelagic' boat excursions makes it possible to get closer to many offshore species. This unique field guide is indispensable to all birdwatchers ... Read more
Seawatching can present identification difficulties to even the most experienced birdwatcher, and demands a specialised set of skills and strategies to deal with the challenges of bad weather and poor visibility. The rewards can be great; many species of seabird live exclusively at sea outside their breeding seasons, while many others undertake regular coastal migrations. At established 'watchpoints' around European coastlines, patient observation may reveal spectacular numbers of passing seabirds, while today the growing popularity of whale-watching and 'pelagic' boat excursions makes it possible to get closer to many offshore species. This unique field guide is indispensable to all birdwatchers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Helm
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780713686166
SKU
V9780713686166
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Anders Blomdahl
The authors are all experienced and widely travelled birders with a particular interest in seabirds.
Reviews for Flight Identification of European Seabirds (Helm Identification Guides)
'Brilliant! I have been waiting half my birding life for this book - and here it is, as good as I could hope to expect.' fatbirder.com 'This book is an excellent help... a must for anyone wanting to get to grips with identifying birds at sea.' BTO News (July/August 2007) 'The book acts as a primer for beginners ... Read more