Flight Identification of European Seabirds
Anders Blomdahl author Bertil Breife author Niklas Holmstrom author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:1st Jul '07
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
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.
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 who seawatch, whether from land or at sea, and will greatly enhance their experience.
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 *
The book acts as a primer for beginners and a tester for the experienced...a real bargain - don't go seawatching without it. * Bird Watching *
Ultimately it is this distilled expert knowledge and the great experience of the very enthusiastic authors which provides the real value of the book and makes it a truly excellent resource. * Scottish Bird News *
ISBN: 9780713686166
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 20mm
Weight: 802g
376 pages