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RSPB Handbook of Scottish Birds Paperback – 1 August 2009

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This handbook covers the 240 most common bird species in detail. The text is complemented by illustrations and artwork taken from the Handbook of Bird Identification and there are distribution maps for each species.

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Publisher : Helm; 1st edition (1 August 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1408112329
ISBN-13 : 978-1408112328
Dimensions : 13.5 x 1.6 x 21.6 cm

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' It fully justifies its existence by virtue of the comprehensive coverage given to each ' Birdwatching (July 2009) "A must-have book for anyone interested in birds, beginner or otherwise." Highland News (June 2009) 'Contains much basic information in concise and conveniently accessible form, and it will go in an OS map-sized pocket.' Scottish Birds (2009) 'You might expect a glowing review about an RSPB book in birds - and in this case it is well-deserved.' Bookends (2009) '...it is difficult to imagine a better introduction to the birds of Scotland' Book Review - British Ornithologists' Union (2009)

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A compact and superbly illustrated reference for Scottish birds covering the 240 most common species in detail.

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Grant

Not as described

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2018

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I thought this would be an excellent present for my son as he is having trouble with the ladies of Glasgow, he's not quite figured out how to interact with the local talent. Wanting my bloodline to continue, I thought this guide to Scottish "birds" would help him get his beak wet. Unfortunately turned out to be a book on the wrong type of wildlife.

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I. Giles

If the need if for just one comprehensive, easy and well-bound book then there is reason to suggest this.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2017

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This is a new edition of the previous one and is almost, page by page, identical.owners of the previous edition will find very little informative advantage in purchasing the new edition as a replacement. In this case a second, practically identical book, was bought so that one would be readily available both upstairs and downstairs for immediate reference purposes. This rather specific reason is the result of living directly opposite a loch with views equally accessible from both upstairs and downstairs windows. The forest joins the rear of the property with similarly rich variety of different bird life.

Like most bird observers with an interest in identification, an accurate reference is essential. This book uses illustrations instead of photographs. As a photographer I would have expected this to be a disadvantage but in practice it has been an advantage. This is because of the high quality and revealing detailed imagery provided for each bird covering stages in development as well as male and female variations.

The text is equally informative giving plenty of information. Typically this has the following headings: Identification, Voice; Habitat; Food; Breeding; Movements and Migration; Population; Conservation. There is also a distribution map for each bird.

Such has been the dominance of this book over other much-thumbed books, that it is very likely to result in the others being removed especially as the photographic examples are fading in a way that does not apply to the illustrations in this book.

If the need if for just one comprehensive, easy and well-bound (also semi-glossy pages for hard wear) book then there is reason to suggest this.

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I. Giles

Informative, clearly presented and easy to carry

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2012

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This book provides a comprehensive survey of 252 most common birds with each given a full page description.

Each description includes several good quality illustrations, not photographs, and separate paragraphs covering identification, habits, voice, habitat, food, breeding movements & migrations, population and conservation. There is also a distribution map.

The illustrations, over 1000, generally show adult and juvenile plumage and where appropriate, male and female plumage in different seasons. There are also illustrations showing stationary and flight shapes. Not all of these are supplied for all birds.

There is a detailed and informative introductory section which explains how to use the book. It also includes a very useful illustrated bird topography section which will be invaluable to beginner bird watchers. In addition this first section gives an outline to Birds in Scotland and the RSPB in Scotland. The glossary and index at the back are comprehensive.

The soft back cover is protected against light rain damage having a plastic feel to it. The pages inside are of good paper quality to be reasonably robust as well as providing good quality printing with very clear print, sharp images and good colour. Although there are smaller dimension books available specifically designed for field work, the size of this book is still small enough to fit in a farly roomy pocket or rucksack while being big enough to be easy to access. It would also be suitable for more detailed reference at home. The price is very reasonable.

All in all a very good buy indeed and, in my opinion, well worth 5 stars.

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Life Venturer

great guide with plenty of good pictures and detail of ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2017

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great guide with plenty of good pictures and detail of birds in Scotland and which ones are endangered and where you are most likely to find them and what time of year.

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SHUFFLER

Essential guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2013

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This guide has everything you need to know in a convenient size to carry on a walk. For use I would have preferred split
into different habitats or geographical locations but as this is not a hard and fast rule for most species maybe not practical. The pictures and text are of super high quality and should last for years.

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