- Publisher
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DK (March 7, 2024)
- Language
:
English
- ISBN-10
:
0241634903
- ISBN-13
:
978-0241634905
- Item Weight
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1.04 pounds
- Dimensions
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6.14 x 0.71 x 8.54 inches
Chris Packham's infectious passion for nature will inspire you, as you grow to be an expert birdwatcher.Chris is a lifelong birdwatcher and the perfect guide on a day out bird spotting. Through a series of chapters, from novice to advanced, he can build you from an absolute beginner exploring your own backyard to an accomplished naturalist tracking down rarities off the beaten track.Whether you are in a city or deep in the country, birds are guaranteed and provide an easy doorway into nature. Learn where, when, and how to look and what to look out for. Find out what equipment to buy and how to use it. Discover the different characters and characteristics of birds - from the shy bittern to the bold robin and gymnastic red kite.As you build skills and experience, the book will help you expand horizons from walks with binoculars around your "local patch" to visiting remote wildlife reserves and other nature hotspots, with their contrasting birdlife and different demands, from dense woodland to expansive estuaries teeming with flocks of waders.
