Rspb Id Spotlight - Wetland Birds - by Marianne Taylor (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A reliable, attractive fold-out identification chart illustrating 49 of Britain's wetland bird species.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Whether you are listening to a flock of geese communicate as they fly overhead or watching a group of feeding waders on an estuary, wetland birds are among the UK's most gregarious and charming waterbirds. But do you know a Coot from a Moorhen? And can you tell the difference between a Wigeon and a Pochard? The UK's wildlife-rich freshwater habitats are home to a diverse collection of our most beautiful wild bird species. <p/><i>RSPB ID Spotlight Wetland Birds</i> is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 51 of our most widespread and familiar wetland birds by renowned artist Stephen Message. <p/>- Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification<br>- Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field<br>- The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our wetland birds, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB is working to support them<br>- Practical tips on the most suitable foods to feed ducks and other waterbirds are also included <p/>The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Stephen Message</b> is one of the UK's foremost bird artists as well as an experienced birdwatcher. He studied Graphic Design, then specialised in natural history illustration at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and has worked as a freelance artist ever since. Stephen has twice been runner up for the Bird Illustrator of the Year, and he was also the runner up for the <i>Birdwatch</i> Artist of the Year in 2017. Stephen has illustrated many books in his career, including <i>Waders of Europe, Asia and North America</i>, <i>Bill Oddie's Birds of Britain and Ireland</i> and the <i>Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia</i>. <p/><b>Marianne Taylor</b> is a freelance writer, illustrator, photographer and editor. Marianne worked in publishing for seven years before taking the plunge as a freelancer in 2007. Since then, she has written more than 25 books for adults and children on a range of natural history subjects, including <i>RSPB Garden Birds</i>, <i>RSPB British Birds of Prey</i>, <i>RSPB Seabirds </i>and <i>The Way of the Hare</i>. A passion for all wildlife, but especially birds, has always been a driving force in Marianne's life. <p/><b>Bloomsbury Wildlife</b> is the proud home of many of the best and most passionate nature writers around. With books on everything from mushrooms to marine animals and ducks to dinosaurs, readers of all levels and interests are sure to find something engaging among our extensive range of natural history titles.</p>
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