Birdwatching in Doñana


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This is a guide to the most usual species of birds to be found in the Spanish national park ‘Parque Nacional de Doñana’, which includes index, cards, pictures, descriptions, and scientific and vernacular designations. Amongst everglades, reserves, sand dunes and beaches, River Guadalquivir creates a paradise inhabited by birds originating from Europe and Africa. It is a 543 square kilometres area holding survival for part of the fauna and flora in the whole world. This is a guidebook to help you learn about the species that inhabit in the Doñana National Park and its surroundings, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. It contains 150 cards including exclusive pictures made by the authors themselves. These cards hold the data and characteristics of the species, with the scientific and vernacular names. It is a basic, fundamental booklet in order to watch the bird life in this privileged territory, considered to be the major biodiversity space in the south of Europe, involving marshlands, woods, beaches and everglades.




Where to Watch Birds in Doñana


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Doñana y las marismas del Guadalquivir constituyen una de las áreas naturales más notables y diversas de Europa. Esta excepcional diversidad se complementa con la presencia de numerosas especies raras, aunque muchas de las más interesantes están bien escondidas y para localizarlas es imprescindible conocer los mejores rincones y cómo acceder a ellos. Where to watch birds in Doñana, versión inglesa del título Donde ver aves en Doñana (ISBN: 978-84-96553-19-4) muestra estos rincones secretos a través de 23 itinerarios que ayudan a descubrir de la mejor forma 288 especies fundamentales de Doñana y su entorno. Incluye una selección de itinerarios con fotos, mapas e información práctica, así como consejos para la observación de las aves. El libro incorpora, por primera vez en una guía de estas características, un buscador de especies por itinerarios, coordenadas geográficas UTM y el estatus fenológico de las diferentes especies




Top Birding Sites of Europe


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If you have ever dreamt of seeing Snowy Owls in Norway, spectacular raptor migration by the Black Sea, Wallcreepers in the Pyrenees or seabird cities off Scotland, then this book and CD package is for you. Top Birding Sites of Europe features more than 30 detailed accounts of the continent's finest bird locations, from the famous Camargue and Coto Doñana, to some less well known but no less productive destinations. The expertly written and very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds and scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species and some of the continent's most stunning avian spectacles. A CD of key birds sounds complements the entries on each site. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top Birding Sites of Europe will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds.




Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain


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Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots, and the fourth edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions. The information on all sites has been brought right up-to-date, with revised maps and full updated site access details and species lists. Popular localities such as Doñana, Monfragüe and the Strait of Gibraltar get prominent treatment, but the reader is encouraged to wander further afield to visit other, less well-known but equally rewarding sites, including a number of additional localities that are new to this edition. This new edition is indispensable for all birders visiting this remarkable corner of Spain.




Birdwatching Guide to Donana


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John Butler has produced the most comprehensive site guide to Donana that has ever been written. This book is an indispensible tool for all birders going to that region.




Top 100 Birding Sites Of The World


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Top 100 Birding Sites of the World features detailed accounts of the best birdwatching sites in the world, giving background and first-hand experience of what you can find there. Each is ranked from one to 100. The expertly written and very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds and scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species and some of the world's best avian spectacles such as the Snow Goose 'blizzard' at Bosque del Apache and the swarms of Lesser Flamingos on Africa's Rift Valley Lakes. Coverage is global, with sites from across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North and South America and Antarctica. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top 100 Birding Sites of the World will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds and birdwatching.




Portrait of a Wilderness


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Birdwatcher


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[2015 Reprint] Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book designed to go outdoors and help people identify the elements of nature. This self-proclaimed “student of nature” combined spectacular writing with detailed illustrations to ultimately publish many other books, winning every possible award and medal for natural science, ornithology, and conservation. Birdwatcher is a comprehensive, illustrated biography of Roger Tory Peterson--a hero in the conservation world--including interviews with friends, family, and protégés.




Birds of the Canary Islands


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An essential guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species This comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home to endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species. The book covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants. Included are 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. The concise text covers status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy. Also incorporated is an introduction with information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.