[wisb] Re: Suggestions for book on British birds? 2nd try

From: Elizabeth Zimmerman <ehzimmer@xxxxxxxx>
To: mmnowak@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:04:33 -0600
Hi Mariette,

Sorry - my computer ate my message!  So I'll start over.

I have been in Britain several times in the past few years, and have 
used the old Peterson, Mountfort, and Hollom Field Guide to the Birds of 
Britain and Europe with success.  But then, I am used to Peterson and 
realize this is, although thorough,  not as up to date as one might 
wish.  The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has put out a 
second edition of RSPB Handbook of British Birds, by Peter Holden and 
Tim Cleeves, ISBN 978-0-7136-7560-3.  This covers the most common 282 
species, but covers those quite thoroughly, with good discussion and 
nice illustrations of sitting and flying poses as well as plumages where 
needed (e.g., gulls).  Distribution maps are easy to read and well 
discussed also.  Unless you are after rarities like the Great Bustard, 
this should prove quite helpful.  You can find this at www.acblack.com.

In addition, there is a nice folding map (good for packing), Bill 
Oddie's Birding Map of Britain and Ireland, ISBN 1-84330-758-8, which 
opens out quite large and covers the "top 340 birding sites".  Note that 
these sites tend to cluster near the coasts.  Selected ones are 
discussed in detail, and you should be able to locate any more info you 
need on line.  For this, see www.newhollandpublishers.com

Good birding!

Libby Zimmerman
Cambridge, Jefferson Co, WI (not England!)



Mariette Nowak wrote:
> I may have the opportunity to go to Britain next spring and wonder if anyone 
> has visited recently & can suggest the best field guide to British birds to 
> buy.  There are quite a few online.
>
> Thanks ahead for your help.
>
> Mariette Nowak
> East Troy 
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