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Atlas of the breeding birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside
These are the results of a monitoring programme of the 931 'tetrads' that make up Lancashire and North Merseyside. 146 breeding bird species have been found and mapped, including the first successful breeding by Spoonbill in England sinc c1668. Hardback;408pp. distribution maps, 2001
Bird-life in the Isle of Man
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The bird species selected are those typical of north-west England. Breif notes stress the points of special interest and are followed by more detailed information with the emphasis throughout on Lakeland. The sketches are of special value having been based on studies in the wild.
paperback:40 b/w Illustrations 140pp 2000.
THE BREEDING BIRDS OF CUMBRIA: A Tetrad Atlas 1997-2001
£32.50
Tetrad maps of both distribution and abundance are included for each of the 152 breeding species. Range, trends and population estimates,are also given . Published by the Cumbria Bird Club this title includes information on first breeding record of Mediterranean Gull and Common Rosefinch,and the discovery of breeding Honey Buzzard and,the return of the Osprey after an absence of 170 years. Hardback;390pp.Colour maps, 2002
The Birds of Morcambe Bay
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Morcambe Bay lies in the angle formed by the coastlines of south Cumbria and north Lancashire.This ever-changing world of water and sand,shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides,is set against a backdrop of the lakeland hills.The bay is the home for much of the year of one of the largest concentrations of birds to be found anywhere in Europe. Order details here
Paperback;62pp.b/w photos,maps.Fine Post free UK
Pennine Birds
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In this book,the scene is set by brief notes on geology,vegetation and climate.The birds themselves are surveyed with regard to land type,then to specific areas.Bird life in the new conifer forests and around the comparatively new reservoirs is considered,and there are notes on migration and vagrants.Finally,there is a useful checklist.
mapNew Naturalist Lakeland aims to tell the story of the whole region from the perspective of its natural history, and from the personal viewpoint of the author. Derek Ratcliffe describes the Lakeland climate and geology, points to key naturalist figures and societies, and explains the nature of the estuaries, coastline and lowlands, the limestone foothills, and the Lake dales and fells, Pennines and Borders. He considers the conservation problems and measures taken, and includes information on organisations such as the National Park Authority, National Trust and Non-Governmental Organisations, before assessing the future environmental prospects for the region.
Derek Ratcliffe grew up in Carlisle. While a schoolboy, he roamed the fells of Lakeland, the Pennines and Borders after ravens, buzzards, peregrines, golden plover and other upland birds. After university, where he turned to botany, he made his career in Nature Conservancy, becoming Chief Scientist in 1973 until his retirement in1989. Order details here
Lakeland Birds
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This entirely practical guide relates wild birds to their haunts in the Lake District National Park,Britains largest,which consists of 866 square miles of fells,dales and lakes.As with Pennine birds (above),the authors set the scene with brief notes on geology,vegetation and climate.The birds themselves are surveyed with regard to landtype,then to specific areas,which are handily arranged in alphabetical order.There are sections on migration and wintering species and,finally,a checklist of the most distinctive species.
Paperback;1974.96pp.B/w photos,maps. v/good Order details here
Walks can be planned using the invaluable seasonal occurance chart which is included on pages 109-114. All of these walks were written by well respected experts in the field. Softback;128 pages,Full-colour cover.
3rd edition Due April 2003.2nd ed available in our second-hand section Order details here
