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Birds in the South of England including
Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Berkshire
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Birds of Hampshire
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Birds of Hampshire is the first comprehensive guide to the county's geology the history of its land use and the resultant impact on its birds ,the development of ornithology in the county, and a typical Hampshire birdwatching year. Systematic species accounts detail the past and current status of 348 species in the county and incorporate;
96 distribution maps including the results of the Tetrad Atlas Breeding Bird Survey carried out in 1986-91.
Over 150 histograms and tables analysing the weekly, monthly and annual patterns of occurrence of scarce visitors during 1951-92.
Concise analysis of Wildfowl and Wader counts.
Many previously unpublished records including information about scarce breeding species.
513 pp with16 pages of colour photographs, more than 50 excellent line drawings of Hampshire birds and their habitats. Also contains a complete list of Hampshire observers from 1951-92 and a Gazetteer......Superb
The Breeding Birds of Hertfordshire
£24.00
Hardback;316pp.1993.line drawings, maps. Mint in d/w Order details here
Birds of Sussex
£17.00
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- Comprehensive species accounts written by a team of expert authors
- Coloured distribution maps (based on the results of the County’s Atlas Survey)
- Histograms and analysis tables, particularly of scarcer species
- Wildfowl and wader counts
- First and last dates for summer and winter visitors
- A review of the history of ornithology in Sussex
- Habitat chapters
- Gazetteer
- Full page colour illustrations by bird artist John Reaney
- Colour photographs by leading wildlife photographers
- Over 60 black and white vignettes
"All in all, not only does it provide a new benchmark for the present status and recent history of the county's birds, but in parts it is also a very entertaining read". (Birdwatch)
"This weighty volume is all that a county avifauna should be". (Birding World)
Hardback;1996.591pp Mint as New Order details here
Sussex Bird Report 2000
£4.50
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- Systematic List
- Escapes and Feral Birds
- Arrival and departure dates of summer visitors
- Arrival and departure dates of winter visitors
- Summary of Common Breeding Bird Counts
- The Sussex Ringing Report 2000
- A paper on the Little Egret roost at Thorney Deeps
- The influx of Honey Buzzards and other raptors in Sussex during Autumn 2000
- A county review of the Hen Harrier
- A review of the current status and distribution of the Hobby in Sussex in 2000
- The 1999-2000 Sussex Breeding Swift Survey
- An index to papers in Sussex Bird Reports 1962-1999
217pp.2000 Illustrated with black-and-white vignettes, colour photographs. Mint as new Order details here
Birds at Tring Reservoirs
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mapTring Reservoirs forms one of the most important wetland sites in both Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. There is a long history of ornithological observations dating from soon after their construction in the early 19th century. Historical milestones include Britain's first Marsh sandpiper, the first breeding in England of Black-necked Grebe and the first recorded nesting in Britain of Little Ringed Plover. This book describes the past and present status of all the species to have occurred at Tring Reservoirs.
Paperback;136pp.b/w photos, maps, charts, line drawings. condition fine.
Birds in London
£15.00
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'Where to watch birds in the Thames valley and the Chilterns'.3rd ed
£14.99
£13.00 POST FREE UK
320pp.Paperback
£13.00 POST FREE UK
'Where to watch birds in the London Area'.
272pp.Paperback
£13.00 POST FREE UK
The Hertfordshire Breeding Atlas
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Paperback;128pp.Slightly faded. Maps & line Drawings.1982
Birds of the Hants / Surrey Border
