Birds in the South West of
England 
including
Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
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Where to watch birds in Devon and Cornwall |
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David Norman and Vic
Tucker. This guide provides systematic advice on visiting good birdwatching
areas across the rewarding region of Devon and Cornwall, ranging from woodland walks to
remote islands. Areas which have concentrations of birds, or particularly interesting and
specialised types, have been chosen for detailed description. By giving the reader unique
step-by-step information on which birds occur in each district and at what time, the
chances of a successful and enjoyable visit are greatly increased. Superior Hardback edition,1984. Line
drawings and detailed maps.320pp.
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Birds of Cornwall
a guide to sea and shore
birds of Cornwall |
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R. D Penhallurick. Tor Mark
Press Truro. undated excellent
little paperback guide, with 32pp.black & white photograph, nice line drawings, map and
lots of interesting information.
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Bird life in
Cornwall |
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B. H. Ryves. Collins
London 1948.The author has devoted the last twenty-seven years to the
intensive study of wild birds in their natural surroundings in Cornwall and has thus
accumulated vast detailed knowledge and had many most interesting experiences which he
relates in a charming, lucid style. Primarily written for the amateur naturalist the book
has, however, a wider appeal; the most serious ornithological student will find much that
will add to his knowledge, Hardback.256pp
with superb b/w line drawings by R A
Richardson. A charming book, which is fine in a slightly chipped d/w (visible in this
scan bottom right).
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They Birdwatchers with Tall tales of Scilly |
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By Norm. Paperback 48pp. A guide to the Birders of Scilly from a bird's point of view, recounted by a
bird to Norm on one of those late nights before the morning after. This volume is meant to
be a humorous look at these characters without any malice intended. The writer was actually
asked to attempt the perorations here by a bird, who shall be nameless, mainly because Norm
can't remember which one-it was another of those nights.
Very funny if you share this view of
'Twitchers'.
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where to watch birds in Somerset, Avon,
Gloucestershire
&
Wiltshire |
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Ken Hall & John
Govett. A general introduction putting the region's birdlife into a
national context is followed by sections showing how to get the most out of the book and
plan your birdwatching trips effectively. The bulk of the book is devoted to a site-by-site
guide to 61 individual areas, with suggestions for further exploration treated more briefly
in an appendix. Paperback;306pp.line
drawings, maps.
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Birds of the Scilly
Isles
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Birds of the Scilly Isles.
Hilda M Quick. Paperback.
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the Birds of Lundy |
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J. N. Dymond. Devon Birdwatching
and Preservation Society.1980 .paperback of 80pp outlining
Lundy, with introduction, acknowledgements, Systematic list, map of Lundy,
bibliography. line Drawings.
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Birds of Plymouth |
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David Curry. Line drawings
,maps 1977.Status of birds . 20
page booklet
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Avon Bird Report 1996 |
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Avon Ornithological Group.1996. Paperback;144pp.Colour map. Colour photographs. Line drawings, status
etc.
Details of Black-throated Thrush at
Victoria Park, Bristol. Citrine wagtail at Chew Valley Lake. Pallas's
Warbler at Wain's Hill, Clevedon. Avon Rookery Survey 1996.Avon Breeding bird
survey 1996.
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Avon Bird Report 1997 |
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Avon Ornithological Group.1997. Paperback;152pp.Colour map. Colour photographs. Line drawings, status
etc.
features;-The diet of Urban Peregrines in
Bristol, Desert wheatear at Cl -Y. Avon ringing report 1997
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Avon Bird Report 1998 |
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Avon Ornithological Group.1998. Paperback;168pp.Colour map. Colour photographs. Line drawings, status
etc.
Features;-Winter feeding flocks of feral pigeon in
Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. House Sparrow
densities in Bristol. Avon ringing report 1998.
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The Birds of Wiltshire |
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Edited by John Buxton. The birds of
Wiltshire, compiled by members of the Wiltshire Ornithological Society, consists of a
specific list of resident and non-resident species, together with descriptions of various
areas of the county by those who know them intimately. It is illustrated with photographs
of different habitats which have been specially taken for the book. It has been edited by
John Buxton, author of the New Naturalist monograph on the
Redstart and, with R. M. Lockley, of Island of
Skomer; and numerous papers in scientific journals.
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The Birds of Somerset |
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E. M. Palmer & D. K. Ballance. Birds
of Somerset presents an account of the history and present distribution of birds in the
county, and is the first list of Somerset birds to be compiled since 1901 and the first
comprehensive book on the subject to appear since 1869.With the aid of twelve pages of
photographs, it describes the different bird-habitats of the county's many physical regions
and presents information on all species known to have occurred since 1750. Hardback;1968.
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The Birds of the Scilly Isles |
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Peter Robinson. This is an
avifauna for the Isles of Scilly - one of the most popular and exciting birding sites in
the whole of Britain. These tiny islands have hosted a considerable number of extreme
rarities and many birders make an annual pilgrimage to Scilly in October but this book
also includes much information on Scilly's resident and commoner migrant species.
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