Comprehensively illustrated in full colour and depicts the most common birds found at the following sites: Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve; Hardap Nature Reserve; The Kalahari; Fish River Canyon and Ai-ais; Luderitz; The Naukluft; The Namib-Naukluft Park; The Wetlnds round Walvis Bay; Swakopmund; The Khan River and Arandis; The Waterberg Plateau Park & The Central Thorn Tree Savanna. The text compliments the illustrations with background information and hints on effective birding in each area. A comprehensive list of all birds recorded in the area is also given.