British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading for both enthusiast and professional naturalists and wildlife conservationists. Published eight times a year, British Wildlife bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters.
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This RSPB-endorsed book is a practical, exciting and comprehensive introduction to watching birds, for children aged 8-12 years. Fully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and paintings, it begins by discussing general birding - where to go and when, what equipment to take, tips on attracting birds to your garden, and how to take field notes etc. The second half of the book comprises a field guide to more than a 130 of the commonest species of Britain and Ireland, describing key identification points, such as behaviour, voice and habitat.
Re-issue of the edition originally published in 2005.
DC is the RSPB's principal Youth Officer, and produces literature for the RSPB's junior division (Wildlife Explorers). MU is a knowledgeable naturalist and experienced author of children's non-fiction books.
'The book is very good, and I'm sure it will help children go birding'
- Tom Clements, (BTO News January-February 2008, Issue 274).