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The illustrations of birds are beautifully drawn and executed. The combination of definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, all in a single volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip. Phonebooks were not good or bad, they were just absolutely necessary.

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Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The content of the book is great, with tonnes of information on all the different species you might find whilst birdwatching.

I would have preferred to have more space for text and maps, which are very generalized.

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With expanded text and additional colour illustrations, the third edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher.

The print is very small and the pictures are also small and very close together, the maps are miniscule.

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Collins seem to have abandoned clarity in the interests of complete-ism - sure, all the birds that have even cast a shadow on UK territory are there, but the flight silhouettes (especially of the raptors) and species markers on the illustrations are by no means as clear as those in the Petrson/Mounfort/Hollm enlarged edition (1971) that I re-bought cheap and second-hand because my original one got soaked in the pocket of a "waterproof" jacket.

The section with vagrants has been expanded to accommodate more images and longer texts for several species.

Including 1,052 fully coloured photographs and 146 distribution maps showcasing all species and subspecies, it'ssafe to say this is an essential for the bookshelf.

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As a reference book it is OK, as a book to help the occasional bird watcher it is of little use.

Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. I have more than a few tales from the field of showing someone the picture of a bird in this book and asking its name in German/Spanish/Italian/Frenchetc. This second edition has expanded text and additional colour illustrations.

Since its publication in 1999, the book rapidly became THE standard field guide for anyone birding in the UK and Europe.

If a repeat purchase of the same book isn't a strong endorsement of its quality and utility, then I have nothing left to offer you.

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Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. The book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, covering size, habitat, range, identification and voice. It is misleading to say Britain and Europe, it should just say Europe. There was a problem loading your book clubs. RRP: 16.99, Helm Wildlife Guides: Birds of South Africa

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020, Maybe better for the young ones.

, ISBN-10 Many (if not most) of the individual species accounts and illustrations have been updated and improved.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. English The combination of definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, all in a single volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip. Killian Mullarney (illustrator), , Publisher

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Great Book, but be cautious if also thinking to buy the Princeton Guide. London: Harper Collins Publishers, (2009. second edition).

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Published 01 Apr 2021, Paperback In addition, each group of birds includes an introduction which covers the major problems involved in identifying or observing them: how to organise a sea watching trip, how to separate birds of prey in flight, which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species. This course involves two weekly online sessions of 90100 minutes, with a trainer:participant ratio of about 1:30. The app comes with sample videos, presumably to tempt you to buy additional videos, which you will probably want to make the most of the app.

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Birding without Collins is feasible, but not half as efficient and pleasurable, Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017, As a relatively recent (5 years) amateur birder, it is difficult for me to over-estimate this wonderful guide. I would've got the videos but a bit pricey.

Collins or not, understanding gulls will still be a major problem, alas. Unable to add item to List. The book is great and I am very glad to see all of the updates I knew about and many I didn't know about being present. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Excellent in the field.

Hopefully it was just a bad print run and it really shouldn't stop you buying what is without doubt the best field guide for Britain and Europe. Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map and illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, at rest, feeding: whatever is important).

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This definitive work has been reimagined for iPad and iPhone by birders for birders.The Collins Bird Guide App provides everything you need to identify a species quickly and learn about it thoroughly.

Keep up-to-date by subscribing to our free email book lists in over 20 subject categories. Fantastic app, just like the book only you can zoom in closer, super sharp text, sounds and very easy to use. The book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, covering size, habitat, range, identification and voice.

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I bought this but it came up with the message "not enough disk space" when I knew I had plenty.To resolve this problem, I went to Settings and selected Restore App Purchases, the videos then downloaded. by Deborah James, Delivery included to USA, Lars Svensson (author), 27389, + See More U.K. & International Retailers. : The detail in the drawings was excellent and will allow be to do better with ID if I am lucky enough to get to Europe again.

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Included, Pre-order now In conclusion, birding without Collins is feasible, but not half as efficient and pleasurable.

Fully updated, this classic tome remains the benchmark identification guide for Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, accounting for an array of new taxonomic updates. Written by leading European field ornithologists, this book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, with detailed text on size, habitat, range, identification and call.

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The illustrations are accurate, useful and aesthetically pleasing, and in my copy somewhat more washed-out than in the original edition, which actually makes them even more realistically coloured.

If I ever need to double check anything this is always my first port of call.

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More than 50 plates are either new or have been repainted, completely or partly.

Our reports provide rigorous scientific information to inform Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK. This was a replacement copy of my first instance of this book, which I have largely worn out from field trips. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition (Sibley Gu Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song.

These books are essentially identical, which I did not realize until comparing them later.

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Drawn from Paradise: The Discovery, Art & Natural History of the Birds of Paradise, Collins Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia, Freshwater Life: Britain and Northern Europe, Britains Birds: An Identification Guide to the Birds of Great Britain and Ireland Second Edition, fully revised and updated, Can't quite find what you're looking for? Its an incredible tool for those of you who are not well versed in the ornithology of the U.K./Europe and North Africa.

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ISBN: 9780008547455 Great Book, but be cautious if you choose to supplement this book with the Princeton Field Guide-Birds of Europe Second Edition, as I did. This book, however, is one of the very few that warrants an exception to this rule.

Search, Delivery: Published 03 Mar 2022, Hardback User friendly with great illustrations and detailed presentation.

With expanded text and additional colour illustrations, the 3rd edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher. The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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The combination of definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, all in a single volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip.

I was advised by a professional ornithologist to buy this book.

Have just downloaded this app to my iPad and IPhone.

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The birds you will be interested in are obscured by the greater number of other birds. Highly recommended!!

The app is great for using in the field instead of a bulky book and the information can be reinforced by subsequent reference. A large print version would be good. Faster search, new languages, new songs and calls, improved handling of lists and general improvements, School House Manor Road, Hanging Houghton, NN6 9ES, http://www.natureguides.com/privacy-policy. For a limited time only, save up to 20% with our pre-publication offer! The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts now in its third edition. Use the powerful search filter and curated confusion lists to focus in on a species.

In addition, each group of birds includes an introduction which covers the major problems involved in identifying or observing them: how to organise a sea watching trip, how to separate birds of prey in flight, which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species. Something went wrong. If you read the small print, you will get the basic info in the briefest form; 3) It is very well illustrated.

Flicking through both editions side-by-side really shows you how much has been changed although the odd little thing does surprise; such as the relegation of Mandarin from a species entry to a distant appendix, and yet retaining Egyptian Goose with a full species account.

We generally do not publish full reviews of second and subsequent editions of books. The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts now in its third edition. Collins bird guide: the most complete field guide to the birds of Britain and Europe.

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It is essentially the book with some additional features, such as being able to compare different species, bird songs and calls.

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My only adverse comment is that the text is quite dense and a lot has been packed into every page. Language:

It is worth bearing with - you soon get used to it. Reviewing Collins is a bit like reviewing a phonebook (when phonebooks were still around).

Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map and illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, at rest, feeding: whatever is important). The app is based on the landmark book by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrm, universally acknowledged as the standard European field guide. The Times 'This book will surely become our standard guide for many years to come.' It almost looks like someone has over-processed them in photoshop and this is especially true of the phylloscopus warblers. All rights reserved. Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map and illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, at rest, feeding: whatever is important). ISBN-10: 0008547459 My wife carries her "field" edition (we own three) in her binocs bag; 2) It is exhaustive and detailed.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2017.

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Inside this hefty hardback book, G J Huisman has compiled an unprecedented photographic, descriptive and factual guide to all 34 genera of these extraordinary finchesover 369 pages. All rights reserved.

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These and many other common birdwatching questions are answered.The combination of definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, all in a single volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip.From the Foreword:With the addition of 32 more pages several groups havebeen afforded more space and completely or partly newplates with more detailed text: grouse, loons, several groups of raptors, terns, owls, swifts, woodpeckers, swallows, redstarts and some other relatives to the flycatchers (formerly often called small thrushes), tits and a few finches and buntings are some of these. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options.

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Breeding and Wintering maps for 271 species.

Octavo, paperback, colour plates, maps.

But, it doesn't seem like they read these reviews. The only aspect that I find missing is the description of hatchlings and fledgelings, but this would have doubled the volume's volume.

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I found Collins the best, and was reinforced by very many serious birders.

Apart from this, a few new vignettes have been added.

I have had the paid for version for many years as well as both editions of the book. so let me just enumerate the reasons: 1) It is concise and very portable. Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook).

This is a great resource for bird ID - I love the Collins Bird Guide book and this saves having to take it out with me when birding. Available for Pre-order.

The information is excellent and comprehensive.

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There is little indication of where in Britain you will see species. This guide is the best guide Ive seen.

I love the ability to compare different species. This product is unavailable, please try our other retailers, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, Registered in Scotland, Company No. However this would have meant a substantial increase in price.