Where to Watch Birds in Northern and Eastern Spain

Author: Ernest Garcia
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472936744
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
The definitive guide to finding birds in Northern and Eastern Spain. This region embraces an impressive range of habitats from the Pyrenees to the sun-drenched Catalan coast. As a consequence the area is rich in birdlife and full of potential for visiting birders. Almost 200 sites are described in this fully updated third edition, with full coverage of terms of habitat, access and the species to be seen. The accounts are illustrated by detailed maps and beautiful line drawings of selected species. Where to Watch Birds in Northern and Eastern Spain includes comprehensive coverage of all thirteen autonomous regions, a descriptive list of all the resident, visiting and rare birds to be found, as well as advice on watching seabirds from key sites like Estaca de Bares. This edition provides better coverage than ever to one of the most popular birding destinations in Europe.

Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain

Author: Ernest Garcia
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472951832
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots, and the fourth edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions. The information on all sites has been brought right up-to-date, with revised maps and full updated site access details and species lists. Popular localities such as Doñana, Monfragüe and the Strait of Gibraltar get prominent treatment, but the reader is encouraged to wander further afield to visit other, less well-known but equally rewarding sites, including a number of additional localities that are new to this edition. This new edition is indispensable for all birders visiting this remarkable corner of Spain.

Where to Watch Birds in North and East Spain

Author: Michael Rebane
Publisher: A & C Black
ISBN: 9780713647006
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain

Author: Ernest Garcia
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472986784
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Birds of Spain

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788416728022
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description

Where to Watch Birds

Author: Michael Rebane
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780713683141
Category : Bird watching
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
North and east Spain embraces an impressive range of habitats from thePyrenees to the sun-drenched Catalan coast. As a consequence the areais rich in birdlife and full of potential for visiting birders. Almost 200sites are described in terms of habitat, access and the species to beseen. The major sites are accompanied by a map as well as maps ofthe region to show the location of each site. The first edition of this book, by Michael Rebane, has played a majorpart in drawing attention to parts of Spain which have beenrelatively neglected by birding visitors. Michael Rebane has beenjoined by Ernest Garcia for this comprehensive revision, which bringsthe information on all sites up-to-date and introduces a number ofexciting new localities. All the important sites in the mountains,plains and coastlands of the region are covered in detail.

Where to Watch Birds in Southern & Western Spain

Author: Ernest Garcia
Publisher: A & C Black
ISBN: 9780713653014
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
A revised and updated edition covering all the major birdwatching sites in Southern and Western Spain: Donana, Monfrague, La Serena, Tabernas desert, Jerte Valley and Gibraltar.

Birds of Spain

Author: James Lowen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1399405020
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain. Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities. It includes famous birding hotspots such as the vast Coto Doñana wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa, the Mediterranean oak forests of the south, the migration crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the plains of Extremadura. Completely revised and updated, this new version of Birds of Spain provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Hoopoe to the Golden Eagle. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to aid identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Spain is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to this spectacular and bird-rich country.

The Helm Guide to Bird Identification

Author: Keith Vinicombe
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472905539
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
An essential field guide companion covering species pairs or groups that are difficult to identify. This book covers difficult identification issues by looking at tricky species pairs or groups of birds, and comparing and contrasting their respective features. Designed as a field companion, it supplements the standard field guides and provides much additional information. As well as detailed texts, the books include extensive illustrations of all relevant ages and plummages of the species concerned.

Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

Author: Frédéric Jiguet
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691172439
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe—this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species—those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity 860 species covered using 2,200 photographs Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe