THE ILLUSTRATED BIRDWATCHERS CALENDAR

Bob Scott, Chancellor 1985.

 Birdwatching continues to grow in popularity. Partly because birds are easier to observe than most other animals, but also because their fascinating behaviour can be studied at first hand.

This book is a companion to year-round birdwatching in Britain, offering information on over 200 species of British birds, every one illustrated in colour.

For each month of the year the author has selected birds which are interesting to observe at that time.

Introductory chapters explain how birds are named and classified, what equipment is needed, and describe the biology and behaviour patterns of birds, while charts at the end of the book summarize the main activities of each species through the year and list likely habitats around the country.

In addition, there is a comprehensive index and a glossary of ornithological terms. The Illustrated Birdwatcher’s Calendar is the ideal guide for both the beginner or the experienced birdwatcher, and will lead to a greater appreciation of Britain’s bird life. The book has cold colour illustrations which are superb.

The dust jacket is a little rubbed and has some very minor creases to the extremes but is otherwise in very good condition as is the book itself