Rusty Strings Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi chaps Can any of you birding types recommend an all round good book for bird identification. The only one I have is a trusty observers book and I really could do with something more comprehensive. I've recently seen an RSPB book with appeared to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If you want a table top book, the best one is: Complete Birds of Britain and Europe ISBN 978-1-4053-6193-4 Was £30 but I got it for £10 from WHSmith Awesome book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 cheers mate, what about something I can carry around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) John, my bird 'bible' is Collins Bird Guide 2nd Edition by Lars Svensson (not cheap at £17.99!) I have used this since it came out in 1999! Good pictures in lots of poses and concise descriptions.Best book I have used in over 20yrs birdwatching!! (Life list of 320) Ron Edited February 22, 2012 by Ron Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I carry around the following: RSPB Handbook of british birds ISBN 978-1-4081-2735-3 £9.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 That's the one we used at the wetlands centre at Burtonmere in cheshire. It looked good to me, guess I'm just checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 When I saw the title of the thread, I was going to suggest anything by Deliah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If you have BBC HD on ch54 - Winterwatch is on right now and full of scrummy images and footage of birds, animals, and flowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm recording it Kim I wouldn't miss it, one of the best things on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Absolutely one of the best things on TV, and not just for the delightful Kate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I met Chris Pacham once down Attenborough Nature reserve, had a little chat to him, very sound bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi all you twitchers, think thats the word or maybe it's birders ?? Please correct me if any of these terms are deemed derogatory I have never done much birdwatching, and certainly haven't seen many in the back yard recently, despite having a bird table topped up with fat ball, seeds and meal worms. I too have the observers book (a 1969 edition), saved up my pocket money and bought it along with Observers book of Astronomy as a child, about 5 shillings and sixpence! I would be interested to go for an afternoon out for a bit of a walk and to spot a few birds somewhere (Notts/Derbys area) with my 10x50s. Preferably with a cafe somewhere on route. Maybe you can suggest somewhere my wife and I might go to see a few at this time of year. Thanks, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Attenborough nature reserve is close by and there is plenty to see there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We could arrange a meet down Attenborough if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi Doc, thanks very much for that kind offer. Would be good to have a guided tour by an expert like yourself. I will probably take you up on that sometime soon. Got at least all this weekend building flatpacks though Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Me and Mrs Strings would be up for an Attenborough meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 LOL I'm not an expert thats for sure. We will sort something out, but at the moment I'm going through one of my auto immune flares so not feeling well at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jasonbirder Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Another vote for the absolutely impeccable Collins Bird Guide If the price puts you off plenty of copies of the first edition around at reasonable prices online... The differences between the two editions are not that substantive to most "everyday" users! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sorry to hear that Mick. Hope you are back on top form again soon. Regards, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yes Mick, keep ya pecker up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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