BRITAIN'S BIRDS: AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND. by Rob Hume, Robert Still, Andy Swash, Hugh Harrop and David Tipling.

2016 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 215mm). Pp560. Colour identification photographs throughout, colour distribution maps. Stiff card covers with flaps.

"This is the most cmoprehensive, up to date and practical bird book of modern times, featuring an unreivalled selection of photographs that show all the plumages you are likely to see. Focusing on identification, and containing maps, facts and figures on numbers and distributions, this breakthrough publication was devised by a team of lifelong birdwatchers..." Contents include, "comprehensive coverage of every bird recorded in Britain and Ireland. The only photogrpahic guide to show all plumages likely to be encountered. More then 3,200 superb photographs carefully selected to show key identification features. Many photographs of individual rare birds identified in Britain and Ireland. Simple steps to help you find and identify any bird you see. Pages designed to allow easy and accurate comparison. Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations. Distribution maps featuring summer, winter and resident ranges, plus detials of migration routes to and from Britain and Ireland."