COLLINS GUIDE TO ANIMAL TRACKS AND SIGNS: THE TRACKS AND SIGNS OF BRITISH AND EUROPEAN MAMMALS AND BIRDS. By Preben Bang and Preben Dahlstrom.

(1972) later UK reprint. Pp240. B/w and colour photographs, illustrations throughout, bibliography, pictorial end-papers. Laminated boards.

Extremely useful and detailed guide to tracking and identifying animals from the footprints, damage and debris they leave behind. This book describes "the tracks, feeding signs, droppings, shelter and other visible traces left by animals". An indispensible aid to any interested observer of the countryside. Many good pictures. Translated and adapted by Gwynne Vevers, curator of the London Zoo Aquarium, linguist and war-time RAF intelligence officer.