This RSPB-endorsed book is a practical, exciting and comprehensive introduction to watching birds, for children aged 8-12 years.
Lavishly illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs and paintings, it begins by discussing general birding - where to go and when, what equipment to take with you, tips on attracting birds to your garden, how to take field notes etc.
The second half of the book comprises a field guide to more than a hundred and thirty of the commonest species of Britain and Ireland, using clear illustrations backed up by concise, straightforward text describing key identification points, such as behaviour, voice and habitat.
This informative and lively book will greatly enhance children's enjoyment of birdwatching, and will help to engender a lifetime of enthusiasm for birds and birding.
This is Book 2 in the RSPB Series. See all RSPB books here.
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David Chandler is the RSPB's principal Youth Officer, and produces literature for the RSPB's junior division (Wildlife Explorers). MU is a knowledgeable naturalist and experienced author of children's non-fiction books.
More about David ChandlerMike Unwin is a freelance writer, editor and illustrator with 12 years' experience in natural history publishing. In 2000 he won the BBC Wildlife travel-writing competition. His children's titles include the bestselling RSPB My First Book of Garden Birds and it's follow-up My First Book of Garden Wildlife.
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