Book Description
New in paperback, Bill Oddie brings his infectious enthusiasm and inimitable style to this comprehensive introduction for the birdwatching beginner. Starting with the basics, the book goes on to explore all aspects of this increasingly popular pastime, from choosing a field guide, to easy identification tips, basic field techniques and avoiding common errors. With vital additional information on bird behaviour, bird reserves and conservation, as well as practical advice on how to take your interest further afield, this is an indispensable guide for the beginner and enthusiast alike. With lavish colour illustrations and many helpful diagrams, this is both a practical and an attractive book. It is an ideal companion to "Bill Oddie's Birding Pack" also published by New Holland.
About the Author
Bill Oddie is Britain's best-known birder. He has devoted much of the last twenty years to promoting public awareness of both birdwatching and conservation in general. He is author of several books including the classic Little Black Bird Book, and Bill Oddie's Birding Pack which comprises Bill Oddie's Birds of Britain and Ireland and Bill Oddie's Birding Map of Britain and Ireland. He has presented numerous television series on birdwatching. A six-part series Bill Oddie Goes Wild is currently being screened by the BBC. with another series in the pipeline. He lives in Hampstead, London.
