Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: 5th Edition

Description

A revised and expanded edition of this book, the definitive birdwatching site guide for Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Whether you're seeking Firecrests or Hawfinch in the New Forest, Osprey in Dorset or eagles on the Isle of Wight, this book tells you where to go, what you'll see and when to see it. Keith Betton's fully revised and updated fifth edition of Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is the essential site guide for any birdwatcher visiting or resident in the area. This book contains a comprehensive review of the area's significant birdwatching sites, providing all the information necessary to make the most of each and every trip, whatever the time of year. This edition also incorporates new sites and revised mapping throughout and has notes on access and target species. This book is an indispensable resource for birders in this bird-rich sweep of southern England.

Keith Betton is heavily involved in bird monitoring in Hampshire, where he is County Recorder and Chairman of the Hampshire Ornithological Society. In particular he has worked on conservation of the Peregrine Falcon and Stone-curlew, liaising with landowners to ensure the birds have the greatest chance of success. He has been a Council Member of both the RSPB and the BTO and is currently Vice President of the latter. Keith is also a trustee of the Cameron Bespolka Trust and acts as an advisor to Birds on the Brink and BirdLife International. He is a keen world birder having seen over 8500 species in more than 100 countries, where he acquired a particular passion for Africa and the Middle East. He is a past Chairman of both the Ornithological Society of the Middle East and also the African Bird Club, and he is now Vice President of the latter.

An essential purchase for resident and visiting birders in these three counties and, considering the wealth of data synthesised within its covers, provides very good value for money. * British Birds * This is a great book in a great series, and essential for any extended birding visit to these areas of great variety in both habitats and birds. * Bird Watching, Book of the Month *