A Bad Birdwatcher's Companion : ...or a Personal Introducion to Britain's 50 Most Obvious Birds

Few books are more intimidating than a conventional field guide. There are simply too many birds in them. This book introduces the reader to Britain's most obvious birds. But it does more than that: it also explains them. It explains the way different birds do different things, eat different food, sing different songs and live different lives, and it explains why they are different. If you are a would-be birdwatcher but don't know where to start, A bad birdwatcher's companion is for you. It will help you understand birdwatching; but, far more important, it will help you begin to understand bir.;Cover; Praise; Title Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Garden; 1. Robin; 2. Blackbird; 3. Wren; 4. Chaffinch; 5. Thrush; City; 6. Sparrow; 7. Pigeon; 8. Starling; Bird-feeder; 9. Blue tit; 10. Greenfinch; 11. Nuthatch; Sky; 12. Swallow; 13. Swift; 14. Skylark; 15. Kestrel; Fresh water; 16. Mallard; 17. Tufted duck; 18. Canada goose; 19. Swan; Woodland; 20. Woodpecker; 21. Jay; 22. Sparrowhawk; 23. Owl; Countryside; 24. Crow; 25. Pheasant; 26. Magpie; 27. Lapwing; 28. Wagtail; Seaside; 29. Seagull; 30. Cormorant; 31. Oystercatcher; 32. Tern; Fresh water again; 33. Heron. Few Books Are More Intimidating Than A Conventional Field Guide. There Are Simply Too Many Birds In Them. This Book Introduces The Reader To Britain's Most Obvious Birds. But It Does More Than That: It Also Explains Them. It Explains The Way That Different Birds Do Different Things, Eat Different Food, Sing Different Songs And Live Different Lives, And It Explains Why They Are Different. If You Are A Would-be Birdwatcher But Don't Know Where To Start, A Bad Field Guide Is For You. It Will Help You Understand Birdwatching: But Far More Important, It Will Help You Begin To Understand Birds. Robin...but Have You Ever Wondered What A Red Breast Means To A Robin? A Red Breast Is Not Just The Way A Human Can Recognise A Robin When It Comes A-calling, When It Sits On A Spade Or A Christmas Card. The Red Breast Is Not Just A Bit Of Chance Colouration. No: The Red Breast Is The Core Of The Robin's Being. The Red Breast Is The Love, The Honour And The Glory Of A Robin. Have You Noticed That A Robin Positively Flaunts It? It Is As If He Is Telling The World: For God's Sake, I'm A Robin! Cover Praise Title Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword Garden 1. Robin 2. Blackbird 3. Wren 4. Chaffinch 5. Thrush City 6. Sparrow 7. Pigeon 8. Starling Bird-feeder 9. Blue tit 10. Greenfinch 11. Nuthatch Sky 12. Swallow 13. Swift 14. Skylark 15. Kestrel Fresh water 16. Mallard 17. Tufted duck 18. Canada goose 19. Swan Woodland 20. Woodpecker 21. Jay 22. Sparrowhawk 23. Owl Countryside 24. Crow 25. Pheasant 26. Magpie 27. Lapwing 28. Wagtail Seaside 29. Seagull 30. Cormorant 31. Oystercatcher 32. Tern Fresh water again 33. Heron. 34. Moorhen35. Grebe 36. Kingfisher More Countryside 37. Cuckoo 38. Dunnock 39. Goldfinch 40. Yellowhammer 41. Buzzard 42. Willow warbler Pilgrimage birds 43. Avocet 44. Osprey 45. Bewick's swan 46. Marsh harrier 47. Gannet 48. Red kite 49. Bittern 50. Peregrine falcon Acknowledgements Copyright.