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[chiffchaff123]

Can anyone recommend any good books on the following subjects:-
Migration(British birds).
Guide to British warblers.
Guide to British waders.
I understand that there probably won't be books specifically for British birds but I would like books that don't include too many species that don't visit our shores,these just tend to confuse an already confusing subject (warblers/waders).
Thanks
Anthony.

 

[Eugene Archer]

Ian Newton's book "Bird Migration" in the New Naturalist series is superb and deals with the subject from a UK perspective. Recommended !

 

[chiffchaff123]

Eugene,
thanks for your reply.I will look this book up,it sounds like its just what im after.
thanks again,
Anthony.

 

[chiffchaff123]

Unfortunately this book( migration) is no longer printed,even though it was only published in April of 2010. Second hand outlets seem to be asking ridiculous prices. Just out of interest,how much was the book originally sold for? If anyone is interested in selling a copy,please let me know.
Anthony.

 

[Swissboy]

Unfortunately this book( migration) is no longer printed,even though it was only published in April of 2010. Second hand outlets seem to be asking ridiculous prices. Just out of interest,how much was the book originally sold for? If anyone is interested in selling a copy,please let me know.
Anthony.

There is a Kindle version available from US Amazon for 29 $ if that has any appeal to you.

 

[chiffchaff123]

Robert,
i have seen the electronic version but i dont posess an e reader.For the time being i still read traditional books.
Thanks for your reply,
Anthony.

 

[chiffchaff123]

Just to update this thread,
Ive purchased a good second hand copy of Waders by W G Hales,first impression is very favourable,im looking forward to reading it.Ive also managed to secure a copy of British Warblers by Eric Simms which should be delivered this week,if its like the Wader book then i will be very pleased.Im still after a copy of Migration by Ian Newton.
Thanks to Eugene for pointing me in the right direction and to those that have replied to this thread,
Anthony.

 

[Welsh Peregrine]

Migration was £50 hardback, and can still be got at that price on demand. It is excellent!

 

[chiffchaff123]

Thanks Welsh Peregrine.Yes,I've seen the print on demand,it may well be an option.
Anthony.