romancitizen
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I am fairly new to birding,and am about to start buying some books on the subject, the anniversary of my birth being imminent. Can experts amongst you recommend a basic 'required reading' list.
I have a copy of Collins for out in the field, also have Gerard Gorman's recent book on Woodpeckers.
Forsman's book on Raptors has been recomended to me, but what about other groups of birds - Owls for instance ?
Is a book like 'Birds in England', Poyser's recent offering, worth buying, or is it too generalised ?
As I am just starting, I do not anticipate birding outside of Europe, at least for the time being, so 'World' books are not required (unless 'best in breed').
I have a copy of Collins for out in the field, also have Gerard Gorman's recent book on Woodpeckers.
Forsman's book on Raptors has been recomended to me, but what about other groups of birds - Owls for instance ?
Is a book like 'Birds in England', Poyser's recent offering, worth buying, or is it too generalised ?
As I am just starting, I do not anticipate birding outside of Europe, at least for the time being, so 'World' books are not required (unless 'best in breed').
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