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Nomads of the Straits (Gibraltar) (1 Viewer)

John Cantelo

John Cantelo

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I gather that there's recently been a glossy photo book published on bird migration across the Straits of Gibraltar entitled, I think, "Nomads of the Straits". Anyone seen it, know how much it is and where I might get a copy (other than Gibraltar High Street). Anyone seen it?

John
 
I realise that I might well be talking to myself, but in case anyone else is interested I've finally got a copy of this book. Unfortunately, it's a Christmas present so I've only had a brief glance although that was enough to make me want a copy. It's a large volume with numerous handsome photos. I didn't really have time to peruse the text, but I would suggest that anyone with an interest in SW Spain or raptors might like a copy. Unfortunately, I'm still not sure whether it's available in the UK - I got mine at the "Colectivo Ornitológico Cigüeña Negra" information point just NW of Tarifa. At 60Euros it wasn't cheap, but given the size & quality of photos not extortionate either!

John
 
Thanks for the info John. I'll look that up.

PS. I had a group (family group?) of 3, possibly 4 crested coots at Laguna de Medina last month. I was surprised to see that they were still showing the red knobs. Any luck there yet?
 

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Re Crested Coot I had a rather poor looking individual in August, but two very good examples there last week. For whatever reason they do seem easier this year compared to 2006. I know this is going further off topic, but I also found Alpine Accentor last week at the top of Picacho (Alcornocales) where, despite what some books suggest, I suspect it's regular,
John
 
John Cantelo said:
Umm .... only Little Swift & Rufous Bush Chat to go - actually I've the promise of being shown the latter next May by a local .....

John
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I looked for little swift at Chipiona and Bolonia - no luck, but I looked up at Bolonia and had 5 Alpines and one white-rumped swift overhead. That was the last swift I saw.
 
Hello, I`m new to this but thought you might like to know that the book should be available in the UK before Christmas. I translated the book (and learnt a lot!) and if you are ever down this way I could perhaps introduce you to the author, Fernando Barrios, who lives in Algeciras.
 
mike potts said:
Hello, I`m new to this but thought you might like to know that the book should be available in the UK before Christmas. I translated the book (and learnt a lot!) and if you are ever down this way I could perhaps introduce you to the author, Fernando Barrios, who lives in Algeciras.
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Good news indeed! Thanks,

John
 
black lark said:
Can someone give me the ISBN/ean code of this book (the englisch version) , at my local bookschop thet ask me this because they can't find it. thanks
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The ISBN for the English lnguage version is 84-934263-4-2
Apologies for the delay but as the book is under embargo until Christmas I had to get Mrs C to look for me. Also for some reason I coudn't log on to BF until just now!

John
 
Finally got hold of the book!

First impressions are very good - some, no many, of the photos are simply mouthwatering! As for the text, I've only got to p90 so far so it's too early to draw a firm conclusion, but thus far it seems a nice blend of personal anecdote and factual information. The balancing act required to keep a translation faithful to the sensibilities of the original, but not allowing the English to seem forced or clumsy must be a very difficult one. I think, though, that Mike Potts has pulled it off. However, what immediately endeared me to the book was its dedication "To those who, in search of a decent life, cross the Strait". The fate of so many hapless hopefuls is a sobering thought when contemplating the beauty of the straits, as one must when reading this book; it's good to find that not everyone has the kind of xenophobic reaction so familiar in swathes of the British press. Doubtless I will post again when I've finished it, but congratulations to Mike and the author, Fernando Barrios Partida, for producing such a fine work,

John
 
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