British Coastal Wildlife

Download or read book British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides) written by Paul Sterry and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 1412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.

Download or read book Britain's Sea Mammals written by Jon Dunn and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain's Sea Mammals is the essential field guide to all the sea mammals--whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals--found in coastal Britain. The book features more than 100 stunning photographs and close to 40 detailed and beautiful illustrations of 34 species of sea mammals, paying special attention to the 14 species most readily seen and most likely to be encountered. Factoring in behavior and locations, introductory chapters look at sea mammal biology and ecology, and how, when, and where these creatures can be spotted. Species accounts highlight key identification characteristics and include information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution. Handy and informative, Britain's Sea Mammals is the ideal guide to sea mammal watching in the United Kingdom. The only guide that focuses on the 34 species of sea mammal recorded in Britain, particularly the 14 most readily seen species More than 100 photos and almost 40 illustrations highlight species, their behavior, and locations Introductory chapters explore how, when, and where to look for sea mammals Species accounts highlight key identification features, including information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution

Download or read book Great British Marine Animals written by Paul Naylor and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a colourful, photographic guide to marine fish and invertebrate life in the seas around Britain. Written for non-specialists, the book provides information to aid identification of these animals and describes their fascinating forms, intriguing behaviour and interactions.

Download or read book RSPB Wildlife of Britain written by George C McGavin and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a spectacular photographic look at Britain’s flora and fauna From golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands to Portuguese Man 'o' War jellyfish off the coast of Cornwall, Britain boasts an astonishing array of wildlife and habitat. Explore its extraordinary beauty, diversity and wonder from the comfort of your front room. British wildlife is revealed habit by habitat: trees, flowers and plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, invertebrates, fish and birds are all profiled; changes through the seaons are uncovered; and key information on when and where to experience first hand such plants and animals is provided.Outstanding reference for all the family; a visual testimony to the extraordinary scope and depth of Britain's wildlife.

Download or read book Collins Complete Irish Wildlife written by Paul Sterry and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential photographic guide to Ireland's wildlife. Collins Complete Irish Wildlife describes almost all the mammals, birds, fish and butterflies of Ireland likely to be encountered by the keen amateur naturalist, as well as all the common and widespread flowers, trees and shrubs. With over 1,000 colour photographs, this comprehensive guide illustrates every species described. The introduction by Ireland's best known wildlife expert, Derek Mooney, sets out where you can find the best of Irish wildlife. Reptiles and amphibians, insects and spiders, molluscs and other invertebrates are also featured, and species are organised taxonomically. Each section is coded with a symbol for quick reference and species are grouped according to natural relationships and similarities. Collins Complete Irish Wildlife is a book no nature lover should travel without.

Download or read book The Diver's Guide to Marine Life of Britain and Ireland written by Chris Wood and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Completely revised and expanded this Second Edition covers almost 300 individual species and groups of species seen underwater, from tiny fragile sea spiders to the massive planktonƯfeeding Basking Shark"--Publisher's website

Download or read book Wildlife of the North Atlantic written by Tony Soper and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition to Tony Soper's successful wildlife series, North Atlantic: A Guide to the Wildlife, is beautifully illustrated throughout with watercolour paintings by renowned wildlife artist Dan Powell. This full-colour guide covers the surface wildlife that inhabits the waters of the North Atlantic. As a practical guide, it's an ideal companion for anyone at sea or exploring the coast between Brittany and the British Isles, Norway, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland and Maine. Sail the region and experience the company of gannets, fulmars, pigeons, leaping dolphins and sociable seals. As a souvenir, it is the perfect book to bring back memories of the birds, whales and other marine life to whom these waters are home.Bradt's fully illustrated wildlife guides focus on regions of the world particularly celebrated for their amazing and often unique species. With spectacular photography or exclusive watercolour drawings throughout, each visitors' guide provides an introduction to the region's principal flora and fauna alongside suggested wildlife itineraries, practical information on when to go and what to take and photography tips. Written in a deliberately engaging way, they offer something different from dry field guides, and will appeal to the interested layman as much as the wildlife devotee. Ideal as a lightweight companion to any wildlife trip they also make a handsome souvenir.