The Animals, Birds & Fish of the British Isles, Illustrated Guide to

The British Isles provide a temperate climate and a richfeeding ground for many species of animals, birds andfish. From puffins in the Scilly Isles to the graceful reddeer roaming the Scottish Highlands, there is a surprisingdiversity of life in this part of the world. This accessible reference guide provides essential information aboutBritish habitats and the many and varied creatures foundin them. Native and visiting birds and animals are allincluded, so that nature lovers can find out about all thespecies that might be seen around the British Isles. Withentries for over 440 creatures, this book will make anindispensable addition to any nature lover's bookshelf. Illustrated directories feature familiar garden visitors,such as the common frog, hedgehog, blue tit andjackdaw, hawks, deer and rodents, as well as rarely seenanimals such as the Western barbastelle bat, the whitebeaked dolphin and king eider duck. Each main entry details the animal's habitat anddistribution, size, food and breeding information,and includes a description together with helpfulidentification advice. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of artworks,identification photographs and distribution maps.

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