Birds Britannia

Informationen zum Autor Stephen Moss has been a keen birder all his life, and has written a number of books on the subject. A journalist and broadcaster, he writes a monthly column for the Guardian, and contributes regularly to BBC Wildlife magazine. As a producer at the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, his series include ‘Birding with Bill Oddie, ’Springwatch’ and ‘The Nature of Britain’, presented by Alan Titchmarsh. A fascinating window onto our social and cultural history, the author here focuses on some of our most beloved and charismatic birds. Delving into the world of sea, water, countryside, and town & country birds, Moss weaves their stories together to tell four very different stories about the changing face of Britain. 'Full of good stuff if you want to settle down for a good read' "Bird Watching" Zusammenfassung Birds and bird lore provide a fascinating window onto our social and cultural history, and can tell us much about our changing relationship with the British landscape, our people and society.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Stephen Moss, Moss Stephen
• Edition: Collins Reference
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.03.2011
• EAN: 9780007413447
• ISBN: 978-0-00-741344-7
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 240 mm x 26 mm
• Catégories: Livres de conseils > Nature > Guides de la nature; Cultural Studies, NATURE / Animals / Birds, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Biodiversity, The countryside, country life: general interest, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Animals and society, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching: general interest