52 European Wildlife Weekends

Zusatztext "This remarkable guide ably demonstrates that there's still plenty of great species on our doorsep in Europe." BBC Wildlife Magazine"This is your one stop shop for some fantastic wildlife weekends." Adventure Travel Magazine"This guide has something for experts and novices alike." World of Animals Magazine'Lowen's infectious style only serves to inspire. It makes you think "I want to see that!"' Bird Watch Informationen zum Autor James Lowen has been immersed in all aspects of natural history since he was able to walk! encouraging him to become a fully fledged wildlife writer! editor! guide and photographer. Over three decades! James has travelled widely across Europe in search of its most special! rare and iconic wildlife. He is never happier than when seeking dragonflies in the Danube Delta! polar bears on Svalbard! or orchids in Crete. He has written five books about wildlife or wildlife travel! including three for Bradt Travel Guides (52 Wildlife Weekends: a Year of British Wildlife-watching Breaks! A Summer of British Wildlife: 100 Great Days Out with British Wildlife! and Pantanal Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide to Brazil's Great Wetland). A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers! James writes regularly about European wildlife for magazines such as BBC Wildlife! The Countryman and Bird Watching. Klappentext This innovative new title from Bradt is the first of its type to focus specifically on the vast array of wildlife-watching opportunities in Europe. Written by expert James Lowen! author of the best-selling 52 Wildlife Weekends: A Year of British Wildlife-Watching Breaks and award-winning A Summer of British Wildlife: 100 Great Days Out Watching Wildlife! this unique guide is packaged into 52 weekend-sized breaks highlighting the best of European wildlife - mammals! reptiles! amphibians! flora! butterflies! dragonflies and birds. We may think of snow-covered Antarctica! South American jungles or African savannas as holding the world's most plenteous and special wildlife! yet Europe heaves with wildlife wonders year-round! many of which can be seen in a simple weekend break. What would be your optimum way to spend it if you wished to travel across Europe! delighting in the continent's wildlife splendours? This book suggests one wildlife-watching break! somewhere in Europe! for every week of the year. Want to see bears? Make for Finland or Romania. Fancy a crack at wolves? Hop on a flight to northern Spain or Poland. If whales float your boat! a long weekend in Iceland! Ireland or the Bay of Biscay would suit. Orchid-lovers can head to Italy! Crete or the Costa del Sol at different points in the spring. Birdwatchers flock to see migrating raptors in Gibraltar! great gatherings of cranes in mid-France! or the breeding owls of Sweden's northern forests. Stretching from the Arctic to its boundaries with Africa and Asia! Europe has enough exciting living creatures amidst jaw-dropping landscapes to fill an entire lifetime of wildlife-watching. Ideal for both the experienced wildlife tourist and the novice! and packed with stunning colour photos! Bradt's 52 European Wildlife Weekends shows when! where and how to see the most exciting wildlife - complete with inspiring itineraries! engaging descriptions! detailed directions and tips on how to find! identify and enjoy animals and plants. Each entry gives details on species of interest and the landscapes they inhabit! plus suggestions about extending your quick break into a longer visit. An 'at a glance' box summarizes details with a thumbnail map. Zusammenfassung 52 European Wildlife Weekends - Travel information and tips for wildlife-watching in Europe, with an entry per week and short breaks in 21 countries. Reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds, plants, butterflies and dragonflies: from bears to wolves, whales to turtles, eagles to cranes - the where, when and how to make the most of any trip. Inh...

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• Autori: James Lowen
• Editore: Bradt Travel Guides
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781784770839
• ISBN: 978-1-78477-083-9
• Pagine: 264
• Dimensioni: 137 mm x 217 mm x 17 mm
• Serie: Guide To; Bradt Travel Guides (Regional Guides); Guide To; Bradt Travel Guides (Regional Guides)
• Categoria: Viaggi > Sport e vacanze attive > Europa