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This is one of the first four in a new series of fabulously illustrated natural history travel guides, intended for the general reader with an interest in natural history, and for the growing numbers of 'ecotourists' who want to know where to see wildlife in the countries they visit. The books are designed to complement each other and to build into a nature library, together giving an introduction to the natural history of Europe. Britain's compact scale belies the diversity of its landscapes - from sea-cliffs and rocky offshore islands, to the massifs of the Scottish Highlands, the low fenland of East Anglia, and the gentle wooded coombes of the south-west. This fabulously illustrated new travel guide describes hundreds of places where these landscapes and their inhabitants can be seen at their best, all in easy reach of the discerning traveller. Essentially practical, the book first introduces the ecology, geology, and wildlife of Britain, then goes on to describe where to see its natural history at its best. There are descriptions of a selection of some 200 sites to visit, each carefully chosen to show a range of habitats and fascinating wildlife. The entries are the personal choice of the authors and are based on intensive travel and research in the region. Described sites range in size from a few to thousands of hectares, be they National Parks, nature reserves, or simply common land, but all are open to the public and accessible to the ordinary visitor. Four colour throughout, this book has stunning landscape photographs, line drawings and photographs of individual animals of plants and animals, colour region and site maps, and a splendid composite painting encapsulating typical habitats and their inhabitants.

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The Travellers' Nature Guides are a new concept in travel books, addressing today's enhanced interest in ecology and the preservation of the countryside. Full of colour photographs, black and white line drawings and the charming colour illustrations from wildlife artist Michael Wood, they are a visual feast of Britain's natural heritage. Divided into regions, the local flora, fauna and landscape are described in depth, yielding little known facts pertinent to each specific area. For keen nature-lovers, children and people with an inquisitive natural mind, these are ideal holiday companions, giving a fullness to a visit other travel guides omit. And with the added overall emphasis on conservation, a lesson is to be learned, ensuring these wondrous places stay preserved for future generations to enjoy too. - Lucy Watson

Anyone who enjoys travel and has an interest in nature will be enchanted by this volume, one of a new series of authoritative guidebooks from Oxford University Press. Britain boasts a fabulous diversity of landscapes, plants, birds and animals, but visitors do need to know where to go and what can be seen when they get there. The aim of this book is to act as a guide and a stimulus to the professional naturalist and enthusiastic amateur alike. Whether you're keen on seascapes, woodlands, open plains or rolling hills, there is something for everyone within its pages. An opening chapter includes a helpful overview of the ecology and wildlife of Britain, with a strong emphasis on modern conservation issues. This is followed up with a region-by-region description of easily accessible sites where the landscape, and its inhabitants, can really be appreciated at its best. From the rocky magnificence of the Scottish Highlands to the wide flat spaces of the East Anglian fenlands, each location has been beautifully illustrated with a large number of colour photographs, line drawings and wildlife paintings. These are accompanied by some useful general maps of the areas. Every featured place has been carefully chosen to reflect the full range of natural habitats that can be visited in Britain today, complete with a selection of nearby alternative sites of interest. The chapters are jam packed with practical information for the travelling naturalist including details about car parking, maps and recommendations of the best time of year to visit. This book is bound to whet the appetite of nature lovers everywhere and have them reaching for their wellington boots and binoculars. (Kirkus UK)

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Martin Walters is Series Editor of the Travellers Nature Guides series and a freelance author and wildlife consultant. He is currently acting as advisor to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Bob Gibbons is a highly respected natural history photographer, author of numerous plant and wildlife books, and a regular ecotour leader.

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