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Author:   Mr Andrew Self (Author)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Helm
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.860kg
ISBN:  

9781399430913

ISBN 10:   1399430912
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   23 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Chronological highlights Calendar of notable birds Habitats and geography Important naturalists and ornithologists in London Green spaces in London Species accounts: Wildfowl, Gamebirds, Divers, Seabirds, Cormorants, Herons, Storks and ibises, Grebes, Raptors, Rails and crakes, Crane, Bustard, Waders, Skuas, Gulls, Terns, Auks, Sandgrouse, Pigeons, Parrot, Cuckoos, Owls, Nightjars, Swifts, Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Roller, Hoopoe, Woodpeckers, Oriole, Shrikes, Crows, Crests, Tits, Parrotbill. Larks, Swallows and martins, Warblers, Waxwing, Nuthatch, Treecreepers, Wren, Starlings, Dipper, Thrushes, Chats and flycatchers, Accentors, Sparrows, Wagtails, Pipits, Finches, Buntings Escapes Unacceptable records Bibliography Gazetteer Index

Reviews

A truly fascinating book, but it is also a crucially important one. * Evening Standard * The Birds of London is nothing short of a marvel. * TLS * A thorough and entertaining history * Spectator * Detailed and interestingly written * BTO news * If you are a London birder ... you will want this book. -- Keith Betton * Birdwatching Magazine * A fascinating book * Daily Express *

Author Information

Andrew Self is an author and photographer from London. The former editor of the London Bird Report, Andrew has been London Bird Recorder since 2000 and a member of the London Rarities Committee since 1997. He has birded extensively around the world as well as recording the birdlife of his local patch, Brent Reservoir.

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