Author: Alfred Charles SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
The Birds of Wiltshire
Author: Alfred Charles SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Birds of Wiltshire
Author: James Ferguson-LeesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780955527005
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Where To Watch Birds in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Author: Ken HallPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472972821
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The ultimate resource for birders visiting the ornithologically rich counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. These countries are among Britain's finest in terms of habitat diversity, and their avifaunas are comparatively rich as a result. Much has changed in the region since the previous edition of this book – the famous Avalon marshes, for example, have become one of Britain's finest hotspots for wetland birds, for example – but this brand-new fourth edition offers a completely updated review of all the major sites, and many more lesser known ones, with new text and fully revised maps throughout. Where to Watch Birds in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire is indispensable for any birder looking to head out into this ornithologically special corner of England.
The Wiltshire archaeological and natural history magazine
Author: Edward Hungerford GoddardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 894
Book Description
The Wiltshire Archæological and Natural History Magazine
Author: The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Includes proceedings of the annual general meetings of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society.
A Glossary of Words Used in the County of Wiltshire
Author: George Edward DartnellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland 1875-1900
Author: Simon HollowayPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408128667
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
The landscape of Britain has been irreversibly changed over the last century. Modern agriculture, urban expansion, industry and transport have all left their mark, altering the face of the countryside forever. Shifting with the changing scene, the fortunes of Britain and Ireland's bird populations have fluctuated dramatically over the years. As current farming practices have evolved, the natural habitats and breeding patterns of many species have been disrupted. Urban and industrial growth has brought with it the pressures of new land use, pesticides, pollution and human interference. The activities of sportsmen, collectors and farmers have also taken their toll over the years. The new Poyser title The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland 1875-1900 is a fascinating book resulting form years of meticulous research by the author, Simon Holloway, who provides an absorbing account of the distribution changes of Britain and Ireland's birds over the last quarter of a century. Large colour distribution maps and their accompanying text paint a species-by-species picture of a period which completely transformed the landscape of this country. It is, says Natural World magazine, "a classic case of 'why did no one write this book before?'...The experienced birder, using a knowledge of species requirements, can only marvel at what the long-vanished landscapes were then like." Birdwatch praises Simon Holloway's achievement, saying: "This book brings together so much information from disparate sources, and its status maps present such a clear picture of our late Victorian avifauna, that it should take its place beside the BTO atlases on the bookshelf." While Birdwatching adds: "If you are interested in the historical side of birds and their populations this book will be an endless source of fascination." As with all Poyser publications, the attention to detail, the lovingly produced illustrations and the sheer breadth of knowledge demonstrated by the autho
A Glossary of Words used in the Country of Wiltshire
Author: George Edward DartnellPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Discover the fascinating language and customs of the county of Wiltshire with this comprehensive glossary compiled by George Edward Dartnell and E.H. Goddard. Unravel the mysteries of Wiltshire's folk-speech with over half of the words listed never before appearing in any Wiltshire vocabulary. Learn the history and etymology of each word, and their relation to other English dialects. The glossary also includes examples of actual folk-talk, short stories illustrating the dialect, and appendices on various matters of interest.
Author: