DK What's That? - Böcker

Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature! Offering clear and concise instructions, What's That Bird? is the ideal birdwatching manual, allowing you to identify the feathered wild creatures in your backyard with ease. Produced in association with the Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB), this illustrated reference guide contains details of over 150 common bird species found across Britain and Europe.Learn to identify birds by colour, size, shape, flight pattern, and sound, and find out the best season for spotting them as well as how to tell similar birds apart. What does a tree pipit look like? Where can you find a sand martin? What markings does a dunnock have? Find answers to these questions and much more here.In this updated edition, the uncomplicated descriptions by author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume are accompanied by some new vibrant images that bring even more clarity and detail. The useful bird-finder section clubs birds together according to colour for convenience.With a simple visual approach for quick learning, What's That Bird? is a must-have for beginners and a nifty reference for more experienced birdwatchers.

Spot the difference! If you are not sure how to tell the difference between a swift or a swallow or shelduck from a shoveler, this bird guide is for you.Designed for beginners and more experienced birdwatchers alike, your DK bird book includes over 150 European birds and their distinguishing features. Authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the facts and illustrations included in this fascinating book will help you easily tell the difference between similar birds.Inside, you will find:- Similar and commonly confused birds, shown side by side for quick comparison and identification- A habitat-by-habitat approach that ensures you will quickly find the bird you are looking for- A compact and portable format for ease of use anywhere- Habitat overviews that show you where to look for and find particular birds within their natural environment- An at-a-glance bird-finder section that shows thumbnails of birds, grouped by colour, for instant identification- A fully illustrated introduction that explains the basics of birdwatching - where and what to look for- Concise, clear, and informative text, written by Rob Hume, a leading ornithological expert and writerSet off on an exciting nature adventure. Spot birds of all kinds in your garden or in the wild. The bird species included in this RSPB pocket guide are grouped according to habitat and appearance, with each image highlighted with their key characteristics, showing you exactly how to tell each bird apart! What's that Bird? includes an introductory section that highlights key features of birds such as size, shape, colour, pattern, flight, sound, season, and behaviour. From woodlands and forests, fresh water and coast, to the open country, author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume, takes you on an exploration of birds around Britain and Europe. The pages of the photographic field guide are filled with high-quality photographs, detailed descriptions and comparisons, and an at-a-glance bird-finder so you will go from novice bird watcher to expert in no time.Look out for more RSPB books from DK. Discover the simplest, clearest guide to identifying common European birds ever in RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe or get out into your garden and get bird spotting with the RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch.

Stop and smell the roses with this delightful flower spotter guide.Know your geraniums from your pansies! This beautiful flower identification book features over 150 British and European flower species along with a simple, visual approach to help you tell them apart with absolute ease.With its compact, portable format, this nature book is designed for ease of use anywhere - ideal for nature lovers everywhere. Here's what's inside: - Similar flower species are shown together for quick comparison and identification- Fully-illustrated introductions explain the basics of flower identification - what to look for and how to tell the difference between similar wildflower species or specimens- Overview pages on main features give readers more detailed information on how to make an accurate identification- The at-a-glance finder at the back shows thumbnails of the species grouped in an intuitive way for ease of referenceCall all flower enthusiasts! Are you interested in identifying the wildflowers you encounter on your walks along the coast or in the mountains, woodlands or fields? Look no further than What's That Flower? Detailed text, beautiful photographs and stunning illustrations show different parts of the flower - from the stem to the petals. Flower type overviews show you what to look for where and similar flowers are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification. It's the perfect flower encyclopedia for beginners but also a handy reference guide for the more seasoned flower lovers.