Handy new guides for nature lovers
Monday 17th May 2010
A new series of beautifully illustrated mini field guides, packed with information for nature enthusiasts, published in association with The Wildlife Trusts, is out now.
With easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks, these handy guides enable quick and accurate identification. As well as being compact enough to fit in your pocket, the guides are packaged in a durable plastic wallet and include a double-sided foldout showing comparisons between similar species. And cost just £4.99 each
New Holland Concise Bird Guide
Including more than 250 species, this compact and comprehensive guide enables quick identification of species in the field. The full-colour art shows many variations in plumage and the text provides information on size, description, voice, habitat and distribution. This is an essential guide for wildlife enthusiasts wanting to identify birds in the UK and northern Europe.
New Holland Concise Wild Flower Guide
The 180 species covered in this book are widespread and common and likely to be easily spotted on walks. The detailed artworks show the all-important features of the flowers, leaves and growth habit of each plant, and the text contains an overview of the size, description, habitat, distribution and flowering time. This guide is an essential pocket companion for the amateur botanist to take on field trips or country walks.
New Holland Concise Butterfly & Moth Guide
The 152 species in this book include all butterflies and many of the most common moths currently found in the UK. The art shows variations in colour and some of the most spectacular caterpillars. With information on size and description, habitat and distribution as well as food and habits, this is an ideal introduction to the butterflies and moths.
The Artists
The spectacular artworks have been provided by renowned natural history artists including; David Daly, Szabolcs Kokay, Dan Cole, Stephen Message, Colin Emberson, Bridgette James, Stuart Carter, Joyce Bee and Sandra Doyle.
Story by RSWT