Be a Birder: The joy of birdwatching and how to get started
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‘Set to become BBC’s next David Attenborough’ – DAILY MAIL
‘Brings a little bit of joy to us all’ – GUARDIAN
Discover the wonderful world of birdwatching with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin – winner of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing 2022.
‘Birds have been with me my entire life – from the colourful weaver birds on the banks of the Nile in Sudan to the magpies of Newcastle, from the roosting peregrine falcons near my parents’ house in Northampton to the white-tailed eagles on the west coast of Scotland. I love them. If you take the time to stop and listen, you’ll see the world through different eyes. It’s all out there, waiting for you to find it. And it might just bring you as much joy as it’s brought me.’
Journey along with Hamza in Be a Birder as he recounts stories of his birding adventures, and shares tips and tricks to help you get started in birdwatching.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, featuring fifty of Hamza’s favourite birds, you will learn how to start identifying birds, understand their behaviour and movements, and find even more exciting birds, wherever you are. Starting with the goldfinch in your garden, to tawny owls in woodlands, to the elusive kingfisher near rivers and marshes, you will build your birdwatching confidence and push yourself further afield to find new feathered wonders.
Encouraging us all to stop, step outside and listen, Be a Birder is both a practical guide and a joyous celebration of these incredible creatures. Once you start looking for them, and with Hamza as your guide, your world will be forever changed.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Gaia (9 May 2024) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 185675510X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1856755108 |
by Hamza knowledge
This book talks you everything you need to know about photography with nature. It is well explained and ideal for someone interested in photographing nature.
by susan
This book has opened my eyes to a whole new world. The author’s journey from childhood to adulthood was really moving.
by Brian A. Clegg
Speedy efficient delivery
by Malcolm
Love it and very informative
by Ben Hill
The book was a present for my wife. She loved it
by JamesGW
Just to be clear about the content and potential audience. The first third is the author’s autobiography, followed by a few pages to introduce the fundamentals of birding. The final two-thirds is devoted to fifty birds, grouped by likely habitat. Each bird gets a textual description and a black-and-white drawing.
I found the style engaging.
I suggest the most appreciative audience would be anyone who has yet to enjoy seeing wildlife through binoculars. Pre-teens, teenagers, or inner-city dwellers come to mind. Or perhaps someone newly retired from a hectic career.
by s harrison
This book is wonderful disciptions of the birds their habit a book I will read again and again would recommend
by J.D.
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