A pocketfriendly photographic field guide to 290 birds of the British Isles.RSPB Birds of the British Isles features all regularly occurring birds in Britain Ireland and the Isle of Man covering familiar yearround species such as Wren and Sparrowhawk winter and summer visitors including Purple Sandpiper and Arctic Tern and a selection of rarer birds.Featuring concise identification text and expert photography this photographic reference guide is suitable for both beginner and experienced birdwatchers alike. Species accounts include succinct descriptions of each birds appearance behaviour calls and songs and seasonal movements. The guide also identifies where to see each species and showcases this clearly through uptodate distribution maps of the British Isles.