Books in the WILDGuides of Britain & Europe series

Now fully revised and updated--a carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic field guide helps readers to identify the day-flying moths most likely to be seen in Great Britain and Ireland. Includes individual accounts for 158 species and full-color photos of 28 others.hers.

British Birds, a captivating book penned by the renowned author Rob Hume, is a must-read for all nature enthusiasts. Published in 2019 by the prestigious Princeton University Press, this book falls under the genre of wildlife literature. Rob Hume, with his impressive storytelling skills, takes you on a journey through the diverse avian life of Britain. The book is rich in detail and filled with vivid descriptions of various bird species, their habitats, and behaviors. It's an essential guide for anyone interested in birdwatching or studying birds. The publisher, Princeton University Press, is known for its high-quality publications, and British Birds is no exception. This book is not just a read; it's an experience that brings the beauty of British birds to your fingertips.

Britain's Insects, a comprehensive guide penned by Dr. Paul D. Brock, is a must-read for everyone fascinated by the world of insects. Published in 2021 by the renowned Princeton University Press, this book delves into the intriguing life of Britain's insects. The author, a respected entomologist, brings his vast knowledge and passion to the pages, making it an informative and engaging read. The book belongs to the genre of non-fiction, specifically focusing on nature and wildlife. It provides an in-depth look into the diverse insect species found in Britain, their behaviors, habitats, and roles in the ecosystem. Whether you're an amateur bug enthusiast or a seasoned entomologist, Britain's Insects by Dr. Paul D. Brock is a valuable addition to your library.

Britain's Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to the hoverflies of Britain, focusing on the species that can be most readily identified. It is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts, professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in this fascinating group of insects, and is designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike.Accessible, authoritative and easy to use, this book contains hundreds of remarkable photographs of the various life stages of those species that can be identified by eye or with a magnifying glass, with coverage of at least one representative from each of the British genera. It also features an essential guide to the hoverfly tribes. Detailed species accounts summarize the species' status, highlight the key identification features, provide notes on behaviour and habitat requirements and include flight-period charts and up-to-date distribution maps. Sections on hoverfly biology, where and when to look for hoverflies, legislation and conservation, photographing hoverflies, recording hoverflies and gardening for hoverflies are also included.This fully revised and updated second edition:Features more than 650 stunning colour photographsProvides detailed information for the 167 species that can be most readily identified, including at least one species from each of the 68 genera recorded in BritainIncludes a complete list of the 283 hoverfly species recorded in Britain to date, with an indication of how difficult each is to identify

This cutting-edge photographic identification guide to Europe's sea mammals--the only such guide of its kind--covers the 39 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 9 species of seals found in the region, which spans the eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic seas. Written and illustrated by a team of professional tour guides with extensive experience presenting the region's sea mammals, the guide features more than 180 color photographs, maps and graphics, highlights key identification features and includes information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species. Produced with the marine conservation charity ORCA, the book presents mapping data from a decade of surveys, which shows both current distribution and changes over time.