Garden Birds and Wildlife

by Mike Toms, Paul Sterry, Chris Beardshaw (Foreword)

Truly unique, this must-have guide is perfect for all wildlife watchers. Each entry is accompanied by numerous photographs and illustrations to help with identification, regardless of the time of year or what the bird is doing. The pictures also underline behavior and help readers understand why the bird behaves the way it does. Each entry is highly detailed and includes distribution patterns and seasonal trends presented in clear, easy-to-use graphs; details of size, food, nest, and eggs; bird numbers; typical lifespan; and the longest recorded lifespan. Striking bird illustrations mimic the accompanying photographs. The guide also includes plants, animals, reptiles, insects, and much more, as well as additional information on gardening to attract birds.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2008

About the author

Mike is head of garden ecology at the British Trust for Ornithology. He has written and co-written several bird books.