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County Avifaunas

This page lists county and regional avifaunas and atlases for the UK. For other publications about birds in counties or regions of the UK see the individual county or region pages.

The books are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top.

 

Birds of Caernarfonshire

Rhion Pritchard

Cambrian Ornithological Society

2016

"The first complete account of Caernarfonshire’s birds (breeding, wintering and passage) for 20 years. 293 pages of text and 8 pages of illustrations showing bird habitats in the county. For breeding birds it draws heavily on the records collected during the BTO Atlas 2007-2011, and using these Rhion has derived population estimates for most species breeding in the county. Atlas distribution maps are not included as these are already available in the Breeding Birds of North Wales (2013)."

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The Birds of Colonsay and Oronsay: An Island Avifauna and Bird Atlas

David C. Jardine

2017

"The Birds of Colonsay and Oronsay provides an up to date account of the avifauna of these two small Hebridean islands, incorporating information from archaeological excavations of the Mesolithic sites on Oronsay, an atlas of the breeding and wintering birds and details of a the wide range of migrants which have occurred. It is in full colour with 165 distribution maps, 100 graphs depicting population trends and 174 photographs."

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Hampshire Bird Atlas 2007-2012

Editor: John Eyre

Foreword: Chris Packham

Hampshire Ornithological Society

2016

"Five winters and summers of intensive fieldwork across the county by 1,200 volunteers, resulted in 800,000 bird records. These have all been brought together in one place in readable and highly colourful accounts of every bird species found in Hampshire over the period. The Atlas measures 212 x 292 mm and contains 448 pages, with over 400 photos covering 285 species. The Atlas features: 135 summer and 168 winter maps showing species' distribution and relative population density; 124 maps showing the changes in summer distribution since the last atlas in 1986-91; tables and charts showing trends; explanations of how birds in Hampshire are faring; an assessment of Hampshire's bird habitats and how they are changing; and the most comprehensive set of bird photographs taken in Hampshire."

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Devon Bird Atlas 2007-2013

Editor: Stella Beavan, Mike Lock

Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society

2016

"This second published Atlas of breeding – and for the first time, wintering – birds in Devon will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the county's birds. It covers six years of fieldwork from winter 2007 to summer 2013 and contains maps for some 220 species. The joint Devon Birds/BTO project ran concurrently with the national Atlas project and, using the same data plus those from two extra years' fieldwork, the Atlas depicts bird distributions in the county at a finer resolution than in Bird Atlas 2007–11. Accounts covering 480 species and subspecies are complemented by sections on Devon’s geology and diverse habitats, as well as methodology and coverage."

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The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Fife: An Atlas for 2007-2013

Norman Elkins, Jim Reid and Allan W. Brown

Fife Ornithological Atlas Group / Scottish Ornithologists' Club

2016

"The current breeding and wintering status of birds in Fife is illustrated by 400 fine-scale maps. In addition to maps of breeding status, the abundance of species in both seasons and distribution in winter are mapped for the first time. Copiously illustrated with 240 photographs, mostly by John Anderson, Fife’s celebrated bird photographer, the volume runs to approximately 380 pages. Following an introductory section presenting methodology, habitat and population details, 213 species accounts, written by expert local ornithologists, describe the current status of birds in Fife.  Covering the years 2007-2013, the maps are based on fieldwork undertaken for the acclaimed national Bird Atlas 2007-11. They show new information that highlights the changes in distribution and abundance of birds in the region since the 1990s, an essential conservation tool and a valuable resource for birdwatchers."

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The Birds of Exmoor And The Quantocks

David Ballance, Brian Gibbs, Roger Butcher

Illustrations: Tom Raven & Brian Slade Photographic Editor: John Rivoire

2016

Second edition following the first published in 2003. Covers 300 species recorded in Exmoor, the Quantocks and some adjacent areas. Includes information on birdwatching sites.

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Northumbria Bird Atlas

Editor: Tim Dean, Dick Myatt, Muriel Cadwallender, Tom Cadwallender

Preface: Anne Cleeves

Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club

2015

"The Northumbria Bird Atlas is a 512 page, profusely illustrated document which gives the current status of the birds of the area. Between the rivers Tyne and Tweed there are 200 species of birds which commonly breed or spend the winter. .... The countryside was divided into over 1400 plots called tetrads and 165 observers walked the land in winter and summer for four years recording every rustle of feather and checking every chirp in the bramble patches to provide the base data. These systematic, scientifically valid surveys were carried out throughout the county from coastal marsh, to the heights of Cheviot, to the allotments of Tyneside between 2007 and 2011 in conjunction with the British Trust for Ornithology national scheme. This field-work was followed by extensive analysis by experts over several years in order to produce this impressive document. The Atlas sets a new standard for community records. The superb images of the birds were all taken in Northumberland (with the exception of one species) and provided free of charge by local photographers. Sadly, no one has managed to take an image of the secretive Quail. Every species has an abundance map and a location map giving accurate information. 174 species were recorded as regular winter species and 157 were similarly regular breeding birds. If you want to know if Yellowhammers breed in Netherwitton or Nuthatches are found in Newbiggin this is the reference book for you. Current abundance and location of species is shown on detailed maps, all indicated by easily read symbols. Changes in species abundance and range are detailed since the last Northumbrian Bird was Atlas published some 25 years ago"

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Somerset Atlas of Breeding and Wintering Birds 2007–2012

David K Ballance, Rob Grimmond, Julian Thomas, Eve Tigwell

Introduction: Stephen Moss

Foreword: Simon King

Somerset Ornithological Society

2015

"This is the first published Atlas of breeding and wintering birds in Somerset and will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the county's birds. It covers five years of fieldwork from winter 2007 to summer 2012 and contains maps for almost 200 species. This joint SOS/BTO project ran concurrently with the national Atlas project, and uses the same data plus that from an extra year's fieldwork. The Somerset Atlas displays bird distributions in the county at a finer resolution than the national project could achieve. The species texts are complemented by sections on habitat, methodology and coverage."

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Birds of Hertfordshire

K.W. Smith, C.W. Dee, J.D. Fearnside, M. Ilett

Hertfordshire Natural History Society

2015

"Our brilliant new book, Birds of Hertfordshire, describes all the species of birds ever recorded in the County, from our common garden birds though to the rarest. It is a full county avifauna and atlas including comprehensive information on where and when to see the birds and how their numbers and distribution have changed over the years. Published for Herts Bird Club by Hertfordshire Natural History Society in February 2015. Written by local experts with all the photographs taken in Hertfordshire, the book is A4 format, hardback and in full colour throughout."

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Kent Breeding Bird Atlas 2008-13

Rob Clements, Murray Orchard, Norman McCanch, Stephen Wood

Kent Ornithological Society

2015

"The Kent Breeding Bird Atlas 2008-13 is produced by the Kent Ornithological Society and written by some of the society's leading members. It describes the status and changing fortunes of Kent's breeding birds based on the recent BTO/KOS Atlas fieldwork, much of which was undertaken by the society's membership. Kent Breeding Bird Atlas 2008-13 is illustrated throughout with colour photographs, many taken by members, and will be seen as an essential addition to the library of any birder with an interest in the avifauna of Kent. Introductory chapters include a historical review of Kent's changing avifauna since 1850 and a series of essays discussing changes that have taken place in the birdlife and environment of Kent's woodlands, farmland and important bird areas. An appendix covers those species lost to the county as breeding birds in recent times as well as occasional breeders, feral/exotic species and potential future colonists."

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The Birds of Herefordshire 2007-2012

Mervyn Davies, Peter Eldridge, Chris Robinson, Nick Smith, Gerald Wells

Liverpool University Press

2014

"The Birds of Herefordshire is the first systematic assessment of the breeding and wintering distribution and abundance of the bird species of the county of Herefordshire. It is the culmination of a project, undertaken over a period of ten years, by the Herefordshire Ornithological Club (HOC). The Club, founded in 1950, has carried out many surveys and published annual reports, but never an undertaking as large as a county Bird Atlas. The opportunity provided by the initiation of the British Trust for Ornithology’s ambitious Bird Atlas 2007-11, published in 2013, gave the invaluable stimulus and collaborative framework for HOC to embark on the task. Field work, conducted over the five years 2007-12 amassed a volume of data from a total of 545 tetrads (2-km squares) surveyed across the county. Observations by HOC members and numerous other birders contributed nearly a quarter of a million records to combined BTO and HOC datasets. The Atlas presents 215 species accounts and includes 348 distribution and abundance maps with colour plates of many species. Together with supporting chapters, this Atlas provides a unique benchmark of the current status of the birds of Herefordshire, which will not only expand our understanding but form the basis of future monitoring of the county’s bird populations. It will also be of value for research, conservation and, indeed, to all interested bodies working to maintain the well-being of Herefordshire birdlife."

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The Birds of Clackmannanshire

Neil Bielby, Keith Broomfield, John Grainger

Scottish Ornithologists' Club

2014

"For the first time ever, the birdlife of Clackmannanshire has been systematically recorded to produce an ornithological atlas for the County. The Birds of Clackmannanshire, published by the Central Scotland Branch of the SOC, is the culmination of several years of dedicated fieldwork by numerous volunteers mapping the breeding and wintering distribution of the ‘Wee County’s’ diverse birdlife. The 236-page landmark book should prove an essential reference tool for council planners and environment bodies; with species mapped at the relatively fine scale of a kilometre square, the results will allow for the precise targeting of conservation action and will act as a baseline for monitoring future changes in bird populations locally. Edited by Neil Bielby, Keith Broomfield and John Grainger, the authors hope the book will inspire and encourage readers to take a greater interest in the county’s birds, most usefully by becoming involved in recording and conservation efforts locally. Readers should also enjoy viewing the high-class imagery and art work that embellishes the text throughout. Eleven of the finest bird illustrators working in Scotland today were involved in the project, alongside several photographers."

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The Birds Of London

Andrew Self

Christopher Helm

2014

"The parks, reservoirs, rooftops and gardens of London - here defined as the area within 20 miles of St Paul's Cathedral - have a surprisingly rich avifauna, including a healthy population of one of Britain's rarest breeders, the Black Redstart. The region also has a remarkable list of rarities - in recent years Canary Wharf has proven to be a magnet for vagrants, while one of the very few British records of Tengmalm's Owl hails from Plaistow - an unfortunate bird stoned to death by local urchins in 1877. Some species, like the Peregrine Falcon, Black-headed Gull and Ring-necked Parakeet, have seen their fortunes soar over recent decades; others, such as House Sparrow, have suffered a population collapse. While as recently as a century ago, the London area had breeding populations of birds such as Wryneck and Red-backed Shrike, which are now nationally extinct. The status, distribution and history of every species on the regional list is discussed in rich detail in this book, the first comprehensive avifauna for the London area ever published."

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The Birds of Radnorshire

Peter Jennings

Illustrations: Alan Harris

2014

An avifauna that describes the status and distribution of 254 species recorded in the historic country of Radnorshire.

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Breeding Birds of the Sheffield Area including the North-east Peak District

Editor: David Wood and Richard Hill

Sheffield Bird Study Group

2014

An atlas recording the status and distribution of breeding birds in the Sheffield and NE Peak District area based on data collected during the 2003 to 2008 period. Additional features include: a Foreword by Professor Tim Birkhead; an introduction to the Sheffield area and its principal bird communities; a summary of Sheffield's current land use and the impact of recent habitat changes on Sheffield's birds; comparisons with the previous breeding Atlas carried out during 1975-80; summary of the changing nature of Sheffield's breeding birds and what the future may hold in the SBSG recording area; and a full checklist of birds recorded in the SBSG recording area.

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The Birds of Berkshire: An Atlas and Avifauna

Neil Bucknell, Renton Righelato, Chris Robinson, Brian Clews

Birds of Berkshire Atlas Group

2013

"The Birds of Berkshire is a complete and up-to-date account of the county's birds, covering all 330 species recorded in the county. It includes maps derived from the results of the second Berkshire bird atlas survey, undertaken by over 400 volunteers between 2007 and 2011, showing the distribution and abundance of breeding species and winter visitors. Changes since the first survey between 1987 and 1989 and other changes in status are discussed in the context of national trends and changes in habitat, land management and climate .... The species accounts are supplemented by chapters on habitats in the county, the history of ornithology in Berkshire, and a guide to some of the best birdwatching sites, with maps and access information. Each species is illustrated with black and white artwork, and many with colour photographs."

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The Birds of Gloucestershire

Gordon Kirk and John Phillips

For the Gloucestershire Ornithological Coordinating Committee

Liverpool University Press

2013

"This is the most comprehensive account of Gloucestershire's birds ever produced, covering all the species recorded in the county in modern times. There are detailed maps showing the distribution and abundance of over 130 regular species, based on four years of fieldwork carried out by hundreds of volunteers. Graphs, tables and statistics illustrate the patterns of occurrence of many species, including passage migrants and rarities. Also included are descriptions of the bird habitats and the history of bird watching and conservation in the county. Some of Britain's most prominent bird artists, past and present, including Jackie Garner, Robert Gillmor, Terence Lambert, Peter Partington, Peter Scott and Keith Shackleton, have provided beautiful illustrations, which sit alongside sumptuous photographs of many of the birds and the county's landscapes."

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The Birds of Derbyshire

Editor: Roy Frost and Steve Shaw

On behalf of the Derbyshire Ornithological Society

Liverpool University Press

2013

"This book is the result of almost 20 years of endeavour by the Derbyshire Ornithological Society. It follows on from the only two previous books devoted to Derbyshire's birdlife, Whitlock (1893) and Frost (1978). It contains 319 accounts of species that have been reliably recorded in the county. Amongst those are 135 breeders for which distribution maps are given and over 100 are illustrated with black and white vignettes. Also included are sections on a history of Derbyshire ornithology, the Derbyshire Ornithological Society, ringing in Derbyshire, a general description of the county, a summary of Derbyshire statistics, changes to the county boundary, place names, the natural areas, a chronology of additions to the county list, fossil species, escaped and released species, unacceptable historic records, the breeding bird survey and a comprehensive gazetteer. Beautifully illustrated and with an abundance of information for the serious and armchair ornithologist alike, The Birds of Derbyshire will be the definitive study of the region's birds for many years to come."

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Cambridgeshire Bird Atlas 2007-2011

Louise Bacon, Alison Cooper Hugh Venables

Cambridgeshire Bird Club

2013

"Cambridgeshire Bird Atlas 2007-2011 provides a complete and comprehensive overview of the summer and winter distribution and abundance of birds in the county. There are 500 detailed maps which show where 167 bird species can be found breeding or wintering. Facing the maps are expert species accounts interpreting the maps and placing them in historical and national context. The atlas has been compiled from data collected for the British Trust for Ornithology's national UK Bird Atlas 2007-2011."

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The Breeding Birds of North Wales

Editor: Ian M. Spence, Anne Brenchley, Rhion Pritchard and Geoff Gibbs

Liverpool University Press

2013

"Framed by the magnificent and internationally important coastline from the Dyfi round Anglesey to the Dee, North Wales, which includes the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, is a very special place for birds. In excess of 700 contributors submitted more than 200,000 records over five summers to produce this fascinating atlas of the area's breeding birds. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs this beautiful full colour book includes fully bilingual introductory chapters, a Welsh language précis alongside each English language species account and a wealth of recording data, maps and tables."

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Birds of the Heart of England

Trevor Easterbrook

On behalf of the Banbury Ornithological Survey

Liverpool University Press

2013

"Drawing upon a remarkable sixty years of surveys, this fascinating and richly illustrated book provides an in-depth picture of birdlife in the very heart of the United Kingdom, the twelve 10km squares surrounding Banbury and including parts of Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. The product of annual surveys since 1952, Birds of the Heart of England creates a snapshot of remarkable changes in the distribution of many birds through the use of clear colour maps, species accounts and a variety of illustrations. It will be required reading in the region but its sheer depth of data will make it an important volume for ornithological groups across the UK."

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Rutland Breeding Bird Atlas 2008-2011

Terry Mitcham

Spiegl Press

2013

An atlas describing status and distribution of breeding birds in Rutland based on data collected between 2008 and 2001. Comparisons are made with an earlier atlas based on data collected between 1988 and 1991.

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The Birds of Eigg

John Chester

Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust

2013

"Eigg is a Scottish island with a rich, diverse mosaic of habitats supporting a wide variety of wildlife. The island's bird life reflects this diversity with around 70 species breeding each year and many more occurring as passage or winter visitors. This book provides a summary of all bird species known to have occurred on the Island up until March 2012. This publication is important, as not only is it the most comprehensive account ever written of Eigg's birdlife, both past and present, but it is also a testament to the dedicated work of John Chester and the efforts of islanders who help to nurture the natural richness of this beautiful island."

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The Birds of Buckinghamshire

Editor: David Ferguson

Buckinghamshire Bird Club

2012

"The book is a 400 page full colour hard cover quality production and contains the data compiled through the efforts of many county birders while recording for the BTO Atlas project. Each species includes maps comparing the last survey carried out in 1980 with the present status plus a photograph taken within the county by a local birder. In addition there are great articles on Bucks bird sites & habitat, migration and charts showing arrival & departure dates as well as others showing changes in species distribution and gains & losses. This book is an excellent production and a must for anyone interested in any aspect of Buckinghamshire birdlife."

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Avon Atlas 2007-11

Richard L. Bland, M. Dadds

Bristol Naturalists' Society

2012

"The Avon Atlas 2007-11 summarises the work of some 530 observers in the 17 hectads of the Avon BTO area between 2007 and 2011. All 403 tetrads were surveyed, the majority for four hours in summer and four in winter. Avon Atlas 2007-11 compares the results with the previous breeding Atlas in 1992 and the winter Atlas in 1986. Detailed statistics are presented on density in different habitats based on the concept of the observed rate per hour."

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The Birds Of Durham

Editor: Keith Bowey, Mark Newsome

Durham Bird Club

2012

A 1000 plus page county avifauna funded by the Birds of Durham Heritage Project. Five introductory chapters are followed by a systematic list which covers 393 species. For each species there is a brief status summary followed by an historical review, recent breeding status, recent non-breeding status, and distribution and movement information.

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Birds of Meirionnydd / Adar Meirionnydd

Rhion Pritchard

Cambrian Ornithological Society

2012

"The records included in the systematic list are those recorded in the vice-county of Meirionnydd up to 31st December 2011. Every tetrad in Meirionnydd, as well as the other North Wales counties, was visited by fieldworkers between April and July diring the period from 2008 to 2011, with additional visits to some tetrads in 2012. The results of this fieldwork give the most complete picture yet obtained of the county's bird population."

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The Norfolk Bird Atlas: Summer and Winter Distributions 1999-2007

Moss Taylor and John H Marchant

BTO

2011

"Details accounts of summer and winter distributions from extensive fieldwork conducted between 1999-2007. Double page spreads for each bird and covers over 180 species commonly found in Norfolk, and an additional 63 scarcer or rate changes in distribution since the last Norfolk atlas. Superbley illustrated by local artists and photographers."

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The Birds of Bute: A Bird Atlas and Local Avifauna

Ronald W. Forrester, Ian Hopkins, Doug Menzies

Buteshire Natural History Society

2012

"he Birds of Bute documents data gathered on Bute as part of a national survey, and was seen as an opportunity to update previous studies published on Bute's birds. It is the first complete record of birdlife on Bute since McWilliam's The Birds of the Island of Bute published in 1927. Two hundred maps show the current distribution of bird species on Bute, but this is more than just an atlas; it is a local avifauna, providing in-depth historical and current information for all species recorded. More than 170 photographs illustrate The Birds of Bute.

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The Breeding Birds of North-East Scotland

Editor: Ian Francis and Martin Cook

Scottish Ornithologists' Club

2011

"This new breeding bird atlas presents the results of five years of survey work in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City and includes almost half of the Cairngorms National Park. It maps the distributions of all breeding birds during 2002-06, and as the first repeated local breeding bird atlas for any area in Scotland, makes comparisons with earlier atlases, both local (1981-84) and national (1968-72 and 1988-91). Where possible, information on breeding birds has been updated to 2009. The maps use the familiar 2x2km 'tetrad' and the 2,340 surveyed make this the largest of its kind ever undertaken, covering almost 4% of the UK land area and 11% of Scotland. Species accounts have been written by sixty local authors, and many photographers from North-East Scotland contributed a wide range of images illustrating breeding activity, a distinctive feature of this atlas. For each species, its habitat, breeding biology, local breeding status and distribution are summarised. An estimate of breeding population is provided, along with evidence for changes in distribution and numbers. The geography and habitat context in which our breeding birds are found is described in some detail, as are the main influences on their distribution and trends in numbers – issues that are critical to bird conservation. The atlas, with a foreword by Adam Watson, is 528 pages in length and full colour throughout."

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Birds of Ceredigion

Hywel Roderick and Peter Davis

The Wildlife Trust (South & West Wales)

2010

"A wealth of information on the history, distribution and records of birds in the county .... copiously illustrated with numerous figures, and graphs of both the present occurrence and changing status of the county avifauna."

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Birds Of Devon

Michael Tyler

Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society

2010

"The Birds of Devon covers all 420 species known to have occurred in the county and is the first complete avifauna for the county since 1969. Each entry is illustrated with photographs or line drawings, and many contain charts depicting occurrence, migration patterns and other data."

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The Birds of Leicestershire and Rutland

Andrew Harrop, Dave Gamble, Rob Fray, Roger Davies, Steve Lister

Christopher Helm

2009

"The County Avifaunas are a growing series of books, each of which gives details of the status and range of every species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarity records. Each has introductory sections describing the county's ecology and habitats, climate, ornithological history and conservation record. This new avifauna covers Leicestershire and neighbouring Rutland, an area with a particularly strong birding tradition - the Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society is one of the largest county bird clubs in Britain. The region holds some of England's most important inland reservoirs, including the largest, Rutland Water. This massive lake holds some 10,000 wintering birds of a variety of species each year, and has an impressive rarity list as well as some of England's few breeding Ospreys. The county also has important woodlands, gull roosts and river habitats. Rutland Water is the home of the British Birdwatching Fair, the most important trade fair in the birding calendar."

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Atlas Of Breeding Birds In Pembrokeshire: 2003-2007

Pembrokeshire Bird Group

2009

"The book covers more than 100 breeding species, with maps for most showing changes in distribution between the first breeding birds survey (1984-88) and 2003-07."

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Birds of the Cotswolds: A New Breeding Atlas

Iain Main, Dave Pearce and Tim Hutton

Liverpool University Press

2009

"Since the 1980s the bird life of the Cotswolds has seen significant changes, many of them subtle but some spectacular. This beautifully illustrated and extensively researched book, the product of five years' field work exposes these changes with the aid of simple and clear colour maps which give not only a detailed but easily understood picture of the breeding distributions of bird species in the area today, but also a comparison with 20 years ago. The maps are accompanied by descriptive accounts for each species, often containing fascinating local information. The book discusses the relative difficulties of surveying the different species, which will be of help to others undertaking the same task elsewhere. It is richly illustrated by colour photographs of the birds and their habitats. Its easy style and clarity will make this book of great interest not only to ornithologists, but to everyone with a concern for the natural environment of the Cotswolds, and to anyone planning a visit to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty."

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Birds of Cleveland

Martin Blick

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

2009

Species descriptions and status of 362 species recorded in Cleveland.

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The Birds of Gwent

Gwent Ornithological Society

Christopher Helm

2008

"The County Avifauna series provides detailed information on the range and status of bird species at county level. Each title includes a breakdown of rarity records, and there are introductory sections describing the area's ecology, climate, ornithological history and conservation record, as well as a gazeteer of the best sites to visit. Gwent contains a wide range of habitats in a relatively small area, including estuarine wetland in the south, valleys in the west, and uplands in the north, with heavily wooded areas in the Usk and Wye valleys. Major sites include the Newport Wetlands, which attracts visitors from throughout Wales and the west of England to its wet grassland, saline lagoons and freshwater reedbeds. Other important sites include Peterstone Wentlooge."

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Birds In Cheshire And Wirral: A Breeding and Wintering Atlas

David Norman

Liverpool University Press

2008

"Cheshire and Wirral provides a wide range of habitats for birds, from the internationally important estuaries of the Dee and Mersey in the west to the high moors of the Peak District National Park in the east. During 2004 to 2007 more than 350 volunteers spent over 50,000 hours surveying each 2x2 km tetrad in Cheshire and Wirral, recording every bird species in the breeding season and in winter. This Atlas reveals dramatic changes since the county's first breeding bird Atlas of 1978-84, and also for the first time shows the detailed distribution of the wintering species. Lavishly illustrated with 300 pictures by local photographers and artists, this colour Atlas provides full accounts of 186 species, with briefer treatments for a further 31. More than 500 maps show the birds' distribution in the two seasons as well as the difference between seasons and the spectacular gains and losses in breeding status over the last twenty years. For the first time at county level, this Atlas also includes figures for the breeding populations of 65 of the most numerous species, 35 of which also feature abundance maps. In a further innovation for a project of this nature, observers recorded details of the birds' habitats, greatly increasing its overall conservation value."

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Birds of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

David Chapman

Alison Hodge

2008

"More than 250 species of birds are recorded in Cornwall every year. This books includes them all, with spectacular colour photographs of all the common ones, most of the uncommon ones, and some of the rarer birds. It includes 'at a glance' details of seasons, habitats, status, and places in which to see them."

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The Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside

Editor: Steve White, Barry McCarthy and Maurice Jones

Hobby Publications

2008

"The Birds of Lancashire & North Merseyside is the first avifauna of this region to be published since 1953. It records in great detail the state of the county's birds at the beginning of the 21st century and will be an indispensable reference for years to come. All 348 native and naturalised bird species recorded in Lancashire and North Merseyside up to the end of 2005 are included. Species accounts detail the past and current status; hundreds of graphs, charts and breeding distribution maps give further information and additional chapters detail the main habitats, key birdwatching sites and history of ornithology in the county."

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The Breeding Birds of Cleveland: A Tetrad Atlas 1999 - 2006

Editor: Graeme Joynt, J. Victor Fairbrother and Edward Parker

Teesmouth Bird Club

2008

An account of the history, status and distribution of the birds breeding in the former County of Cleveland - now split between North Yorkshire and County Durham.

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The Breeding Birds of the Malvern Hills

Ian Duncan

Malvern Hills Conservators

2008

"The Malvern Hills and its associated Commons are still rich in breeding birds, reflecting their range of habitats from acid grassland to ancient woodland. For over 20 years a group of dedicated bird watchers have conducted an annual survey of the breeding birds of the area. This book documents the population changes of 82 breeding species and assesses their status with respect to the local and national trends. For each species there is an account of its population status, breeding season details, arrival and departure dates for summer visitors, habitat, historical records for the last 150 years, survey results 1986-2007, and comments on population changes. For around 50 species there are distribution and abundance maps with numerous charts showing the population changes from 1986-2007. Information is also provided on changes in the diversity of breeding species and on former breeding species. This hardback book of 150 pages is profusely illustrated with line drawings, colour illustrations and colour photographs by local artists and photographers."

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The Birds of Essex

Simon Wood

Christopher Helm

2007

"The County Avifaunas are a growing series giving full details of the status and range of every species recorded in the county in question. Each title covers all species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarity records, and each has introductory sections describing the county's general ecology, climate, weather patterns, its ornithological history and conservation record. Essex is of national and international importance to many migrating and wintering wildfowl and waders, which can be found on the estuaries. Further inland, the Lea Valley harbours important populations of several species within the complex of reservoirs and gravel-pits. Elsewhere, the diverse habits of woodland and parkland, heaths and commons, agricultural land and urban areas mean that at all times of year there is the opportunity to see upwards of 100 species in a day with little effort. This book analyses and summarises all the data collated and documented over the last 200 years and includes available records to the end of 2004. Introductory chapters discuss the geology and habitats of Essex and the amazing fossil bird record. The individual accounts provide an up-to-date status of each species and patterns of occurrence within Essex. A distribution map is included for most breeding species. A breakdown and analysis are provided for all county rarities. Superb line drawings and photographs illustrate the book, all by talented local artists and photographers. This book is an essential reference for anybody who has watched birds in this amazing county."

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Birds of Argyll

Argyll Bird Club

2007

"The history, status and distribution of birds in Argyll. The core of the book is made up of individual accounts describing the status of the 327 bird species recorded in Argyll to 2006."

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Birds of Tiree and Coll

John Bowler and Janet Hunter

2007

"This book provides an up-to-date and user-friendly account of all 271 bird species recorded on the wildlife-rich islands of Coll and Tiree in the Scottish Inner Hebrides."

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Birds Of Surrey

Jeffrey J. Wheatley

Surrey Bird Club

2007

"This is a book in which the author looks beyond the perception that Surrey is an overcrowded county with little space for birdlife. He reveals an attractive county of compact and contrasting landscapes governed by abrupt variations in the underlying geology. There is a corresponding and impressive diversity of birdlife, across a biological recording area that stretches from South London and the Thames to the Weald. The inclusion of Spelthorne in modern Surrey provides additional reservoir groups with their associated waterfowl. The time perspectives are long, tracing the history of the birds and their landscapes back through the recorded history, archaeology, fossils and geology of the land that is or has been Surrey. The book includes: a systematic list and species accounts that include historical background; breeding distribution maps; analysis of breeding surveys; population estimates; charts and histograms; ground and aerial photographs and vignettes, paintings and line drawings."

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The Birds of Norfolk

Moss Taylor, Michael Seago, Peter Allard and Don Dorling

Christopher Helm

2007

Previously published by Pica Press in 2000

"This book has been written by a team of almost 40 experts from within the country. Introductory chapters cover the history of ornithology in Norfolk and its birding personalities; conservation; ringing; migration; and geography. The bulk of the book comprises the systematic list which details the status and distribution of every species recorded in Norfolk."

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Birds Of Wiltshire

Editor: James Ferguson-Lees, Paul Castle, Peter Cranswick, Stephen Edwards, Pete Combridge, Rob Turner and Linda Cady

Illustrations: Richard Allen, John Busby, Robert Gillmor, Ian Lewington et al

Wiltshire Ornithological Society

2007

"Birds of Wiltshire is the definitive book on the county's birds. It includes comprehensive accounts for each of the 309 species recorded in Wiltshire by the end of 2000. Some 300 maps show breeding distribution, relative summer abundance, and winter distribution and relative abundance for many species. Chapters cover habitats, Wiltshire's early birds and ornithological history, survey methods, population estimates, an update for 2001-05, and much more."

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The Birds Of Lundy

Tim Davis, Tim Jones

Devon Bird Watching & Preservation Society / Lundy Field Society

2007

"The opening chapters provide background and context, with a brief description of the island and the history of human habitation and land use that has produced the mosaic of natural, semi-natural and entirely manmade habitats to be found on the island today and which is partly responsible for the sheer diversity of Lundy's birds. A brief history of ornithology and bird conservation on the island is given, including an indication of what birds to expect – or hope for – at various times of year, and some hints on some of the most promising places to look for birds when visiting Lundy. Four suggested routes of varying distance are offered to assist those new to the island and keen to make the most of limited time, particularly if on a day trip. The Systematic List of birds recorded on the island constitutes the heart of the book. It gives a detailed account of all 317 species on the ‘Lundy list', along with notes on another 36 species that have been reported from the island and surrounding waters. Each text includes the species' status, pattern of occurrence, historical records and unique anecdotal insights, as well as an analysis of ringing movements. The species accounts are based largely on a compilation and analysis of information contained in the daily logbook maintained on Lundy by the LFS since 1969 and the 59 published LFS Annual Reports covering the years 1947 to 2005. In addition, all records contained in the 2006 LFS logbook, plus records up to August 2007 are included."

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Manx Bird Atlas: An Atlas of Breeding and Wintering Birds on the Isle of Man

Editor: Chris Sharpe

Liverpool University Press

2007

"The Manx Bird Atlas project was established to undertake the first comprehensive survey of all bird species to be found on the Island during both the winter and summer. During the five-year programme of work professional ornithologists surveyed the entire Island using new and innovative survey techniques. The survey, which ran from 1998 to 2003, is the most detailed of its kind ever undertaken in Europe. Such methods have generated data that provides distribution and abundant information for 150 species. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and full colour maps sit alongside the survey in this landmark publication. Whether you are an amateur or professional ornithologist, or simply interested in the natural beauty of the Isle of Man, this long-awaited book provides a fascinating account of the Island's bird life."

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The Birds of Dartmoor

Roger Smaldon

Illustrations: Mike Langman Isabelline Books

2005

"Dartmoor is a unique natural area. A National Park since 1951, it covers 368 square miles of upland moor and bog, lowland heath, deciduous valley woodland, coniferous plantations, reservoirs, rivers and farmland. In these varied habitats 254 species and sub-species of birds have been recorded. Because some of these species are at the very northernmost edge of the world range, and others, such as Dunlin, Golden Plover, or Red Grouse are at their southernmost edge, Dartmoor is the only place where they can be found in close proximity. The Birds of Dartmoor is the first book to provide a comprehensive history of the birds of this area, drawing on references from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Relying particularly on records of the Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society and the Dartmoor Study Group for current information, it represents the most complete status report to date. In addition to full details of species, the book includes an introduction to Dartmoor habitats, a section dealing with a typical Dartmoor year from month to month, and a comprehensive bibliography."

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The New Birds of the West Midlands

Graham Harrison and Janet Harrison

West Midlands Bird Club

2005

"Over 330 species have been recorded in the region and the bulk of the book is devoted to giving an updated account of every one. This analyses the number and frequency of occurrences, the distribution within the region, population trends and gives full details of those rare birds that have occurred less than twenty times. There is also information on the best sites to see many species, migration movements, ringing recoveries and much more. This comprehensive analysis has revealed some unexpected and fascinating facts that may well surprise both expert and novice alike. In addition to the species accounts, there is a review of the habitat changes that have occurred. This is based on sub-regions that broadly correspond to English Nature's Natural Areas. There are also chapters covering birds, climate and weather; and ringing and migration - both of which provide a broad overview to complement the individual species accounts. For those with an interest in history and people as well as birds, there is a section on the West Midland Bird Club and some of its many well-known personalities, such as Horace Alexander and Tony Norris. The extensive foreword has been written by our president, Bill Oddie. The informative text is liberally amplified with explanatory charts and maps and enlivened by 50 of Steve Cale's drawings. There are also around 70 colour photographs that illustrate the main habitats and their birds; some species that have declined and some that have increased; and a selection of those new to the region since 1979. This hardback book has a wrap-around dust jacket depicting a stunning, specially commissioned painting by Mike Warren."

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The Birds of Dorset

George Green

Christopher Helm

2004

"The County Avifaunas are a growing series giving full details of the status and range of every species recorded in the county in question. Each title covers all species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarity records, and each has introductory sections describing the county's general ecology, climate, weather patterns, its ornithological history and conservation record. Dorset is noted for its expanses of heathland and coastal reedbeds. The combination of these nationally scarce habitats and a mild climate make Dorset a stronghold for some of Britain's rarest breeding birds. It also holds important seabird cliffs as well as several bird-rich estuaries and inland reservoirs. The county's rarity record is impressive - Portland Bill is particularly productive in this respect. This new avifauna looks at the range and status of every species recorded in the county, using data gathered over many years by the very active local group - the Dorset Bird Club. The book will also have many line drawings provided by the club."

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Birds of Anglesey / Adar Môn

P. Hope Jones and P. Whalley

Menter Mon

2004

"A bilingual review of the island's birds, with illustrations by Philip Snow, Steve Culley and Hugh Knott."

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The Birds of Shetland

P. Harvey, M. Pennington, K. Osborn, R. Riddington, P. Ellis, M. Huebeck and D. Okill

Christopher Helm

2004

"Shetland has always been synonymous with exciting birding. The islands are nationally important for their 21 species of breeding seabirds, and other extremely rare or sporadic British breeders such as the Red-necked phalarope and Snowy Owl. They are also much-visited by passage migrants. In particular, Fair Isle rivals the Isles of Scilly as the place for keen listers to go in the autumn, and this picturesque little island, with its famous bird observatory, regularly hosts extreme rarities. This book looks in depth at the status, distribution and abundance, past and present, of every bird recorded in Shetland. Population trends for breeders and regular visitors are analysed, and a detailed breakdown of all Shetland records is presented for the rarities."

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The Birds of Suffolk

Steve Piotrowski

Christopher Helm

2003

"This county avifauna looks at the birdlife of Suffolk - one of the most important birding counties of England. Suffolk is relatively underdeveloped, with nationally important wetlands and heathlands, and a long, varied coastline. This text looks at Suffolk's history, geology, climate and ecology, and examines in detail the status of every species on the Suffolk list. The data presented includes a breakdown of all records of vagrant species."

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The Birds of the Isles of Scilly

Peter Robinson

Christopher Helm

2003

"This is an avifauna for the Isles of Scilly - one of the most popular and exciting birding sites in the whole of Britain. The islands' position, out to the south-west of the tip of Cornwall, means that they are often first landfall for the lost migrant birds from both Europe and Asia to the east, and North America to the west. The annual October pilgrimage to Scilly is a fixed point on many birders' calendars, and these tiny islands have hosted a considerable proportion of extreme rarities and firsts for Britain". Scilly also has a small but interesting breeding bird population, including some important seabird colonies. This book discusses in detail the status and distribution, past and present, of every bird recorded on Scilly. For the great rarities, a breakdown of all records is provided. Extensive introductory sections describe the climate, vegetation, general ecology and land use of the islands, plus the history of birding and conservation on Scilly. This book is illustrated throughout with line drawings, plus a wealth of maps and charts."

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The Birds of Exmoor And The Quantocks

David K. Ballance & Brian D. Gibbs

Illustrations: Tom Raven & Brian Slade Isabelline Books

2003

"This avifauna covers Exmoor National Park, the remainder of West Somerset, and is the first comprehensive survey to include the Quantocks. It contains a review of all published information since 1800 as well as professional surveys of recent years. It includes a review of ornithology in the area, an extensive list of references, the systematic list, escapes and exotics, rejected records, a gazetteer with map references and an index."

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The Fife Bird Atlas

Norman Elkins, Jim Reid, Allan Brown, Derek Robertson and Anne-Marie Smout

Woodlands Studios

2003

"the Fife Bird Atlas maps all Fife's birds in great detail for the first time. Unlike many atlases, the value of Fife's Atlas has been enhanced by the inclusion of data throughout the year. Not only are maps of our own fieldwork shown, but data from a variety of other ornithological surveys is also used. These include long running national censuses of wintering wildfowl and shorebirds, ringing records, seabird censuses, migration counts, and a host of other smaller surveys carried out during the period of the Atlas fieldwork. The publication was overseen by the Fife Ornithological Atlas Group (FOAG), which was established in 1990 to organise the fieldwork.... The book is in A4 format (in line with many other published atlases), with two pages allocated to most of the breeding species described. Breeding distribution is mapped on a 2km x 2km (tetrad) grid and complementary monthly maps of non-breeding distribution on a 5km x 5km grid. For each breeding species there is a text and breeding distribution map, with other maps of non-breeding distribution chosen to depict seasonal variation. One or two pages are also allocated to non-breeding species, with seasonal distribution maps depicted. Appropriate figures showing quantitative data are included for those species for which these are available. Data are also used from the Forth islands that form part of the region, including the Isle of May.

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The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Northumbria

Editor: John C. Day and Mike S. Hodgson

Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club

2003

"A landmark publication, it includes full details of all species found in the club's recording area during the three winter periods of 1996/97 to 1998/99 inclusive. It is the most comprehensive analysis so far of the birds which spend their winter months in the region. For most species a full account, including details of numbers found, distribution, and, where appropriate, comments on the historical, local and national significance, are given. In addition three maps have been provided showing the distribution by tetrad and 10km squares for the latest survey and also the distribution by 10km square for the 1981-84 winter survey. The introduction outlines the major habitats within the area and also the region's winter weather."

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The Breeding Birds of Cumbria: A Tetrad Atlas 1997-2001

Editor: Malcolm Stott, John Callion, Ian Kinley, Colin Raven and Jeremy Roberts

Preface: Derek Ratcliffe

Cumbria Bird Club

2002

"Each of the 152 breeding species has a two-page spread including: 700+ word account with historical perspective, range, trends, and population estimate; tetrad maps of both distribution and abundance; 10km square maps showing change in distribution over the last 30 years; an original line-art vignette; and information boxes with survey statistics and conservation status. Past, occasional, and potential breeders, and resident feral species not fully established, are covered in a separate section. An illustrated introductory section gives an account of the county's landforms, climate and habitats. Appendices provide a gazetteer, statistics and references."

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The Breeding Birds of the London Area

Editor: Jan Hewlett

Foreword: R.S.R. Fitter

Historical perspective: E.M. Nicholson

London Natural History Society

2002

"Recording the bird life of London and its surrounding rural fringe, this important book traces changes in the capital's breeding birds in the last 30 years of the 20th century, a period of major environmental change in both town and countryside. It compares maps of breeding distribution in 1988-94 with earlier surveys and documents both the success of species such as the Great Crested Grebe, Magpie and Sparrowhawk in colonising new areas and the decline of once-familiar species such as the Barn Owl and Yellowhammer in the London Area. Line drawings illustrate most species."

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Atlas of Breeding Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside: 1997-2000

Robert Pyefinch and Peter Golborn

Hobby Publications for the Lancashire Bird Club & the Lancashire & Cheshire Fauna Society

2001

"A meticulously compiled and beautifully composed book with distribution maps of the 146 breeding species of birds, including the first recorded breeding of spoonbills since around 1688. Lancashire's location between the sea and the moors and between the Cheshire Plain and the Lake District ensures that the county has a wide diversity of habitats, and this is reflected in is exceptionally rich avifauna. The introduction describes the principal habitats, and each map is accompanied by a one-page caption giving detailed information on each species. An unusual feature of the book is that each double-page spread is sponsored, the name of the individual or organisation being printed as a footnote."

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Northumbrian Birds, Their history and status up to the 21st Century

Ian Kerr

Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club

2001

Systematic list covering all the species recorded in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside up to the end of 1999.

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A Summer Atlas of the Breeding Birds of County Durham

Editor: Keith Westerberg and Stephen Bowey

Durham Bird Club

2000

"Containing over 200 pages of maps, text and illustrations, it provides a wealth of information on the status of birds in the county during the breeding season. Introductory chapters deal with habitat, geomorphology, weather and birdlife of the County. These are followed by accounts of individual species, most illustrated by a distribution map and a sketch of the bird concerned. The species accounts are contributed by a number of well-known ornithologists and the high quality illustrations are by experienced local artists. A further chapter explores the relationships between groups of birds, particularly those of conservation concern, and the habitats of the county. Here, coloured maps draw out some of the important relationships between the land and the birdlife it supports. It is a must for every local birder who wants to find out more about the birds in their area."

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The Birds of Norfolk

Moss Taylor, Michael Seago, Peter Allard and Don Dorling

Pica Press

2000

"This book has been written by a team of almost 40 experts from within the country. Introductory chapters cover the history of ornithology in Norfolk and its birding personalities; conservation; ringing; migration; and geography. The bulk of the book comprises the systematic list which details the status and distribution of every species recorded in Norfolk."

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Breeding Birds of South-east Scotland: A Tetrad Atlas, 1988-94

Ray Murray, Mark Holling, Harry Dott and Peter Vandome

Scottish Ornithologists Club

1998

"This is Scotland's first Tetrad Atlas of breeding birds. The Atlas covers all 1765 tetrads (7000 square km) of the South-east Scotland area comprising the Borders and Lothians. Habitats include the city of Edinburgh, the Tweed Valley, heather moorland and the sea cliffs of Berwickshire. 250 volunteers collected some 92,000 records on 168 species. Each species has a double page spread giving a detailed description, distribution map, maps comparing the 1968-72 and present distribution, and distribution graphs on factors such as altitude and habitat."

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The Birds of Caernarfonshire

John Barnes & Philip Snow

Cambrian Ornithological Society

1997

169 pages. A full systematic list of birds recorded in the county with current and historical status. Includes line illustrations, maps and colour photographs.

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The Birds Of Berkshire

Peter Standley, N.J. Bucknell, Andy Swash and Ian D. Collins

Berkshire Atlas Group

1996

"The Birds of Berkshire is the first authoritative account of Berkshire's Birds and provides a comprehensive summary of the records of every species observed in the county since records began. It brings together all the available information on the birds of the county, much of which has previously been available only in club records, private notes and historical sources long since out of print. The book contains chapters on the history of bird recording in Berkshire and on its physical geography, habitats and climate. Detailed accounts are included for all 313 species recorded up to the time of publication."

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The Birds of Sussex

Editor: Paul James

Illustrations: John Reaney

Sussex Ornithological Society

1996

"In July 1996, the Sussex Ornithological Society published the long awaited Birds of Sussex. The contents of this 591-page book comprise: comprehensive species accounts written by a team of expert authors; coloured distribution maps; histograms and analysis tables, particularly of scarcer species; wildfowl and wader counts; first and last dates for summer and winter visitors; a review of the history of ornithology in Sussex; habitat chapters; a gazetteer; full page colour illustrations by bird artist John Reaney; colour photographs by leading wildlife photographers and over 60 black and white vignettes."

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The Birds of Huntingdon and Peterborough

John S. Clark

1996

194 pages. Systematic list of the 301 species recorded in the area with colour illustrations by Bruce Pearson.

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Tetrad Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Essex

M.K. Dennis

Essex Birdwatching Society

1996

"The culmination of five years of field study, collecting breeding bird data from all of the county's tetrads, then three years writing the species' texts. This is an essential reference for any birdwatcher living in Essex."

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Atlas of Breeding Birds in Northumbria

Editor: J.C. Day, M.S. Hodgson and B.N. Rossiter

Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club

1995

Atlas describing all breeding birds recorded in the county between 1988 and 1992.

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The Birds of Glamorgan

Clive Hurford and Peter Lansdown

D.Brown & Sons

1995

A review of all the birds recorded in the old county of Glamorgan.

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An Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Bedfordshire

R.A. Dazley and P. Trodd

Bedfordshire Natural History Society

1994

"Bedfordshire was one of the very first counties to produce a detailed survey showing the breeding distribution of its birdlife.The original bird atlas covered the period between 1968 and 1977, the results of a follow up census twenty years later are produced here and not only show the changes that have befallen our breeding birds, but tries, where possible,to explain factors that have been responsible for those variations."

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Birds Of Pembrokeshire

Jack Donovan and Grahah Rees

Dyfed Wildlife Trust

1994

The main part of this work is comprises species accounts for birds recorded in the county. One of the introductory sections described birdwatching sites.

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An Atlas Of The Breeding Birds of Cambridgeshire

P.P.M. Bircham, J.C.A. Rathmell and W.J. Jordan

Cambridge Bird Club

1994

An atlas of breeding birds based on tetrad surveys in the years 1988 to 1991.

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The Breeding Birds of Hertfordshire 1988-1992

Editor: K.W. Smith, C.D. Dee, J.D. Fearnside, E.W. Fletcher and R.N. Smith

Hertfordshire Natural History Society

1993

"This book describes the distributions of breeding birds in the county and compares them with similar data collected 20 years earlier. It is the result of over 7600 hours of fieldwork by 250 local birdwatchers and it reveals the extent of the changes that have occurred in our breeding birds, often un-noticed by even the most ardent birdwatcher. Each species is featured on a double-page spread with two maps, giving the distributions in 1967-73 and 1988-92, accompanied by text describing the species and the reasons for any changes and a specially commissioned line drawing by a local artist. In addition a further 25 rare, extinct or colonising species are featured. The important bird habitats in the county and the changes that have occurred over the last 20 years are described. For the first time the changing patterns of agricultural land-use are described and related to changes in bird distributions."

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Birds Of Hampshire

J.M. Clark and J.A. Eyre

Illustrations: Andrew Birch, Robert Gillmor, Stephen Message, Richard Millington, Dan Powell

Cover: David Thelwell

Hampshire Ornithological Society

1993

"A comprehensive guide to the county's birds. It contains chapters on geology, history of land use, development of ornithology, the birdwatching year, 348 species accounts and the results of the Tetrad Atlas Survey carried out in 1986-1991."

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The Birds Of Buckinghamshire

Peter Lack and David Ferguson

Buckinghamshire Bird Club

1993

"This book is the first comprehensive account of the birds of Buckinghamshire. It covers every species that has been recorded in the county to the end of 1991. Dot maps of breeding distribution are shown for most of the breeding species, and are the result of a six year survey of the county's breeding birds. Graphs of seasonal and annual occurrence are shown for many of the rarer species. Wildfowl counts are also displayed graphically Reasons for changing populations are discussed using the results of the latest research, and give a picture of the altering conditions within the county. Introductory chapters include the history of birdwatching in Buckinghamshire from the Doomsday Book to the present day, and a comprehensive account of the habitats within the county. There are tables of earliest and latest dates for migrants and a gazetteer."

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Birds In Cheshire And Wirral: A Breeding and Wintering Atlas

J.P. Guest, D. Elphick, J.S.A. Hunter, D. Norman

Cheshire & Wirral Ornithological Society

1992

"163 species are covered in the standard tetrad format of most modern atlases."

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An Atlas of Breeding Birds in West Glamorgan

D.K. Thomas

Gower Ornithological Society

1992

The main sections of this book are: the natural environment of West Glamorgan; species accounts; additional species; references.

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The Birds Of Fair Isle

J.N. Dymond

1992

"This is a comprehensive checklist, giving full status for 345 species, and includes all records to the end of 1990, including relevant historical records. There are histograms of migration patterns for 193 species and graphs of breeding numbers for 15 species."

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The Birds of Moray and Nairn

Martin Cook

Mercat Press

1992

"The Birds of Moray and Nairn provides an up-to-date account of the occurence and distribution of each of the 267 species recorded in the area, with maps, histograms, illustrations, historical information, and details of the main bird habitats."

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Rutland Breeding Bird Atlas

T. Mitcham

Spiegl Press

1992

"A comprehensive survey to the 109 species breeding in the old county of Rutland with distribution maps and information on habitats. Survey carried out during 1988/90. B/w photographs and line drawings."

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An Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Shropshire

Shropshire Ornithological Society

1992

"This book was published by the Society in 1992 and is one of the most important nature conservation publications produced in the County. It is the most detailed study to date of Shropshire breeding birds. The Atlas is based upon six years of fieldwork between 1985 and 1990 and includes up-to-date distribution maps for nearly all of the 122 species of bird now known to breed in Shropshire. An introductory chapter describes the wide variety of habitats to be found in the county and computer generated maps shows the association of particular groups of species with each habitat. Each map is accompanied by a commentary by local ornithologists that help to explain the distribution of the bird and how it relates to habitats."

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Birds Of Oxfordshire

Editor: J.W. Brucker, A.G. Gosler and A.R. Heryet

Pisces Publications

1992

"This book is the first authoritative and comprehensive guide to birds and bird habitats of Oxfordshire. Its opening chapter reviews the long-established history of birdwatching and ornithology in the County. Drawing on the mass of information collected over the past century, the profound changes which have occurred to Oxfordshire's towns and countryside are described and their effects on birdlife reviewed. The book incorporates the result of the Atlas of Breeding Birds in Oxfordshire Project, which mapped the distribution of all the county's breeding birds between 1985 and 1988 and the Atlas results are shown as 87 distribution maps in Chapter Four. Accounts are given of all the species which have been recorded in the county since records began and every breeding species is skillfully illustrated by Oxfordshire's leading bird artists."

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The Birds of Bedfordshire

Paul Trodd and David Kramer

Castlemead Publications

1991

"A review of the distribution and status of all bird species in Bedfordshire. In total there are 276 species, each described in brief essays which give details of all authenticated records for the county. The book has been some 4 years in gestation with the authors researching all available records from the 19th century to 1987. The appendices have selected records up to 1989. Also included are 113 breeding bird atlas maps from the work by Harding in 1979."

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An Atlas Of Cotswold Breeding Birds

The North Cotswold Ornithological Society

Peter I. Drinkwater

1990

"An atlas of breeding birds of the Cotswolds plus description of major birdwatching sites."

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The Birds of North-East Scotland

S.T. Buckland, M.V. Bell and N. Picozzi

North-East Scotland Bird Club

1990

"This book forms the most comprehensive study published on the birds of north-east Scotland (Aberdeenshire, Kincardinshire and part of Banffshire).The region is one of the most varied and exciting in Britain. Habitats range from the high, wild plateaux of the Cairngorm mountains with such arctic breeders as Ptarmigan, Dotterel and Snow Bunting, through remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, home of Britain's only endemic species, the Scottish Crossbill, through moorland, farmland, rivers and lochs, to the coastal cliffs and sand dunes. A survey of the birds was therefore a particular challenge. Presented here are maps and data from the first year-round atlas of bird numbers and distribution to be attempted in Britain. The survey period ran from January 1981 to December 1984, and involved 290 contributors. In addition, all bird records received between 1975 and 1988 have been analysed and are summarised in the species accounts. Illustrated by Scottish artists under the editorship of Keith Brockie."

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Birds of Breconshire

M.F. Peers and M. Shrubb

Brecknock Wildlife Trust

1990

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The Birds of Cambridgeshire

P.M.M. Bircham

Cambridge University Press

1989

"David Lack produced the first Birds of Cambridgeshire in 1934 for the Cambridge Bird Club. Since then the avifauna of the county has changed dramatically and the body of the information gathered, largely by amateur birdwatchers, has grown enormously. The bulk of the book is, like Lack's original, an annotated systematic list of the species recorded, but the book is made even more valuable by the inclusion of introductory chapters dealing with the Cambridgeshire countryside and where to go birdwatching. Graham Easy's excellent line drawings illustrate some of the county's characteristic species."

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The Birds of Lincolnshire and South Humberside

Stephen Lorand and Keith Atkin

Leading Edge Press

1989

An avifauna of the old county of Lincolnshire, including a systematic list of all the species recorded in the county.

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Birds Of Islay

Richard E. Elliott

Christopher Helm

1989

"Islay is the most southerly island of the Hebrides lying 24 kilometres from Kintyre on mainland Britain, across the approaches to the Sound of Jura. It has an area of 615 square kilometres. For this book, the author presents a collation of facts about the birds and some ways in which they interact with human aspirations. The main part of this book is based on the ornithological records accumulated by C.Gordon Booth from 1968 to 1985. Accounts of the occurrence of both regular and vagrant birds seen here together with migration, the history of habitats and the problems of conservation in association with the island community are also discussed."

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Birds Of Somerset

Somerset Ornithological Society

1988

250 page plus county avifauna with black and white photographs, line drawings and maps.

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The Gwent atlas of Breeding Birds

Stephanie J. Tyler et al

Gwent Ornithological Society

1987

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The Birds Of Hertfordshire

Revd Tom Gladwin and Bryan Sage

Book Castle

1986 (reprint 1989)

"This book is a review of the status and distribution of all species recorded in the present administrative county since Bryan Sage's earlier work, "A History of the Birds of Hertfordshire", published in 1959. Each of 297 species are described in brief essays, giving details of all authenticated records for the county. The material is gleaned mostly from published and unpublished reports covering the 25-year period 1958-1982. The book also contains 112 breeding bird atlas maps from the work by Mean and Smith."

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The Norfolk Bird Atlas

Geoffrey Kelly

Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society

1986

An atlas showing the status of breeding birds in Norfolk.

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The Birds of Yorkshire

John R. Mather

Chistopher Helm

1986

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The Birds of Fife: An Outline Of Their Status And Distribtion

Anne-Marie Smout

John Donald Publishers

1986

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Birds of the Isle of Man

J.P. Cullen and P.P. Jennings

Bridgeen Publications

1986

"A review of the history and status of birds in the Isle of Man."

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Cumbrian birds: a review of status and distribution 1964-1984

Malcolm Hutcheson

Frank Peters

1985

140 page illustrated book.

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The Birds of Rutland and its Reservoirs

T. Mitcham

Sycamore Press

1984

"This book is a review of the birds of Rutland between 1941 and 1980, based largely on the published records of the LROS, the RNHS and the LRTNC. For each species there is an account of its status and distribution in Rutland, together with arrival and departure dates for migrants.Relevant ringing recoveries are also included.The effects of changes in habitat, adverse and otherwise, are stressed throughout. Birds new to Rutland since 1980 are described in an appendix and the book is fully illustrated throughout with line drawings and photographs showing the variety of Rutland habitats and typical birds."

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The Birds of Dorset

E.D.V Prendergast and J.V.Boys

Dorset Bird Club

David & Charles

1983

An account of the Dorset Avifauna up to 1983.

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Birds Of Gloucestershire

Christopher M. Swaine

Sutton Publishing

1982

"The major part of the book is taken up by the Systematic Section, in which all species of bird reliably reported as having occured in the county in its (1974) boundaries are discussed in systematic order."

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The Birds of the West Midlands

Graham R. Harrison, Alan R. Dean, Alan J. Richards and David Smallshire

West Midlands Bird Club

1982

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The Hertfordshire Breeding Bird Atlas

Chris Mead and Ken Smith

HBBA

1982

"This first atlas of breeding birds in Hertfordshire is based on fieldwork carried out in 1967-1973 alongside the BTO national survey. 128 pages with species accounts, line drawings and distribution maps."

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Birds of Kent

Editor: D.W. Taylor, D.L. Davenport & J.J.M. Flegg

1981 - Kent Ornithological Society

1984 - Meresborough Books

A review of the status and distribution of 348 species on the county list 438 pages with text supported by illustrations, photographs, charts and tables.

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The Birds Of Wiltshire

Editor: John Buxton

Wiltshire County Council Library & Museum Service

1981

194 pages. Front cover image by Eric Ennion. "The majority of this book comprises the systematic list, with brief accounts for each species. There are also comprehensive sections on six major ornithological sites or habitats in the county."

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The Birds of Sussex: Their Present Status

Michael Shrubb

Phillimore & Co Ltd

1979

"The first part discusses the main habitats in the county and the species found in them, covering woodland, heathland, the coast, fresh water habitats, farmland and urban areas. There is a more detailed account of woodland bird populations, and both maps and photographs are used to illustrate recent changes in the habitats described. The second part of the book consists principally of a systematic list of species, giving the current (1979) status of each, to provide an invaluable checklist of all the species at present accepted by the Sussex Ornithological Society. This is followed by a detailed discussion of status in the breeding season, during the winter, and on migration."

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Birds Of Derbyshire

R.A. Frost

Moorland Publishing

1978

The main part of this book is a systematic list of over 270 species.

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The Birds of Gwent

Gwent Ornithological Society

1977

"This book provides an up-to-date account of the birds of a welsh county, perhaps more familiarly known as Monmouthshire. Since the formation, in 1962, of the Pontypool Ornithological society, our knowledge of the bird life of this previously neglected region has increased enormously. The county contains a wide variety of habitats - from the shores of the Severn estuary in the south, to the uplands in the north - and this is reflected in the considerable diversity and interest of its avian fauna. The book is more than a systematic list, as it includes chapters on a wide variety of ornithological topics."

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Atlas Of Breeding Birds of the London Area

David J. Montier

London Natural History Society

Batsford

1977

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Birds of Caernarfonshire

Peter Hope Jones

Cambrian Ornithological Society

1976

A full systematic list of birds recorded in the county.

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Birds of Breconshire: A Review of Status and Distribution

M.E. Massey

Brecknock Naturalists Trust

1976

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The Birds of Nottinghamshire

Editor: Austen Dobbs for the Trent Valley Bird Watchers

David & Charles

1975

"This County bird book brings the record of Nottinghamshire's ornithology up to dateand presents it in an easily usable form for today's large numbers of birdwatchers - whether local, visiting or just interested in birds anywhere. The systematic list, the first comprehensive one since 1907, is designed to answer the innumerable questions on arrival and departure times of migrants, on recorded visits by rarities, or changes in numbers or distribution. In the earlier chapters, the county's various habitats and their bird populations are discussed and this concentrated look at a limited area gives an unusually sharp picture of the status and problems of bird life today, on how density and distribution are affected by the ever-faster rate of change resulting from man's activities."

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Birds of Merioneth

Peter Hope Jones

Cambrian Ornithological Society

1974

91 page book.

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Atlas of Breeding Birds of the West Midlands

Editor: J. Lord and D. J. Munns

West Midlands Bird Club

1970

A guide to the distribution of breeding birds in Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire.

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The Birds of Flintshire

J.E. Birch, R.R. Birch, J.M. Birkwell, E.J. Stokes and G.F. Walton

Flintshire Ornithological Society

1968

38 page booklet.

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The Birds of Glamorgan

A. Heathcote, D. Griffin & H.L. Salmon

Cardiff Naturalists Society

1967

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The Birds of Berkshire and Oxfordshire

M.C. Radford

Longman

1966

Systematic list of 286 species with 19 b/w plates.

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Birds of Cardiganshire

G.C.S. Ingram, H.M. Salmon and W.M. Condry

Cover drawing: C.F. Tunnicliffe

West Wales Naturalists Trust

1966

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