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Yorkshire

The Birds Of Durham

Editor: Keith Bowey, Mark Newsome

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.

Best Birdwatching Sites: North-East England

Brian Unwin

2012

"This latest addition to the Best Birdwatching Sites series is the largest yet produced, reflecting the wealth of birding riches uncovered by author Brian Unwin in all parts of Northumberland, Co Durham and Cleveland. Readers will find details of renowned sites such as the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne and the RSPB's exciting new Saltholme reserve, but Brian also enthuses about many exciting bird walks in inland Co Durham and Northumberland as well as coastal migrant hotspots and the former industrial sites now becoming havens for nature."

Birds of Cleveland

Martin Blick

2009

Species descriptions and status of 362 species recorded in Cleveland.

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

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

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.

Exploring Woodland: The North East and Yorkshire

Editor: Graham Blight

2008

"Discover the woods of the North East and Yorkshire with this practical guide - helping you make the most of every woodland visit. Colourfully written entries capture each wood's atmosphere, describing historical features, seasonal interest, its setting and the wildlife to look out for. Fully illustrated with maps and photographs, directions to each site plus symbols illustrating the facilities you will find on arrival, are all provided for easy reference. This reprinted edition features a wide variety of public and privately-owned woods (all easily accessible)."

Birdwatching in the North Pennines

Rebecca Barrett and Mike Langman

2005

A guide to the birds and birdwatching sites in the North Pennines AONB.

Where to Watch Birds: North East England

Dave Britton & John Day

2004

"The sparsely-populated northeast of England, comprising the counties of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham, has much to offer birders. Its coastline includes some important seabird cliffs, as well as tidal estuaries which are highly attractive to wintering and migrating wildfowl and waders. The Farne Islands are famous for their spectacular tern colonies and other breeding seabirds including Eider. The entire coastline is good for seawatching and also highly attractive to migrating passerines with many rarities recorded. Inland, the rugged and spectacular scenery of Northumberland hosts a range of upland species, and there are important reservoirs and wooded areas in the region. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated, with several new sites added and some existing site accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region."

A Summer Atlas of the Breeding Birds of County Durham

Editor: Keith Westerberg and Stephen Bowey

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."

Where to Watch Birds: North East England

Dave Britton & John Day

1995

"This provides information on birdwatching sites in Cleveland, Durham, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, detailing the major and minor sites for each county, and a listing of the birds to be found throughout the year."

Where To Watch Birds In Durham

Editor: Keith Bowey

1992

"This highly informative booklet contains details of 39 of the premier birdwatching sites in the County, with location, access and site details as well as information on birds to be seen and the best times to visit. A gazetteer lists a further 60 sites, with descriptions ranging from a line or two to a paragraph. The booklet contains eight colour photographs of bird species, and line drawings by Chris Gibbins and Chris Donald, as well a regional, site and a county map."

Birds of the University of Durham Botanic Gardens and Woodland

Kathleen O'Brien

1985

Natural History of Northumberland and Durham

Henry Tenger

1972

"This highly informative booklet contains details of 39 of the premier birdwatching sites in the County, with location, access and site details as well as information on birds to be seen and the best times to visit. A gazetteer lists a further 60 sites, with descriptions ranging from a line or two to a paragraph. The booklet contains eight colour photographs of bird species, and line drawings by Chris Gibbins and Chris Donald, as well a regional, site and a county map."

Bird Watching in County Durham

George W. Temperley

1954

A History Of The Birds Of Durham

George W. Temperley

1951

A Catalogue of the Birds of Northumberland and Durham

John Hancock

Williams & Norgate

1874