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Malcolm Ogilvie: Books

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

The list is incomplete.

Books written by or with a contribution by Ogilvie

WWT Wildfowl journal edited by or including a paper by Ogilvie

The Birds of Islay: A Celebration in Photographs

Gordon Langsbury and M. A. Ogilvie

2006

"A book of colour photographs of birds found on the Hebridean island of Islay, along with text describing when and where they can be seen."

The Birds Of Islay: Including when and where to find them and lists of other fauna and flora

Malcolm Ogilvie

3rd edition

2003

"Third, enlarged and fully revised, edition of this popular guide, which first appeared in 1992. Expanded to 80 pages, it contains a complete systematic list of all 277 species and five identifiable subspecies seen on the island to the end of 2002. Status information for each species includes the most important areas and times of year, as well as an indication of numbers present, whether breeding, passage or wintering. Introductory chapters describe the different habitats on the island together with the top ten bird-watching locations. As a new feature, the booklet includes checklists of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and wild flowers."

Grebes of the World

Malcolm Ogilvie

Bruce Coleman Books

2002

"The book starts with an authoritative introduction on the origin, evolution, distribution, physiology and behaviour of grebes, followed by accounts of each of the 22 species: Little Grebe, Least Grebe, Australasian Grebe, Madagascar Grebe, Alaotra Grebe, Pied-Billed Grebe, Atitlan Grebe, White-Tufted Grebe, Titicaca Flightless Grebe, Hoary-Headed Grebe, New Zealand Grebe, Great Grebe, Red-Necked Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Horned Grebe, Black-Necked Grebe, Colombian Grebe, Silvery Grebe, Junin Flightless Grebe, Hooded Grebe, Western Grebe and Clark's Grebe. For each account there are 2-3 pages of well written text, summarising salient information on distribution, population, behaviour and other aspects of the species natural history."

Also includes full page painting by Chris Rose of each species in its natural habitat. There are also two identification plates highlighting field identification features.

Collect Birds on Stamps

Malcom Ogilvie, Jens Eriksen, Hanne Eriksen, D.J. Aggersberg

Stanley Gibbons

5th edition

2002

368 pages.

Lists officially issued postage stamps depicting birds for all countries of the world. The catalog is divided into two main sections. A listing of stamps by country and a listing of stamps by species. Over 10,000 stamps are included.

Photographic Handbook of the Wildfowl of the World

Malcolm Ogilvie

1998/2000

A comprehensive collection of photographs and descriptions of all the world's ducks, geese and swans. Over 700 photographs from leading bird photographers cover 236 species and sub-species. Wherever possible, the photographs are accompanied by full details of age and sex, and place photographed. Every significant plumage variation is shown, where appropriate, for each species.

Coloured Key To The Wildfowl Of The World

Peter Scott and Malcolm Ogilvie

1998

"This is a reference for identifying wildfowl species. The text is divided by identification feature: size, shape, colour, bill shape and colour, voice, and behaviour. Characteristics noted in this section then direct you to the plates which are organized by family or "tribe". For each species there is also a detailed list of where it can be found with both breeding and wintering locations. Migration habits are also described. Also included are sections on names and classification, an index that includes both common and Latin names, and details of Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserves throughout the UK."

The Wild Flowers of Islay: A Checklist

Malcolm Ogilvie

1995

"A checklist, published in 1995, of the more than 900 species of flowering plants found on Islay (and Jura). For each species an indication of status is given, both by means of a code letter to indicate Rare, Local, Common, Introduced, and by a listing of the 10-km squares of the National Grid (there are 13 on Islay) in which it has been found."

Wildfowl

M.A. Ogilvie

Hamlyn Behaviour Guides

Hamlyn

1994

"A monograph on the wildfowl of the Western Palearctic which focuses on the role which behaviour plays in identification."

The Birds Of Islay: Including when and where to find them

Malcolm Ogilvie

1994 (2nd edition)

1992 (1st edition)

A 3rd edition was published in 2003.

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume VI. Warblers

Executive Editor: Stanley Cramp and Duncan J Brooks

Illustrations: Alan Harris, Ian Lewington, DIM Wallace, and Dan Zetterstrom

Oxford University Press

1992

"The second of three volumes covering the passerines, containing descriptions of 64 species of warbler. Each breeding species is covered in full, with details of field characters, habitat, distribution, mortality, population, movements, food, behaviour, breeding, voice, plumages, moults, measurements, weights, structure, and geographical variation. Regular migrants and accidental species are covered in similar detail. There are maps showing breeding and wintering distribution. Each species is illustrated on colour plates, showing the full range of normal plumages, plus distant flight views. There are also colour plates of eggs, black and white illustrations, and text-figures showing special features, sonagrams and melograms, and annual cycles. Finally, there is a comprehensive bibliography and index."

Place Names of Islay: Their Meanings and Pronunciations

Katie Ferguson and Margot Perrons

Islay Museums

1990?

"The majority of the place names on Islay are Gaelic, though there are some which are Norse. This booklet lists about 160 of the more prominent names found on the Ordnance Survey map and gives hints on how to pronounce them correctly, as well as information on their origin and meaning."

Best Days with British Birds

Editor: Malcom Ogilvie and Stuart Winter

British Birds

1989

"An account of the most exciting, frustrating, enjoyable and memorable days of birdwatching chosen and revealed by 35 of Britain's most well-known birders, including the likes of John Busby, Peter Grant, Bill Oddie and Malcolm Ogilvie. Illustrated throughout with line drawings from a number of well-known bird artists. A fascinating read, and a must for all birdwatchers."

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume V. Tyrant Flycatchers to Thrushes

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, Hilary Burn, Dr P.J.K. Burton, Alan Harris, Viggo Ree, Laurel Tucker, D.I.M. Wallace

Oxford University Press

1988

This volume covers Flycatchers, Larks, Martins, Swallows, Pipits, Wagtails, Bulbuls, Waxwing, Hypocolius, Dipper, Wren, Catbird, Thrasher, Dunnock, Accentors, Robins, Nightingales, Rubythroat, Bluethroats, Bluetail, Redstarts, Blackstart, Whinchat, Stonechats, Ant Chat, Wheatears, Blackbird, Ring Ouzel, Fieldfare, Redwing, Veery and Thrushes. In total 114 species are described.

Cold Weather Movements Of Waterfowl And Waders: An Analysis Of Ringing Recoveries

Baillie, S.R., Clark, N.A. & Ogilvie, M.A.

British Trust for Ornithology

1986

269 page report.

Flamingos

Malcolm & Carol Ogilvie

1986

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume IV. Terns to Woodpeckers

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, C.J.F. Coombs, N.W. Cusa, H. Delin, Robert Gillmor, Miss C.E. Talbot Kelly, D.I.M. Wallace

Oxford University Press

1985

Wildfowl of Britain and Europe

M. A. Ogilvie

Oxford University Press

1983

This compact book (84 pages) uses 30 colour plates from Volume one of the Birds of the Western Palearctic combined with new text to provide a shorter guide to the wildfowl of Britain and Europe. It contains details which include identification, classification, evolution, habitat, distribution, movements, food, behaviour, breeding and plumage.

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume III. Waders to Gulls

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Illustrations: Norman Arlott, Dr P.J.K. Burton, N.W. Cusa, Robert Gillmor, D.I.M. Wallace

Oxford University Press

1983

Birdwatching On Inland Fresh Waters

M.A. Ogilvie

Severn House

1981

160 with colour plates, b/w plates and other illustrations and line drawings.

The Natural History of Britain and Ireland

Heather Angel

Book Club Associates

1981

"This beautiful book is a new natural history of Britain and Ireland, illustrated by one of Britain's finest natural history photographers. Heather Angel records nature as it is seen - the pine woods of the Cairngorms laden with snow, the flocks of barnacle geese on the banks of the Solway Firth, the immense charm of a southern chalk stream. But, as a creative photographer, she uses her art to explain the intricate ways of plants and animals resulting in an exquisite tribute to the British countryside."

The Bird-watcher's Guide to the Wetlands of Britain

M.A. Ogilvie

1979

A guide to wetland bird watching sites in Britain.

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume II. Hawks to Bustards

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Oxford University Press

1979

Wild Geese

M.A. Ogilvie

Poyser

1978

This book covers the geese of North America, Europe and Asia. There are detailed chapters on distribution, status and migration with migration and distribution maps. There are also chapters on classification, ecology, breeding, identification, exploitation and conservation. The identification chapter has sections on adult and first winter birds, downy young, plumage variants and voice, for each species and sub-species, as well as guidance on ageing and sexing geese in the field. Includes 16 colour identification plates by Carol Ogilvie.

The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Volume I. Ostrich to Ducks

Chief Editor: Stanley Cramp

Oxford University Press

1977

The Winter Birds

M A Ogilvie

1976

A guide to the British Birds that breed in the Arctic and migrate to Britain in the Winter. Sections include waterbirds, waders or shorebirds, seabirds, and land birds. General chapters include: the nature and extent of the arctic; the adaptation of birds to the arctic; and the conservation of arctic birds.

Ducks of Britain & Europe

M A Ogilvie

Poyser

1975

This book covers 42 species or subspecies of ducks which occur in Europe, including 11 vagrants from North America or Asia. A large part of the study deals with identification providing detailed information about adult males and females, immature birds, eclipse males, and downy young. Includes colour plates and distribution maps.