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Bedfordshire
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Buckinghamshire
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Cheshire
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Cumbria
Derbyshire
Devon
Dorset
Durham
Essex
Gloucestershire
Hampshire
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Isles of Scilly
Kent
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Leicestershire
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Norfolk
Northamptonshire
Northumberland
Nottinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Rutland
Shropshire
Somerset
Staffordshire
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
Warwickshire
West Midlands
Wiltshire
Worcestershire
Yorkshire

The Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside

Editor: Steve White, Barry McCarthy and Maurice Jones

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."

Birds In Cheshire And Wirral: A Breeding and Wintering Atlas

David Norman

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."

Where to Watch Birds: North West England

Allan Conlin, Dr J P Cullen, Pete Marsh, Tristan Reid, Chris Sharpe, Judith Smith, Stephen Williams

2008

"A guide to the best birding sites in the north western counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire. This area holds some of the finest upland sites in England, as well as some superb wetlands including Morecambe Bay which holds the largest wader roost in the country. The western coast of Northern England has a good record for attracting Nearctic vagrants, and the Lake District is the only place in England where Golden Eagles breed. The guide explores the best birding sites in the area, and several new sites have been added to this revised and updated third edition. Each site is described in terms of habitat, species, access and timing, and the volume is illustrated throughout with line drawings and maps of each site. This book seeks to enable birders plan productive trips at any time of the year."

Hilbre: Island in the Dee Estuary

Margaret Sixsmith

2006

"This title presents a comprehensive record of Hilbre Island in the Dee Estuary, illustrated with color photographs. Margaret Sixsmith presents a detailed look at the history, geology and nature of Hilbre, and a stunning look at its amazing landscape."

The Mersey Estuary

Mersey Estuary Conservation Group

2006

"The Mersey Estuary is one of the greatest natural assets in the northwest of England. Although some of the best areas for birds on the Mersey have no, or very limited public access, there are a number of sites where the wildlife can be observed. This title will go some way towards focusing attention on this rich wildlife area within easy reach of a large local population."

Wildlife of Lancashire: Exploring the Natural History of Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside

Editor: M. Edmunds, T. Mitcham, G. Morries and D. Bellamy

2004

"An authoritative and complete guide, by a range of expert contributors, to exploring the natural history of Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout. `Wow! This is a real classic. Every sort of living thing is here, whether it swims, slithers, walks, creeps, crawls, flies or stands resolutely rooted to its appointed spot, safe in the county of the red rose. This is your personal guide to a wonderland overflowing with fascinating, really wild life, there for you and your family to discover.' (From the foreword by David Bellamy.) Take a walk on the wild side in the old county of Lancashire and you will be rewarded with a cornucopia of living things. From the dizzy heights of Leck Fell to deep under the sea in Morecambe Bay, you are in for lots of surprises, big and small. You never really know what you are going to see next, but whatever it is this book will give you all the fascinating facts you could want. Red squirrels in Formby, sealife in Morecambe, birds in Bowland and otters on the Hodder and Ribble; read this book and wherever you wander, a walk in town or countryside will never be the same again. `Wildlife of Lancashire' is aimed at anyone who enjoys exploring the natural wonders of our region, and is packed full of superb images of treasures both common and rare. Intended to stimulate the general reader rather than inform the expert, the book is written in a clear and readable style, making it a real joy to use. The Wildlife Trust has been working for the past forty years to try to ensure that the wildlife of both town and countryside will be cherished by future generations."

The Mersey Estuary: Naturally Ours

Editor: M.S. Curtis and M. Baker-Schommer

2006

"An up-dated version of the published proceedings of the 1988 conference - The Mersey Naturally Ours - organised by the Mersey Conservation Group as a response to the threat posed to the Estuary's wildlife by a proposed tidal barrage. It traces the physical development of the Estuary since the last ice age, the influence of man and many aspects of its natural history."

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

Robert Pyefinch and Peter Golborn

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."

Where to Watch Birds: Cumbria, Lancashire & Cheshire

Jonathan Guest, Malcolm Hutchinson

1997

"A guide to Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire - counties which boast some of the most varied bird habitats in Britain. For this second edition new sites have been added, the maps have been redrawn and the information has been updated."

Birds In Cheshire And Wirral: A Breeding and Wintering Atlas

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

1992

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

Where to Watch Birds: Cumbria, Lancashire & Cheshire

Jonathan Guest, Malcolm Hutchinson

1992

"Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire boast some of the most varied habitats in Britain from the mountains of the Lake District to the green plains of Cheshire. The region also has four bird-rich estuaries which are of international importance. The authors have divided this guide into eight regions covering 66 sites. As with other volumes in this series, each site is described under the headings of habitat, access, timing and calendar giving the visitor all the information required to make the most of each trip. Jonathan Guest is a former bird recorder and editor of the Cheshire Bird Report and is joint editor of A Breeding Atlas of Cheshire and Wirral. Malcolm Hutcheson also wrote Cumbrian Birds."

Dispersion Of Waterfowl On The Mersey In Relation To Their Prey

S.J. Holloway, M.M. Rehfisch, & N.A. Clark

British Trust for Ornithology

1992

213 page report.

Waterfowl Distribution And Diet On The Mersey Estuary And Adjacent Areas

M.M. Rehfisch, J. Sim, N.A. Clark & S. Warbrick

British Trust for Ornithology

1991

212 page report.

The Day And Night Distributions Of Waterfowl On The Mersey And Adjacent Areas

N.A. Clark, P.F. Donald, T.M. Mawdesley & R.J. Waters

British Trust for Ornithology

1990

152 page report.

Bird Mortality Following The Mersey Oil Spill

J. Evans

British Trust for Ornithology

1990

36 page report.

Condition And Age Structure Of Bird Populations On The Mersey

N.A. Clark, J. Evans, & D. Lochhead

British Trust for Ornithology

1990

50 page report produced by the BTO in association with the Merseyside Ringing Group and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation.

The Impact Of The Mersey Oil Spill Of August 1989 On The Populations And Distribution Of Waterfowl

N.A. Clark, P.F. Donald, T.M. Mawdesley & R.J. Waters

British Trust for Ornithology

1990

107 page report.

Hilbre: The Cheshire Island: Its History and Natural History

Editor: J.D. Crags

1983

"This is the first book entirely devoted to a study of the Hilbre islands, which are situated about one mile from the extreme north-western corner of the Wirral Peninsula. These tidal islands have been famous among bird watchers for many years, during which time the ringing and continuous recording of birds has provided much valuable data about migration patterns. The Hilbre nature reserve is also of great importance to anyone carrying out serious research in the fields of botany and zoology, with its unique species of marine algae and spiders, and the particularly interesting grey seals. All of the contributors to this volume are specialists in their field, and have been engaged in research on Hilbre for many years; much of the data contained in their essays is based on research carried out especially for this publication. This comprehensive account of the human and natural history of the islands, richly illustrated with line drawings and photographs, will be of importance to all natural historians and will also be of considerable interest to many general readers."

Hilbre: The Island in a Wilderness

Valerie McFarland, Barry Barnacal & John Craggs

1983

" A description of the birds, wildlife and history of this small island in the Dee Estuary in Cheshire."

The Vertebrate Fauna Of Cheshire And Liverpool Bay

T.A. Coward, C. Oldham, J.Johnstone

1910

Covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes.

The Birds Of The Liverpool Area

Eric Hardy

1941

278 pages with 10 b/w plates.