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A Checklist of the Birds of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands and Guide to Status and Record Submission
West Midlands Bird Club
2013
"A unique, convenient, pocket-sized (A6) checklist of birds, sponsored by Focus Optics and produced by the West Midlands Bird Club. Easy to read bar charts show immediately how common a bird is in the region by month, while its breeding status is indicated by a number and an up/down arrow. For rarities and scarce species a code is used to indicate what details are needed when reporting sightings to the County Recorders. There is a checklist for each county and of course there is room for your individual lists, too. This splendid 36-page checklist finishes off with a comprehensive description of how to submit records, to whom, and the type of detail required. This latter part includes a full and pictorial list of the various parts of a bird to aid giving a complete description."
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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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Where to Watch Birds: West Midlands
Steve Coney, Frank Gribble, Helen J. Griffiths, Graham Harrison, Jim Winsper
Christopher Helm
2007
"Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the former West Midlands County are collectively known as the West Midlands. This is a region of contrasts: from the bleak moors of Peak District to the mellow hills of the Cotswolds; or from the wooded hillsides and streams of the Welsh border country to the lush valleys of the Avon. Within its rich mosaic of habitats can be found a combination of northern species such as Twite and Black Grouse and southern ones such as Nightingale; western ones like the Pied Flycatcher and the eastern Red-legged Partridge. Black Redstarts maintain a tenuous presence in the hub of Birmingham and the Marsh Warbler can still be found in Worcestershire. This third 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."
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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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Where to Watch Birds: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and the Former West Midlands CountiesGraham Harrison, John Sankey
Christopher Helm
1997
"The West Midlands (Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and the former West Midlands county) provide a wide range of bird habitats, from moorland, heath and wood to meadow, marsh and river. This guide covers 45 major areas, with 100 sites described in detail. Each major site has at least one detailed map, and the text is organized under the headings of Habitat, Species, Timing and Access."
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A Year in the Life of Worcestershire's Nature ReservesEditor: H. Green
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Pisces Publications
1995
"A unique compilation of diary accounts from the managers and wardens of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust's nature reserves. Published to celebrate the Trust's Silver Jubilee year, for each reserve an account is given of events in the year , bringing out the variety of activities among both wildlife and humans visiting the reserves. The book also functions as a reserve guide, with maps and access details, and it is sumptuously illustrated with colour photographs and specially-commissioned line drawings."
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The Nature of WorcestershireThe Wildlife and Ecology of the Old County of Worcestershire
G.H. Green and Brett Westwood
Barracuda Books
1991
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Birds of the Malvern District
M. Palmer-Smith
Second revised edition
1984
84 pages with photographs.
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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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Birds of the Malvern District
M. Palmer-Smith
Revised edition
1978
72 pages with photographs.
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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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Birds of the Malvern District
M. Palmer-Smith
1968
42 pages with photographs.
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The Birds of Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire
C. Norris
Occasional publications series no.17
RSPB
1951
16 pages.
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The Birds of Worcestershire
A.J. Harthan
Littlebury
1941
79 pages with b/w photographs.
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Handbook of Birds of the Malvern District
J.G. Harrison
University Of London Press
1941
55 pages including blank pages for notes.
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A List Of The Birds Of Worcestershire And The Adjoining Counties
J.W. Wills Bund
1891
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