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Marine conservation
Bob Earll explores what marine conservation involves in practice by providing a synthesis of the main developments from the viewpoints of 19 leading practitioners who have shape its progress and successes. Case studies describe a wide range of European and international projects.
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Bat roosts in trees
This is a guide to finding tree-roosts for ecologists and tree-care professionals. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of surveyors and amateur naturalists across Europe as part of the Bat Tree Habitat Key project.
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Amphibian biology, volume 11, part 4
This volume is devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in Southern Europe. Experts from each country describe the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an emphasis on native species.
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The ascent of birds
When and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve? How did these early birds spread across the globe and give rise to the 10,600-plus species we recognise today? Based on the latest scientific discoveries, The Ascent of Birds sets out to answer these fundamental questions.
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Social calls of the bats of britain and ireland
This book brings together the current state of knowledge of social calls relating to the bat species occurring within Britain and Ireland, with some additional examples from species represented elsewhere in Europe. It includes access to a downloadable library of calls to be used in conjunction wi...
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The red kite’s year
A beautifully illustrated natural history of the Red Kite, including the successful reintroduction programme. Follow the birds through the ups and downs of the year, from the rigours of raising young during the warm summer months to the struggle for survival in the depths of winter.
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Identification guide to the non-native invasive plants of britain and ireland
This accessible, beautifully illustrated guide gives you the tools to be confident in how to identify non-native invasive plants in Britain and Ireland. Covers everything from trees to seaweeds, and carefully differentiates lookalike species.
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Moss safari
This book takes readers on an inspiring journey into the hidden world of moss, revealing the fascinating lives of the Microscopic Big Five, while exploring their vital role within moss, the global ecosystem and in science.
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Wildlife and wind farms - conflicts and solutions
This unique multi-volume work provides a comprehensive overview of the interactions between wind farms and wildlife. Volume 3 documents the current knowledge of the potential effects upon wildlife during both construction and operation of offshore wind farms.
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Bat conservation
This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of bats. The authors have developed a global list of interventions that could benefit bats. For each intervention, the book summarises studies captured by the Conservation Evidence project.
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Field guide to the birds of north america
A complete, yet compact and user-friendly, field guide to all the birds of the USA and Canada. Drawing on years of guiding experience, the book is designed to be the easiest guide to use in the field while birding. Covering 1,100 species with over 6,000 illustrations.
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Where to watch birds in france
The ultimate birding site guide to France – the 312 sites covered by the authors enable the reader to see the widest possible species diversity and largest range of local specialities in a reasonable time.
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The call of carnivores
Hans Kruuk is a leading authority on animal behaviour and the author of classic studies of hyaenas, otters and badgers. In this book he describes his lifelong fascination with natural history, the many species he has studied and the wild settings across the world that formed the background to his...
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Snakes of peninsular thailand
This stunning photographic guide to nearly 200 snake species of peninsular Thailand offers detailed descriptions of each species as well as chapters covering snake biology, conservation, threats, plus tips on finding – and avoiding – these fascinating reptiles.
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Mountain flowers and trees of caucasia
Mountain Flowers & Trees of Caucasia describes and illustrates in full colour nearly all the wild flowers, trees and shrubs that can be found over 1,000 metres above sea level – 1,009 species.
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The eurasian beaver
This book presents a case for our future coexistence with beavers by providing factual information on this species that has now passed from national memory, covering the biology, behaviour and ecology of the Eurasian beaver in a British context, from their early history in archaeology and folklor...
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Walking safaris of africa
A walking safari is the best way to enjoy pristine African wilderness, reaching places impossible for vehicles. It offers safari travellers the joy of genuine immersion. This book combines practical tips, reserve-by-reserve information of specific interest to walkers, and vivid narratives of the ...
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Bumblebees
This book introduces techniques and approaches to original work so that anyone with an interest can usefully contribute to furthering our understanding and appreciation of these important insects.
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Solitary wasps
This Naturalists' Handbook aims to attract more people to the study of solitary wasps by describing the ecology, distribution and natural history of these insects, including all relevant research in one convenient volume.
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Protected species and biodiversity
This book looks at the need for properly collected protected species surveys data to accompany planning applications. In the detailed tables that fill half of the book, it provides a single source of guidance suitable for use by planners, householders and ecological consultants alike.
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The biological recording handbook
Comprehensive information for anyone making wildlife records, whether amateur recorder, ecological consultant or conservation biology academic. Covers every aspect of recording, from how to make a robust record, to planning – including relevant legislation and monitoring – the wider context, anal...
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A snorkeller’s guide to the mediterranean
A snorkeller’s identification guide to the most frequently encountered marine species of the Mediterranean. Presented in an informative yet readable way, includes numerous tips on how to make the most of your snorkelling.
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A guide to britain's rarest plants
This guide describes 66 native species of plants that have the most narrowly restricted ranges in Great Britain. Each species is shown together with its habitat, to allow the reader to better understand the ecological context, and other scarce plants in the same area are indicated.
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Purposeful birdwatching
This book explains how to make your birdwatching more enjoyable, fulfilling and worthwhile. Illustrated throughout with the author’s sketches and fieldnotes, this is a call to appreciate birds for themselves.
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Leaf beetles
A detailed and accessible overview of leaf beetles covering the natural history, ecology and biology of the Chrysomelidae and its close relatives the Megalopodidae and Orsodacnidae in Britain, including a comprehensive guide to identification, study techniques and materials.
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Wildlife photography fieldcraft
An approachable step-by-step guide on how to find UK wildlife and use natural history understanding to aid successful photography. Inspiring images and comprehensive detail make this book an essential tool for the amateur wildlife photographer or naturalist who wishes to document their finds.
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Worlds within worlds
This friendly book offers step-by-step guidance to exploring the endlessly captivating miniature world of microscopes.
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Marine mammal observer and passive acoustic monitoring handbook
The ultimate guide to marine mammal mitigation during industrial activities. This comprehensive manual covers training and entering the field, mitigation measures, legislation, equipment and technology, sources of anthropogenic noise and the physics of sound propagation.
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Tadpole hunter
A personal story of how amphibian conservation and research has developed in Britain since the late 1960s by someone who was there right at the beginning. The author initiated key long-term monitoring, surveillance and studies that continued until well into this century.
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Rock pools
Animal diversity is far greater in the sea than in terrestrial or freshwater habitats, reflected by the hugely varied fauna of rock pools. With chapters covering rock-pool ecology, seaweeds, animals, identification keys and guidelines for field work and further study, this book is an indispensabl...
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The game of species
Why is life so diverse? Why are there so many kinds of species? This book explores the origin of biodiversity, its evolution and continuance, and the impact that humans are causing on this natural heritage.
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The green woodpecker
All aspects of the life of the Green Woodpecker are covered in great detail in this book. Information on its origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, moult, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships are presented comprehensively and illustrated...
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Blowflies
This book introduces the natural history of blowflies and draws attention to some unanswered questions about thier biology. It offers illustrations and keys for identification.
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The merlin
This book explains the complex origins and behaviours of the Merlin, from its obscure fossil ancestors through to the contemporary challenges that it faces from habitat destruction, environmental pollution and climate change. Reveals some surprising regional differences that offer new understandi...
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Treated like animals
Society’s arbitrary and inconsistent grouping of animals according to their ‘use’ means that we tolerate institutionalised inhumane exploitation for some while striving to protect others. The author advocates an approach to animal exploitation based on science and a universal ethics.
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Insects and thistles
This book introduces the community of insects that make their home on thistles, feeding on the leaves, the flowerheads, the roots, the stems, or each other.
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Pine marten
Sightings of one of our rarest, most elusive mammals are increasing in Britain and Ireland. Now, for the first time, readers can directly observe Pine Marten behaviour. Using ingenious photography, this book uncovers their secretive life, revealing how Pine Martens behave and interact with their ...
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The vanishing mew gull
A rich and detailed consideration of the names and naming of the birds of the Western Palaearctic.
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Challenges in estuarine and coastal science
Estuarine and coastal waters are acknowledged points of anthropogenic impact. For practitioners, academics and students in the field of coastal science and policy, this book examines and exemplifies current and future challenges: from upper estuaries to open coasts and adjacent seas; from tropica...
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Writing effective ecological reports
An in-depth guide to writing high-quality and effective professional ecological reports. Mike Dean distils the knowledge and experience gained over a period of more than 20 years working as an ecological consultant, during which time he has written and reviewed many such reports.
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Animals under logs and stones
Logs, stones and the like provide an interesting interface between the damp depths of the soil and the drier open ground surface, offering refuges for a fascinating array of animals. This book is the ideal tool to unlock that hidden world.
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Better posters
Better posters means better research. Distilling over a decade of experience from the popular Better Posters blog, Zen Faulkes will help you create a clear and informative conference poster that delivers maximum impact for your research.
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Mosquitoes
This book brings together all of the current research and information on British mosquitoes, providing a comprehensive, accessible guide to the study and identification of British species.
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A birdwatchers’ guide to turkey
A birding site guide with lists of species to be seen in Turkey, best visiting times and seasonal variations, plus concise information needed to make your trip a success.
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Reconnection
This book tells the story of how our relationship with nature got broken, why it matters and how to fix it. There is growing recognition that the root cause of wildlife loss and the warming climate is people’s disconnection from nature, yet solutions focus on technical fixes. Reconnection conside...
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Fundamental skills for modern lawyers
Written for lawyers at every stage of their career, Fundamental Skills for Modern Lawyers bridges the gap between legal expertise and human insight – helping practitioners become not just good lawyers, but trusted advisers and effective leaders.
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Eagle days
This book is based on many years of experience with eagles. It was written by bringing together Stuart's diary and field notes, along with his photographs, thus providing a complete description of eagles, their behaviour and ecology.
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A birdwatchers’ guide to southern spain and gibraltar
Provides details of the key birdwatching sites and areas, and birdwatching tips for the region, as well as information on accommodation, planning a trip, bird species and other wildlife likely to be seen.
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Seaweeds of the british isles
This volume is written by leading authorities in red algae. All subfamilies, genera and species are described, notes on ecology and distribution given, and each named species is illustrated by one or more half-tones or line drawings showing distinctive features. User-friendly keys are provided to...
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Seaweeds of the british isles
This volume covers the species attributed to the class Fucophyceae. Each species description incorporates notes on ecology and distribution and many are supported by line illustrations.
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Flora of madeira
Flora of Madeira is the first book to describe fully all of the vascular plants of the Madeiran and Salvage Islands. It covers over 1360 species of native and naturalized plants, many of them little known. A high proportion of taxa, some 16%, are endemic to the islands themselves or are restricte...
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Woodland survey handbook
This is a handbook to surveying flora and fauna in woodlands. Covering both theory and practical methodology, this guide enables the reader to carry out the conservation surveys on which protection and management action is based.
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National vegetation classification - users' handbook
This handbook provides a general introduction to the National Vegetation Classification (NVC). It details the methodology for sampling and describing vegetation in the field and explains how such information can be used to identify plant communities.
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Horseshoe bats of the world
Definitive work covering 70 species from 17 groups. Each species is described with sections on characters (external, cranial and dental), recognised subspecies, morphology, taxonomy, ecology, echolocation, distribution and conservation status.
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Insects, plants and microclimate
The microclimate around a plant is particularly complex and interesting, and an insect sitting on a leaf may be inhabiting a weather system completely different from the weather outside.
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Flora of glamorgan
The old county of Glamorgan has a rich and diverse flora with over 80% of the vascular plant flora of Wales being recorded in the county. This account, first published in 1994, was the first to treat fully its lower plants. It draws together information on the ecology, abundance and distribution ...
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Herpetofauna workers' manual
An indispensable manual for conservationists throughout the UK and much of mainland Europe. It provides conservation guidance on the twelve non-marine amphibian and reptile species native to the British Isles. It covers a wide range of issues, from advice on surveying to reintroductions.
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Camera trapping for wildlife research
Camera trapping is a powerful and now widely used tool in scientific research on wildlife ecology and management. This book provides a much-needed guide to the sound use of camera trapping for the most common ecological applications.
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Plymouth blitz
Plymouth Blitz recounts the deadliest civilian incident in Plymouth during World War II when a German bomb struck the Portland Square Air Raid Shelter in April 1941. Through eyewitness accounts and archival research, this book captures the courage, fear, and resilience of ordinary people living u...
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The social lives of bats
Bats live in highly complex social groups. From attracting a mate to maintaining life-saving friendships, they exhibit a huge variety of fascinating social behaviour. This ground-breaking book reveals the intimate secrets of bat society and relationships.
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Thrips
Thrips remain a mysterious group of insects because up to now they have been studied by only a few specialists. A factor limiting their appeal has been the problem of identification. Some species are genuinely difficult to separate, but others can be named fairly easily and some can even be recog...
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Marine biological invasions
The latest advances in research into the detection, prevention, control and management of marine invasive species.
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A miscellany of bats
Long the focus of fascination, and sometimes fear, bats account for 20% of all mammal species worldwide. This book offers an entertaining and personal vision of bats’ central place in the universe, covering all aspects of their biodiversity, ecology and natural history – from flight and echolocat...
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Field guide to the snakes of zimbabwe
This field guide describes all 87 of the recorded snake species found in Zimbabwe. All species are beautifully presented with detailed descriptions, 87 accurate distribution maps and nearly 300 photographs.
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Field guide to the snakes of malawi
This easy-to-use field guide is the most up-to-date resource available on the snakes of Malawi, including detailed descriptions of all 67 recorded species along with species distribution maps and 200 photographs that make snakes esay to identify. Useful sections also include snakebite first aid, ...
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Where to watch birds in portugal, the azores & madeira archipelagos
Portuguese territory goes well beyond Portugal itself; it also comprises the Atlantic archipelagos of Azores and Madeira. This is the only birdwatching site guide to cover the entire territory, describing 44 sites in Portugal and now expanded to include the Azores with all its rarity hotspots.
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Rewilding glen affric
Rewilding Glen Affric takes us on a long journey of wildlife restoration one of the finest remnants of Scotland’s mighty Caledonian Forest. Packed with evocative words and stunning photographs of the trees and the great diversity of other wildlife that makes the forest its home.
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Bird senses
Journey deep into the world of birds, with a ‘through birds’ eyes’ approach to ornithology. There is a lot more to a bird’s world than what it receives through its eyes.This book shows how all the senses complement each other to provide each species with a unique suite of information that guides ...
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The eurasian beaver handbook
This book presents a detailed overview of the ecology and behaviour of the Eurasian beaver. It shows how to recognise the presence and activities of beavers. It provides tried and tested methods for mitigating adverse impacts of beaver behaviour and demonstrates how to apply management techniques...
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The effective ecologist
The Effective Ecologist covers the stuff that no-one told you about at university - how to develop your business and office-related skills to succeed in your career as a professional ecologist. It will provide you with the skills and effective behaviours within the workplace that will enable your...
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Studying invertebrates
A comprehensive guide to designing and carrying out ecological investigations, especially those involving sampling invertebrates. The book is a highly practical guide to fieldwork, statistical testing and interpretation.
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Insects on cherry trees
Cherry trees are common in gardens and countryside, and the rich communities of insects that live on them offer excellent opportunities for research. As cherries become more popular for planting in amenity areas and woodland, it is increasingly important to understand how their insects interact w...
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The physics of birds and birding
In this book, a physicist losing his eyesight shows birders what they haven’t been seeing all along. Focusing on the underlying tapestry of nature, The Physics of Birds and Birding explores the science behind the colors, sounds, and behaviors of birds, the tools we use to enjoy them, and the deep...
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The barbastelle bat conservation handbook
This is a long-awaited guide to barbastelle bat ecology, behaviour, conservation management and threats, the first publication of its kind to draw together all of the scientific research on the barbastelle bat into one comprehensive volume.
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Remote sensing and gis for ecologists
This book will allow ecologists to get started with the application of remote sensing and to understand its potential and limitations. Using practical examples, the book covers all necessary steps from planning field campaigns to deriving ecologically relevant information through remote sensing a...
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An illustrated guide to british upland vegetation
The first comprehensive, single book on plant communities in the British uplands, providing concise descriptions of all currently recognised British upland vegetation types. The book brings together all of the upland communities described in the National Vegetation Classification.
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Community ecology
Covers many of the mainstays of community analysis including: diversity, similarity and cluster analysis, ordination and multivariate analyses. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers seeking a step-by-step methodology for analysing plant and animal communities using R an...
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Crossbills and conifers
Crossbills & Conifers explores their intimate connection to reveal why crossbills have become an exemplar of diversification and coevolution. Craig Benkman takes readers on a journey of discovery, providing context and understanding of a series of unique and interrelated insights into crossbi...
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Bee conservation
This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild bees. The authors worked with an international group of bee experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit wild bees.
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Amphibian biology, volume 11, part 3
This volume is devoted to the causes of amphibian decline and to conservation measures in Western Europe (Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal). Experts from each country describe the ecological background and the conservation status of affected species, with an ...
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Snails on rocky sea shores
The snails found living on rocky sea shores are among the most rewarding invertebrate animals to study. Species such as dog-whelks, topshells and winkles are easy to find, capture, identify, measure and mark. This book provides a key to common species, background ecology, an overview of rocky sho...
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Seaweeds of the british isles
The first of three parts comprising Volume 1, this book covers the orders Nemaliales and Gigartinales. A general introduction to the Rhodophyta deals with such topics as morphology, reproduction and economic utilization. Each species is then described and illustrated and notes on the ecology and ...
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Aphids on deciduous trees
The authors make this much-needed Naturalists' Handbook accessible by confining themselves to aphids living on broad-leaved trees. This has reduced the problems of identification to manageable proportions.
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Living with lynx
This book investigates whether we could and should learn to live with species like lynx, wolves and bears again in Britain and Ireland. We travel back in time, across the world and into the future to explore this contested topic.
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Ants
Includes photographs of workers of all 61 ant species of Britain and Ireland, together with comprehensive keys to workers, queens and males. There are quick-check keys to workers and nests, and distribution maps. An account of ant biology and ecology is supplemented by many action photographs.
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Where to watch birds in sardinia
This guide provides detailed information on the 43 key birding sites in Sardinia. For each site the target species are highlighted, along with information on habitat, when to visit, other wildlife, facilities, access, how long you'll need, the photographic opportunities and recommendations for yo...
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Behind the binoculars
Mark Avery and Keith Betton, passionate birdwatchers and conservationists, interview members of the birdwatching community about the lives of famous birdwatchers. They take you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities.
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Aphid predators
Aphids and their colonies are excellent arenas in which to observe predators in action. A range of insects come to eat or parasitise the aphids or to drink their honeydew.
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A wildlife guide to georgia
The first guidebook of its kind for the Caucasus, not only giving information on where to go birding, but also covering mammals, dragonflies, flora and much more.
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Traffication
The trillions of miles we drive each year are just as destructive to our natural environment as any of the better known threats, such as habitat loss or intensive farming. Traffication does for road traffic what Silent Spring did for agrochemicals: awakening us from our collective road-blindness ...
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Ground beetles
This book introduces the natural history of ground beetles, paying particular attention to their feeding and the mechanical movements of their mouth parts and bodies in relation to diet and behaviour.
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Frustrating flowers and puzzling plants
This book offers a fresh approach to difficult plants that will make you become a more confident botanist. Unlike other wildflower guides, it will help you understand why some plants are trickier to identify than others.
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An introduction to r
The modern world is awash with data. The R Project is a statistical environment and programming language that can help to make sense of it all. This clear and methodical book will help you learn how to use R from the ground up, giving you a start in the world of data science.
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101 curious tales of east african birds
East Africa’s birds are extraordinary in their evolution, diversity and behaviour, often proving to be the unexpected highlight of a safari. Lavishly illustrated with beautiful photographs of each species, this book tells the fascinating, surprising, amusing stories of 100 regularly encountered b...
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Big bat year
During his itinerary covering just shy of 30 countries, Nils Bouillard was lucky enough to encounter no fewer than 400 species of bats. But beyond the impressive list, The Big Bat Year is a passionate tale about the people who are protecting bats all over the world.
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Invisible friends
Cutting-edge microbiome research is changing our understanding of reality. It is increasingly evident that microbes are the very glue that holds ecosystems together. This topical and original book counters the prevailing narrative of microbes as the bane of society, along the way providing much-n...
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