Tony Clarke

This is a story about a pheasant shoot as seen through the eyes of our heroic bird, number 361. Having been told that the 'camp' he had been so unceremoniously dumped at, along with 400 other unsuspecting birds, was just a stopover until they would all be taken to Paradise Farm, an idyllic place they would be allowed to live free and happy lives. But 361 soon finds out that it is not Paradise waiting for them, but dozens of men with guns... So, how does one simple little bird rescue himself and 400 others from certain death?

A comprehensive guide to the birds of Macaronesia. Macaronesia, which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde, are home to a remarkably avifuna, one that includes endemic species such as the Azores Bullfinch and Blue Chaffinch, a host of endemic races, most of which have small and vulnerable ranges, and some species that are very difficult or impossible to see anywhere else, such as Houbara. Add in the fact that the Azores in particular punches way above its weight in terms of extremely scarce vagrants, especially Nearctic passerines, and you have a region that is a must-visit for any birder or world-lister. Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia, more than 450 species in all. The plates feature illustrations that include all plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts cover bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. The introductory sections covers climate, geography and ornithological history of the islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching localities. This authoritative book is an indispensable guide for any birder these jewels of the Atlantic.

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The world is running out of water and governments are privatizing water resources. This account explains the enormity of the problem, the dangers of the proposed "solution", and the alternative, which is to recognize access to water as a fundamental human right, not dependent on ability to pay.

Provides information on birding sites in Canary islands. This guide gives location and access, accommodation, birding strategy and species expected to be seen in each site. It also includes a selective bird list giving brief details on the distribution and status of the uncommon birds which may be found, cross-referenced to site information.