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RSPB Everyday Guide to British Wildlife

Identify our common species and learn more about their lives
Series: RSPB
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This informative and engaging guide for beginner wildlife-watchers and nature enthusiasts describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects commonly seen in the British Isles. Do you know the difference between a hare and a rabbit? And could you tell a grasshopper from a cricket or... Read More
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This informative and engaging guide for beginner wildlife-watchers and nature enthusiasts describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects commonly seen in the British Isles.

This informative and engaging guide for beginner wildlife-watchers and nature enthusiasts describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects commonly seen in the British Isles.

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This informative and engaging guide for beginner wildlife-watchers and nature enthusiasts describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects commonly seen in the British Isles.

Do you know the difference between a hare and a rabbit? And could you tell a grasshopper from a cricket or a porpoise from a dolphin? A companion to our popular photographic bird guide, The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Wildlife will help you identify more than 100 of our most common and widespread species, from the back garden and town centre to the countryside and coast.

Species accounts include friendly text written by Charlie Elder, beautiful colour photos, fun facts, and top tips to help you identify crucial species characteristics while you're out and about. The easy-to-use layout helps beginners quickly find what they are looking for, and the book also includes practical advice and information on a range of fascinating topics, including wildlife ponds, gardening for pollinators, and rockpool residents.

Richly detailed and accessible, this helpful guide is a perfect introduction for anyone keen to get outside and learn more about the extraordinary range of wildlife we can see in Britain.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399413329

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Charlie Elder is a journalist and author of wildlife books The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Birds, Few And Far Between, which describes his adventures in search of Britain's rarest and most endangered species, and While Flocks Last, an account of his travels in search of the UK's most threatened birds. He has written articles on British nature for national newspapers and magazines.

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