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Author: Marianne Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife ISBN: 9781472974266 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 12
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Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK's gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs. RSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK's resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on how to create a butterfly-friendly garden are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Author: Marianne Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife ISBN: 9781472974266 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 12
Book Description
Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK's gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs. RSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK's resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on how to create a butterfly-friendly garden are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Author: Marianne Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife ISBN: 9781472974273 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 12
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Watching a garden busy with bees is one of the joys of summer. But can you tell a White-tailed Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee? Or confidently distinguish between a Patchwork Leafcutter Bee and a Long-horned Bee? Britain and Ireland are home to more than 270 species of bees, some of which play an important ecological role through their industrious pollination of our crops and wildflowers. RSPB ID Spotlight Bees is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 40 of our most widespread and familiar bees by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our bees, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on bug houses, planting for pollinators and gardening for bees are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Author: Marianne Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife ISBN: 9781472974297 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 12
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Whether you are following the progress of a moth as it flutters around a street lamp or become captivated by the sight of a hawk-moth feeding from lavender, moths are everywhere. But can you tell a Peach Blossom from a Buff Arches? Or distinguish between a Cinnabar and a Six-spot Burnet? Mostly active by night, moths are often overlooked compared to colourful day-flying butterflies. But the UK is home to more than 2,500 moth species, many of which are beautiful and varied, with different wing shapes, sizes and patterns. RSPB ID Spotlight Moths is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 90 of our most widespread and familiar moths by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our moths, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them - Practical tips on how to monitor moth populations and turn your garden into a moth haven are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Author: Marianne Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife ISBN: 9781472974242 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 12
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A reliable, attractive fold-out identification chart illustrating 50 of Britain's coastal bird species. This RSPB-licensed ID guide features 100 artworks illustrating 50 of Britain's best known coastal birds, including summer and wintering species. Artworks are printed on one side of the fold-out chart with species grouped taxonomically and helpfully labelled to assist with species identification. On the reverse of the artworks, informative and engaging text is provided on the featured species, as well as tips on the best reserves and pelagic trips for watching seabirds. Threats facing our coastal bird species are outlined with advice on what we can do to help to reduce plastic waste or overfishing in our seas. Breeding numbers are also detailed highlighting the UK's largest breeding colonies where we can see spectacular views of seabirds in summer.
Author: Tom Jackson Publisher: ISBN: 9781409345053 Category : Butterflies Languages : en Pages : 128
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The perfect pocket guide to butterflies and moths for beginnersRSPB What's That Butterfly? is ideal if you struggle with how to tell the difference between a Painted Lady and a Common Blue or a Six-Spot Burnet and a Hummingbird Hawk Moth. It's the perfect identification guide for beginners but also a handy field guide for the more seasoned nature lover.Featuring over 150 butterflies and moths, species overviews show you what to look for where and similar butterflies are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification so you can tell species apart.Become an expert butterfly and moth-spotter in no time with RSPB What's That Butterfly?
Author: DK Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN: 0241006236 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 128
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The perfect pocket guide to butterflies and moths for beginners RSPB What's That Butterfly? is ideal if you struggle with how to tell the difference between a Painted Lady and a Common Blue or a Six-Spot Burnet and a Hummingbird Hawk Moth. It's the perfect identification guide for beginners but also a handy field guide for the more seasoned nature lover. Featuring over 150 butterflies and moths, species overviews show you what to look for where and similar butterflies are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification so you can tell species apart. Become an expert butterfly and moth-spotter in no time with RSPB What's That Butterfly?
Author: Jeremy Thomas Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472982363 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 753
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WINNER OF THE 2010 GUARDIAN NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 1991 NATURAL WORLD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland provides comprehensive coverage of all our resident and migratory butterflies, including the latest information on newly discovered species such as Cryptic Wood White and the Geranium Bronze. When first published in 1991 it won the Natural World Book of the Year Award and won plaudits from all quarters. Fully revised, considerably expanded and reset in 2010, it was judged that year's Guardian Nature Book of the Year. Now revised again to reflect the latest research findings, and with up-to-date distribution maps, this remarkable book is THE guide to the appearance, behaviour, life cycle and ecology of the butterflies of Britain and Ireland.
Author: Phil Sterling Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472933575 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 1176
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'A much-needed guide – you can't truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.' – Nick Baker This beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Marianne Taylor
Author: Tom Jackson
Author: DK
Author: Jeremy Thomas
Author: Phil Sterling