Category Archives: Accessories
RSPB Spotlight: Robins
Our most iconic bird, the Robin, is one of the most characterful and familiar of all our garden visitors. Their melodious voices, bright red breasts and cheeky attitudes always endear them to us, but how much dowe really know about them?Despite their cute appearance, Robins are aggressively territorial and hold their territories all year. Their
RSPB Spotlight: Badgers
Badgers are elusive wanderers of the night and few mammals are as mysterious. Their nocturnal lifestyle means not many of us have ever glimpsed their monochrome form as they sniff and bustle their way through woodland or across pasture – yet most of us live far closer to a Badger group than we might think.
RSPB Spotlight Crows
From Ravens to Jackdaws and Choughs to Jays, crows are among some of Britain`s most familiar, abundant and opinion-dividing birds. The UK`s eight crow species all belong to the Corvidae family, and they have been deeply intertwined in our lives and culture since prehistoric times. Crows have long attracted a bad press. Reviled as scavengers,
RSPB Spotlight: Otters
Otters by Nicola Chester is an accessible and lively account of an intriguing and much-loved animal that, surprisingly, is still endangered and rarely seen despite a recent resurgence that has seen it expand from the remote countryside into our cities.Nicola`s charming, informed text brings this elusive and exciting mammal into sharper focus revealing what an
The Runner: Four Years Living and Running in the Wilderness
โ€The most beautiful book I ever read.โ€ Rune Larsson, ultra-distance runnerMarkus Torgeby was just 20 years old when he headed off into the remote Swedish forest to live as a recluse and dedicate himself to his one true passion: running. He lived in a tent in the wilderness, braving the harsh Swedish winters – for
Rspb Id Spotlight – Garden Birds
Whether you are watching small birds at your garden bird feeder or a raptor soaring overhead, birds are everywhere. But could you recognise a Marsh Tit from a Coal Tit? Or distinguish between a Song Thrush and a Redwing? These are just a handful of the array of birds that are attracted to the UK`s
Outrunning the Demons: Lives Transformed through Running
Hope through running… Running can take us to fantastic places. Just as importantly, it can also bring us back from terrible ones. For people in times of crisis, trauma and physical or mental illness – when normality collapses – running can put things back together again. After bestselling author Phil Hewitt was viciously mugged, stabbed
Rspb Id Spotlight – Wetland Birds
Whether you are listening to a flock of geese communicate as they fly overhead or watching a group of feeding waders on an estuary, wetland birds are among the UK`s most gregarious and charming waterbirds. But do you know a Coot from a Moorhen? And can you tell the difference between a Wigeon and a
Happy Food: How eating well can lift your mood and bring you joy
#1 International bestsellerโ€I love Niklas`s food, and it certainly makes me happy to eat it. It`s fascinating to see that the links between good food and good mood are backed by the latest science. All the more reason to tuck into these delicious dishes.โ€ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, May 2018`Writing this book has changed our lives. And
Rspb Id Spotlight – Coastal Birds
Whether you are scanning cliff faces packed with auks or watching large seabirds dive underwater to find food, visiting a colony of coastal birds is an unforgettable experience. But can you tell a Razorbill from a Guillemot? Or accurately distinguish between a Fulmar and a Common Gull? The vast and varied coastline of the UK
Skipper`s Medical Emergency Handbook
The Skipper`s Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea – whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip.This guide will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference
Rspb Id Spotlight – Birds of Prey
Whether it`s a soaring eagle or a restlessly gliding owl, chances are you will know a bird of prey when you see one, and there is something in the way they fly that captivates our gaze. But can you tell a Goshawk from a Peregrine? Or distinguish between a Common Buzzard and Honey Buzzard in
Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrialmammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guideto the great wealth of fauna in this region. Species accounts areconcise and authoritative, giving information on size, distribution,habitat, behaviour, reproduction and feeding. Each account is supportedby distribution maps and superb illustrations. The book features
RSPB ID Spotlight – Butterflies
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
The Complete Garden Bird Book: How to Identify and Attract Birds to Your Garden
One of the greatest pleasures of having a garden is being able to identify the great number of different bird species that may feed, bathe and nest there, or simply fly over, particularly during migration.This bestseller combines full identification and behavioural features of over 70 common garden bird species with detailed information on attracting birds
RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds
This edition of the best-selling field guide from the RSPB is compact, informative and beautifully illustrated, and features 215 of the most common birds found in Britain.
RSPB Spotlight: Puffins
Enduringly popular, Puffins are perhaps our most iconic species of bird, and are the most immediately identifiable of seabirds with their decorative bills and clown-like gait. Yet when they take to the air they wheel and turn with great agility and underwater these stocky little birds use short specially adapted wings to propel themselves through
RSPB Spotlight Bumblebees
Bumblebees are some of our most familiar insects, and are among the few that are almost universally viewed as `friendly` – their low buzzing is the quintessential sound of our gardens in the summertime.Spotlight Bumblebees considers all 24 UK bumblebee species, examining what made the group so successful and how circumstances have led to the
The Brilliant Abyss: True Tales of Exploring the Deep Sea, Discovering Hidden Life and Selling the Seabed
The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new medicines, and to gain a greater understanding of how this world of ours works. With an average
Tom Kerridge`s Dopamine Diet: My Low Carb, High Flavour, Stay Happy Way to Lose Weight
Thanks to his Dopamine Diet, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has shed eleven stone over the past three years. That`s the same as 70 bags of sugar. If you`re struggling with your weight and need to shift unhealthy pounds, this new approach makes it easy, and is guaranteed to make you feel happier in the process.
