Lonely Planet The Joy of Birdwatching
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Soar through this unique guide to birdwatching, which celebrates 60 enchanting bird species and where to find them. Packed with expert insights, trip planning tips, beautiful photography, and a further 120 ideas for birding experiences that explore the simple moments of joy, mindfulness and attentiveness found in watching birds go about their day.
Listen to the chirps and whistles of a nightingale's infamous song in the idyllic coastal nature reserve of RSPB Minsmere in Norfolk, UK; or spot the iconic bright blue and black plumage of the Superb Fairy-wren in Melbourne, one of Australia's most beautiful birds. This wonderful compendium is so much more than just ticking off the rarest species from a birdwatching list - it's a lesson in how to connect with our natural world and to do more of what you love: spending time in nature with our fascinating feathered friends.
Inside The Joy of Birdwatching:
- 60 in-depth profiles of birds and where in the world to find them, plus a local voice for each profile with a Q&A about each bird and its habitat
- 120 extra ideas for joyous bird-watching experiences
- At-a-glance reasons to go that offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find from each birding journey
- Accessibility awareness including an overview of amenities and conditions
- In the know tips and insights that show why each birding adventure is so joyful, plus locator maps, stunning photography, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities and experiences not to be missed
- Covers destinations including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
- -Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series
Do more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Birdwatching is the ultimate gift book for the ornithophile in your life, or a wonderful treat to inspire your next restorative birding adventure to a wild and remote National Park, epic mountain range or paradisiacal island.