This is an easy-to-use identification guide to 280 species of wildlife most commonly found in the gardens of Britain, Ireland, and other parts of Northern Europe. The guide includes sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, moths and other insects, spiders, trees and shrubs, wildflowers , and fungi. There is an informative and user-friendly introduction that includes useful advice on how to attract wildlife to your garden. Protective plastic dust cover for durability in the field
About the Author Marianne Taylor has been a lifelong wildlife enthusiast with a particular interest in birds. Now a freelance writer and editor working on natural history books and magazines, she previously worked at bird book publishers Christopher Helm, and at Birdwatch magazine. Her previous publications include The Nature Book, Where to Discover Nature in Britain and Northern Ireland, and Photographing Garden Wildlife.
CONTENTS Introduction 6 Enjoying Your Garden Wildlife About this Book 10 How to Use this Book 11 Glossary 12 Birds 16 Mammals 41 Reptiles and Amphibians 49 Invertebrates 53 Trees and Shrubs 109 Wild Flowers 117 Mosses and Liverworts 149 Fungi 152 Further Information 156 Index 157