Water Birds & Gulls

[Frapachino]

Hi all

Does anybody know of a guide for Waterbirds & Gulls that can be carried.

I presently use a Collins all rounder but wondering if there was anything more specific.

All recomendations welcome

Thank you

[MIKE THROWER]

Best Gull book on the market, photos of ALL plumages, illistations, and even hybrids.

Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America (Helm Identification Guides

Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America Helm Identification Guides: Amazon.co.uk: Klaus Malling Olsen, Hans Larsson: Books

[Frapachino]

Excellent, thank you; just had a look and it definately seems the book to get.

Any Waterbird recomendations?

Thank you

[Liparis]

I would ditto this post, I'm looking for a good carry-around book on freshwater birds.
Bill.

[astafjevs]

There's a Waders book in the very same series as Mike recommends for Gulls.

Can't vouch for either, personally, I make do with my Collins Bird Guide for the time being!

[Liparis]

Cheers, astafjevs.

[astafjevs]

Helm Identification Guides - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Theres a wildfowl one, as well, if thats what you meant!

[Frapachino]

Yep - did mean Wildfowl, the one you mentioned is out of print now and as such prices have gone through the roof.

I found a nice one in the end direct from Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Its easy to use and the identification system developed by Peter Scott is great. The drawings (all by him) actually highlight the relevant areas needed to ID a bird. Not bad for the money either and small enough to carry about