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Collins Discover Birdwatching
by Rob Hume ; Dominic Couzens
ISBN: 0060849894
ISBN-13: 9780060849894
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harper Resource
Published date: 2006
Size: 6 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Pages: 192
Synopses
An introduction to bird watching, which covers attracting, identifying, and observing various kinds of birds in different locations.
Publisher's Notes
Enhanced by a listing of the best birdwatching sites throughout North America, a colorful introduction to birding offers information about birds in general, tips on identifying various species, descriptions of various types of habitats, guidelines for selecting and using equipment, lists of different birdwatching societies, and a comprehensive glossary of terms.
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover) (Collins Discover...)
Rob Hume; Dominic Couzens
Collins, 2006-06-01. Paperback. Like New. Never Owned or Read, Like New, May have a Publishers Remainder Mark!5 STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE! GREAT BOOKS, GREAT PRICES! ( more information) Offered by American Book Fairs (United States)
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover)
Hume, Rob
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CollinsDiscover Birthwatching: All the Tips and Techniques You Need to Get into Birdwatching (Collins Discover Series)
Hume, Rob; Couzens, Dominic
Collins / Harper Collins / Smithsonian Institution, 2006. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. New. Read, Mike (photographs); Tipling, David (photographs); Harper, Lizzie (illustrations). An excellent copy -- binding tight, pages clean & bright, cover pristine.. "An introduction to bird watching, which covers attracting, identifying, and observing various kinds of birds in different locations. Collins Discover: Birdwatching is your one-step guide to observing and identifying the birds in your garden and in the wild. This highly illustrated, practical reference provides you with all the information you need to discover birds, including details on size, distinguishing features, seasonal changes, and habitat. Inside you will find: Choosing the right equipment; Basic techniques for getting started; Essentials on identifying birds; Glossary of terms." ( more information) Offered by Yesterday's Muse (United States)
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover) (Qty: 19)
Dominic Couzens, Rob Hume
Harper Resource, 2006. Softcover. Brand New. 8.00 x 6.00 x 0.50. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 14.4 oz. Series: Collins Discover.... Enhanced by a listing of the best birdwatching sites throughout North America, a colorful introduction to birding offers information about birds in general, tips on identifying various species, descriptions of various types of habitats, guidelines for selecting and using equipment, lists of different birdwatching societies, and a comprehensive glossary of terms. An introduction to bird watching, which covers attracting, identifying, and observing various kinds of birds in different locations. . ( more information) Offered by Books and More by the Rowe (United States)
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover) (Collins Discover...)
Hume, Rob & Dominic Couzens
Collins. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2006. Paperback. 0.4 x 8.1 x 5.8 Inches; 192 pages . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover) (Collins Discover...) (Qty: 5)
Rob Hume; Dominic Couzens
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Birdwatching (Collins Discover) (Collins Discover...)
Hume, Rob; Couzens, Dominic
Collins. PAPERBACK. 0060849894 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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