Lonely Planet the Joy of Birdwatching

ISBN: 9781837582655

Published: 2024-09-03

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...