Featuring updated data for this second edition, this is a field guide
to the tracks and signs of European birds. It describes, with colour
illustrations, the many physical signs that can be found in the field.
From feathers and skulls to prey remains and pellets, the volume seeks
to enable the field ornithologist to establish the presence of a
species without necessarily ever encountering the bird itself. Using
the information provided, readers should be able to learn much about
their local birds' habitat use and lifestyles. This edition includes
ten new plates of artwork, and covers a number of new species.

Autorentext

David Lees began training as a gardener at Hampton Court before deciding to join the Royal Marines. When he returned home, he had time to explore his fascination for wildlife and started surveying for the BTO nest recording programme. Through this work, he became part of a team studying Kestrel and Owl breeding, and carried out ringing of many species throughout the UK. A keen ornithologist, David spent time abroad, gathering evidence for the First and Second edition of this book, and providing much of the biometrical data. David sadly passed away in 2010.

Zusammenfassung
Featuring updated data for this second edition, this is a field guideto the tracks and signs of European birds. It describes, with colourillustrations, the many physical signs that can be found in the field.From feathers and skulls to prey remains and pellets, the volume seeksto enable the field ornithologist to establish the presence of aspecies without necessarily ever encountering the bird itself. Usingthe information provided, readers should be able to learn much abouttheir local birds' habitat use and lifestyles. This edition includesten new plates of artwork, and covers a number of new species.