Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. The time is ripe for a new, well illustrated orchid guide, covering the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations for all but one or two species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain. "A model field guide: good, large photographs that are actually rather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plant using the English language rather than "botanicalese"; useful diagrams of those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive section on geographical range and subspecies." The Daily Telegraph

Orchids of Britain and Ireland : A Field and Site Guide

Harrap, Simon

Harrap, Anne

Science & Math

Black

Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. This well illustrated orchid guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations for all but one or two species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain. "A model field guide: good, large photographs that are actually rather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plant using the English language rather than "botanicalese"; useful diagrams of those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive section on geographical range and subspecies." The Daily Telegraph

Orchids of Britain and Ireland

Biological Sciences

A C Black Publishers Ltd

A first sighting of an unexpected bird or an elusive mammal is a real  thrill and can encourage a lifetime's interest in nature. This new RSPB  book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a walk in the woods or a coastal  stroll. It isn't a site guide directing you to the same old sites,  instead The Great British Wildlife Hunt encourages you to  actively find species everywhere you go, by learning to recognise  landscape features, habitats and niches, and spot other signs that a  species is nearby. Each species has a score to inspire friendly  competition on your days out.

RSPB The Great British Wildlife Hunt

A&C Black

Orchids of Britain and Ireland: A Field and Site Guide

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Bloomsbury Wildlife

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