Bird Tracks: A Field Guide to British Species

Bird Tracks: A Guide to British Species explores and enhances the ability to identify a diversity of birds using just their tracks and trails. John Rhyder and David Wege approach this subject from the perspective of both the tracker and the birdwatcher. They have examined and described 139 species, each richly illustrated with a mixture of photographs and drawings of their unique tracks and trails. Bird Tracks is a comprehensive guide for trackers and birdwatchers interested in studying species found around the British Isles, and can also be of great use across north-western Europe. Written by experts in their respective fields, this work represents several years of research collated into the most in-depth study of bird tracks published to date. AUTHORS: John Rhyder is a naturalist, woodsman and wildlife tracker, both founder and Head Instructor at The Woodcraft School. He has also worked in arboriculture, conservation and habitat management and has been teaching since 1994. He is certified through CyberTracker conservation as a Senior Tracker, the highest level possible. He is the only person at this level and therefore the highest qualified wildlife tracker in Northern Europe. He is endorsed as an instructor in natural navigation techniques through Tristan Gooley and his school of natural navigation. He is regarded as one of the most experienced authorities in the field of bushcraft in the UK and his experience includes being appointed as chief instructor for Ray Mears. He lives in West Sussex. David Wege helps teach nature tracking in the UK with the Woodcraft School Ltd and the Field Studies Council. He recently finished a successful 30-year career in international bird and biodiversity conservation with BirdLife International in order to pass on his passion for tracking and nature connection. David is a life-long, passionate birdwatcher, professional tracker, wildlife photographer and all-round naturalist. 500 colour illustrations

About the Author :
JOHN RHYDER is a naturalist, woodsman and wildlife tracker, both founder and Head Instructor at The Woodcraft School. He has also worked in arboriculture, conservation and habitat management and has been teaching since 1994. He is certified through CyberTracker conservation as a Senior Tracker, the highest level possible. He is the only person at this level and therefore the highest qualified wildlife tracker in Northern Europe. He is endorsed as an instructor in natural navigation techniques through Tristan Gooley and his school of natural navigation. He is regarded as one of the most experienced authorities in the field of bushcraft in the UK and his experience includes being appointed as chief instructor for Ray Mears. He lives in West Sussex. DAVID WEGE helps teach nature tracking in the UK with the Woodcraft School Ltd and the Field Studies Council. He recently finished a successful 30-year career in international bird and biodiversity conservation with BirdLife International in order to pass on his passion for tracking and nature connection. David is a life-long, passionate birdwatcher, professional tracker, wildlife photographer and all-round naturalist.

Review :
‘A wonderful book that shares rare knowledge in a clear and focused way. I love it.’ ‘Most folk do it by sight, some by call or song, and now you can do it by lD-ing birds' tracks. Yes, birdwatching has taken another turn, thanks to this book.’ Birdwatching magazine's Book of the Month ‘This informative book is one of the most in-depth studies of bird tracks published to date.’ ‘I have no doubt that we will make regular use of this book in future, both in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. Congratulations to the authors and publishers on producing such an accessible and helpful guide, which deserves to reach a wide audience.’ ‘A smart, well-laid-out reference book on the footprints of birds found in the UK and provides a further resource and tool for both those of us simply interested in finding out what bird has left a print, to others looking more in depth at which birds are using aparticular habitat.’ ‘With illustrations and photographs to help, and academic detail to inform, this is indispensable for any bird enthusiast.’