Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall - 6th Edition by Kevin Rylands & Sara McMahon (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The definitive guide to the birdwatching sites of Devon and Cornwall.

Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are on any birdwatcher's destination list, renowned for rare vagrants, wintering Avocets, seabirds and the UK's only Cirl Buntings. A wealth of habitats, from wide open beaches and towering sea cliffs to Atlantic woodlands and exposed tors, ensures much more besides, with a wide variety of species at any time of year.

Now in its sixth edition, Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall remains an invaluable and most trusted site guide for birdwatching in the region. This new edition features more than 80 updated sites and maps, and a fully revised and expanded text, including information on habitats, access, when to visit, and key species to see at each site during different seasons. This is an essential guide for all birdwatchers living in or visiting the land of cream teas.

About the Author

Kevin Rylands is a birder and naturalist living in Devon. He has worked for the RSPB for over 25 years, supporting the conservation of Chough, Cirl Bunting and Stone-curlew in particular. He is part of the Dawlish Warren Recording Group and was Devon Bird Recorder for six years.

Sara McMahon is a Devon-based birder. She wrote Bird Watching magazine's Cornwall round-up for more than 20 years and is the co-author of Best Birdwatching Sites in Cornwall and Scilly.