An entry-level photographic identification guide to the commoner birds of Britain and Northern Europe. It features 280 species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden. It also covers geography, climate, habits, taxonomy and nomenclature, bird topography, and the best places to watch birds in a way that doesn't assume prior knowledge of the subject. It includes a list of useful addresses and contacts. Protective plastic dust cover for durability in the field