The Collins Gem series of books are a fantastic addition to any outdoor enthusiasts library, they are a perfect size for slipping in your pocket or bergan for a day or longer in the field.

The only comprehensive, full-colour, pocket-sized guide to significant British and Northern European birds.

This completely new edition of the best pocket-sized bird guide around uses both photography and original artwork to provide a practical and attractive identification guide.

Collins Gem Birds has easy-to-use identification details linked to full-colour illustrations for over 200 European species, covering all those that most birdwatchers could expect to see in a lifetime.

Each bird entry includes notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites. In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

A great pocket guide for the amateur and professional alike