Elder, Charlie – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Elder, Charlie – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 RSPB Everyday Guide to British Wildlife https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/rspb-everyday-guide-to-british-wildlife/ Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=48544 This informative and engaging guide for beginner wildlife-watchers and nature enthusiasts describes the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects commonly seen in the British Isles.

Do you know the difference between a hare and a rabbit? And could you tell a grasshopper from a cricket or a porpoise from a dolphin? A companion to our popular photographic bird guide, The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Wildlife will help you identify more than 100 of our most common and widespread species, from the back garden and town centre to the countryside and coast.

Species accounts include friendly text written by Charlie Elder, beautiful colour photos, fun facts and top tips to help you identify crucial species characteristics while you’re out and about. The easy-to-use layout helps beginners quickly find what they are looking for, and the book also includes practical advice and information on a range of fascinating topics, including wildlife ponds, gardening for pollinators and rockpool residents.

Richly detailed and accessible, this helpful guide is a perfect introduction for anyone keen to get outside and learn more about the extraordinary range of wildlife we can see in Britain.

]]> The RSPB everyday guide to British birds https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-rspb-everyday-guide-to-british-birds/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=38167 A perfect companion for nature enthusiasts and birdwatching beginners, in a revised and updated edition. The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Birds describes 80 common and widespread species that we’re most likely to come across in the British Isles and explains what makes each of them unique. Packed with fascinating facts and written in a friendly style, this RSPB guide is ideal for anyone who wants to identify and learn more about the birds they encounter, whether that’s in their back garden or while they’re out and about in urban and suburban settings or the British countryside.Alongside new photos to show both male and female birds where relevant, this second edition includes updates to species distribution and population numbers, as well as information on seasonal changes to British birds and how to attract birds to your garden. The guide also features updates to the UK’s Red List species and a new section on birds that are flying high despite the current biodiversity crisis. From owls to finches and crows to woodpeckers, this RSPB guide is ideal for beginner and casual birdwatchers looking to discover more about British birds.

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