Description
Book SynopsisOffers an insight into the world of twitching, and the personal account of some of the author's missions to add birds to his increasing British life-list. This book contains his own photographs, paintings and illustrations, as well as car crashes, stormy sea crossings, plane convoys and even a coastguard rescue, encountered during his bird-quest.
Table of ContentsForeword by Richard Millington, Birding World. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Ancient Mariner. Chapter 2: Pilgrimage to Shetland. Chapter 3: Visiting Albert. Chapter 4: In the Company of Whales. Chapter 5: Southbound to Scilly. Chapter 6: October Thrushes. Chapter 7: Cape Clear. Chapter 8: The Rescue. Chapter 9: The Siege. Chapter 10: Day Trip to Dingle. Chapter 11: Fair Isle's Double. Chapter 12: All at Sea. Chapter 13: The Final Fling. Listings. Resources.
