It is difficult to imagine the amount of work that must have gone into this publication … Not only has it thoroughly earned a place in my library, but it has also already found a permanent residence in my field pack.

British Wildlife

A photographic handbook to the spectacular and diverse range of fish species in Britain.

This comprehensive guide covers 200 freshwater and marine species most likely to be encountered across Britain. Richly illustrated with stunning colour photographs throughout, the species accounts include useful information on identification, size, key features, behaviour, habitat, distribution, conservation status, food and similar species, aiding accurate identification.

Field Guide to British Fish also contains expert knowledge on fish twitching, life cycles, fish senses, and a handy list of British fish species. From the smallest minnow to gargantuan basking sharks, this is an essential companion for anyone interested in finding and identifying fish species from across the UK.

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A comprehensive guide to freshwater and marine fish species found in Britain, with detailed species accounts and beautiful photography throughout.
A comprehensive guide to freshwater and marine fish species found in Britain, with detailed species accounts and beautiful photography throughout.
Written and photographed by Jack Perks, an expert on fish with excellent experience filming and presenting for shows such as Springwatch and Countryfile.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781399412254
Publisert
2025-05-01
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
420 gr
Høyde
136 mm
Bredde
190 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Jack Perks is a wildlife photographer, TV presenter, writer and a leading expert on British fish. He has worked as a cameraman on various wildlife programmes, including Springwatch, Countryfile, The One Show and David Attenborough documentaries. As well as writing hundreds of articles for leading nature magazines, such as BBC Wildlife and Country Life, Jack is the author of Freshwater Fishes of Britain and Field Guide to Pond and River Wildlife. He is a vice president of WildFish Conservation.