Recommended Field Guides
Plants, Trees & Animals


The Best Guide Books on UK Flora and Fauna we have come across

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Trees in Britain, Europe and North America

Trees in Britain, Europe and North America
Roger Phillips, Sheila Grant A unique encyclopedia of the trees found in Britain, Europe and North America
Grasses, Ferns, Mosses and Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland

Grasses, Ferns, Mosses and Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland
Roger Phillips, Sheila Grant A clear, photographic guide for grass, fern and moss identification
Tom Brown's Field Guideto Nature and Survival for Children

Tom Brown's Field Guide
to Nature and Survival for Children
Tom Brown.Jr A valuable tool if you have children and want to introduce them to bushcraft and nature awareness
Tom Brown's Field GuideThe Forgotten Wilderness

Tom Brown's Field Guide
The Forgotten Wilderness
Tom Brown.Jr Describes the natural beauty to be found in urban and suburban landscapes.
Trees of Britain and Northern Europe

Trees of Britain and Northern Europe
Alan Mitchell This book illustrates in colour every tree regularly found in Britain and northern Europe
Trees (Collins Gem)

Trees (Collins Gem)
Alastair Fitter and
David More This Portable guide is a quick way to identify most common tree species in northern Europe. Illustrations show tree & leaf shape, flowers, fruits and bark
Collins Complete Guide - British Trees: A photographic guide

Collins Complete Guide - British Trees: A photographic guide
Paul Sterry This essential guide covers the 360 species of tree found in the British Isles with details on how to identify from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree.
Collins Complete Guide - British Wild Flowers: A photographic guide

Collins Complete Guide - British Wild Flowers: A photographic guide
Paul Sterry A well laid out field guide to common British wildflowers grouped by family. Nice photos make for easy identification.
Wild Flowers of Britain

Wild Flowers of Britain
Roger Phillips & Sheila Grant One of the best wild flower guides available, an excellent identification book too
Wild Flowers (Collins Gem)

Wild Flowers (Collins Gem)
Martin Walters A pocket-sized book on British & Irish wild flowers. Has both photographs and artwork for a really practical identification guide.
Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Northern Europe

Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Northern Europe
Geoff Sample Includes 2 CDs of songs and calls of British birds. Lists bird species analyzing their sounds and meanings. An invaluable guide for any twitcher.
Collins Bird Guide: The Most Complete Guide - Birds of Britain and Europe

Collins Bird Guide: The Most Complete Guide - Birds of Britain and Europe
Lars Svensson,
Peter J.Grant Provides information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, detailes on size, habitat, range, identification and voice are given.
Collins Complete Guide - British Birds: A photographic guide

Collins Complete Guide - British Birds: A photographic guide
Paul Sterry One of the best guides for indentifying birds in the UK. Beautiful photos of every plumage with info on habitats, voice, plumage and migration
Mammals of Britain and Europe

Mammals of Britain and Europe
David W. Macdonald,
Priscilla Barrett A definitive field guide to over 230 species of mammal found in Europe. Shows how to quickly identify species visually or by tracks, droppings & midden.
Collins Complete Guide to British Animals: A photographic guide

Collins Complete Guide to British Animals: A photographic guide
Paul Sterry A guide to identification of many british fauna, their tracks, trails & habitat. More wildlife than domestic with good detail on each species covered.
Collins Complete Guide - British Wildlife: A photographic guide

Collins Complete Guide - British Wildlife: A photographic guide
Paul Sterry Comprehensive photographic guide to every common species of British wildlife, beautiful photos allow anyone to identify wildlife in the UK
Insects of Britain and Western Europe

Insects of Britain and Western Europe
Michael Chinery This great insect guide uses colour drawings rather than photos for easier identification. A well balanced field guide.
Mushroom Picker's Foolproof Field Guide:

Mushroom Picker's Foolproof Field Guide:
Peter Jordan The Expert Guide to Identifying, Picking and Using Wild Mushrooms





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