Hedgehogs by Pat Morris is a refreshingly lighthearted book by the country's leading hedgehog expert. Presenting scientific and down-to-earth information about one of Britain's best-loved wild creatures, the bumbling and endearing hedgehog. Dr Morris's book, in its various editions, has remained the principal 'popular' book on the hedgehog for over thirty years - a measure of … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs by Pat Morris
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Book review: Dormice
Dormice by Pat Morris is one of the latest in the British Natural History publications from Whittet Books. This second edition publication gives a fascinating insight into our much loved native hazel dormouse and its very much less popular cousin, the edible dormouse. The author, Dr Pat Morris was the senior lecturer in zoology at Royal Holoway, University of London … [Read more...] about Book review: Dormice
Book review – Owls by Chris Mead
Owls is the first volume in the British Natural History Collection by Whittet Books. Some of the books, like this one, are popular books brought right up to date and featuring new additional or new illustrations. Others are entirely new works. All have been written by people who have first hand knowledge of the species through their work or research. In 'Owls' Chris … [Read more...] about Book review – Owls by Chris Mead
Review: Britain’s Mammals – a concise guide
Britain's Mammals: A concise guide, is the ideal book for any bookshelf and is an easy reference book for anyone interested, even if just a little, in nature and British wildlife. Published by Whittet Books, with text by the People's Trust for Endangered Species, readers of all ages will get something from this manual of 64 British mammals. Every animal description … [Read more...] about Review: Britain’s Mammals – a concise guide
The virtual nature reserve
England’s newest wildlife reserve - the Big Wildlife Garden – is ready for exploration! Launched this week by Natural England, via it's website, it creates an online network of gardens and open spaces and encourages people of all ages to discover how to attract more wildlife into their gardens. The website enables users to log their own diaries noting seasonal … [Read more...] about The virtual nature reserve