First published in 1947, "The Science of Bird nesting" is a comprehensive guide to the wild birds of England, with ornithological notes and hints on nest finding. There are descriptions for each bird treated, as well as information on field characteristics, allied species, song, call and alarm sounds, eggs, and more. This volume is profusely-illustrated and accessible, making it ideal for amateur ornithologists and birdwatchers. Contents include: "General Hints", "Incubated Egg. Large and Medium Size", "The Water Method", "Field Notes", "The Chiff-Chaff", "Field Characteristics", "The Cirl Bunting", "The Coal Tit", "The Common Sandpiper", "The Corn Bunting", "The Crossbill", "The Cuckoo", "The Dartford Warbler", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "The Science of Bird nesting" now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ornithology. First published in 1947, "The Science of Bird nesting" is a comprehensive guide to the wild birds of England, with ornithological notes and hints on nest finding. There are descriptions for each bird treated, as well as information on field characteristics, allied species, song, call and alarm sounds, eggs, and more. This volume is profusely-illustrated and accessible, making it ideal for amateur ornithologists and birdwatchers. Contents include: "General Hints", "Incubated Egg. Large and Medium Size", "The Water Method", "Field Notes", "The Chiff-Chaff", "Field Characteristics", "The Cirl Bunting", "The Coal Tit", "The Common Sandpiper", "The Corn Bunting", "The Crossbill", "The Cuckoo", "The Dartford Warbler", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "The Science of Bird nesting" now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ornithology. First published in 1947, "The Science of Bird nesting" is a comprehensive guide to the wild birds of England, with ornithological notes and hints on nest finding. There are descriptions for each bird treated, as well as information on field characteristics, allied species, song, call and alarm sounds, eggs, and more. This volume is profusely-illustrated and accessible, making it ideal for amateur ornithologists and birdwatchers. Contents include: "General Hints", "Incubated Egg. Large and Medium Size", "The Water Method", "Field Notes", "The Chiff-Chaff", "Field Characteristics", "The Cirl Bunting", "The Coal Tit", "The Common Sandpiper", "The Corn Bunting", "The Crossbill", "The Cuckoo", "The Dartford Warbler", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "The Science of Bird nesting" now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ornithology. First published in 1947, "The Science of Bird nesting" is a comprehensive guide to the wild birds of England, with ornithological notes and hints on nest finding. There are descriptions for each bird treated, as well as information on field characteristics, allied species, song, call and alarm sounds, eggs, and more. This volume is profusely-illustrated and accessible, making it ideal for amateur ornithologists and birdwatchers. Contents include: "General Hints", "Incubated Egg. Large and Medium Size", "The Water Method", "Field Notes", "The Chiff-Chaff", "Field Characteristics", "The Cirl Bunting", "The Coal Tit", "The Common Sandpiper", "The Corn Bunting", "The Crossbill", "The Cuckoo", "The Dartford Warbler", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "The Science of Bird nesting" now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ornithology.