British Library: British Bird Sounds on CD

The Definitive Audio Guide to Birds in Britain by Ron Kettle

This is a guide to all British birds whose sounds are likely to be encountered by the average birdwatcher throughout the seasons in Britain. A total of 175 species are heard ranging from the familiar tawny owl to the very rare call of the bittern. This is an authorititive guide and aid to bird identification, an ideal gift for anyone wishing to learn the sounds of the great variety of birds that can be seen and heard throughout the season. Total playing time: 151 minutes.

A perennial bestseller. This double CD set contains:

• The 175 most heard species of British birds
• Full indexation so that any species can be found immediately
• Spoken announcements identifying each species by name
• A 24 page booklet giving details of all the recordings

'These splendid recordings have a clarity and natural impacy as if straight from the birds themselves.  The wide range of species is invaluable for the field naturalist and the songs are a pleasure to hear.  Every birder will want this two-CD set'  Tony Soper, writer and wildlife film maker.