What will be your summer-wildlife highlight? A dawn chorus combining birds of woodland and wetland? Lying in a meadow of orchids and ox-eye daisies? A boat trip to an offshore island where puffins peer curiously at you? Or a dune tiger beetle, scurrying along the sand beneath the bluest of summer skies? From delicate pasqueflowers to gargantuan basking sharks, seabird skyscrapers to ostentatious otters – A Summer of British Wildlife celebrates the special, the rare and the spectacular across England, Scotland and Wales. So why not venture outdoors and join James Lowen in celebrating Europe’s abundant wildlife riches? A Summer of British Wildlife With practical information including places to stay, GPS co-ordinates to aid navigation and ideas to extend each weekend into a wildlife-filled week, this guide has something for experts and novices alike. Whether the suggestion involves a city break, a boat trip or a mountain walk, the aim is simple: to inspire you to immerse yourself in all things natural at any and every time of year. But where? And when? This book highlights 52 brilliant wildlife-watching weekends, encompassing 21 European countries stretching from the Arctic to the Mediterranean, from the Atlantic to the Aegean. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of donning a dry suit and snorkelling with orcas. Or admire exotic orchids and track down cave-dwelling amphibians. You’re planning a weekend away and want to spot bison and beavers. Whatever you choose and whatever the season, we guarantee unforgettable adventures along the way. You might go island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly or wild camping along Scotland’s Whale Trail, track red squirrels through the forests of Yorkshire or sleep high up in the ancient oaks of Powys. Packed with all the practical information required to plan fun, safe experiences – whether on a day out or a week or weekend away – Family Wildlife Adventures has something for any family keen to discover the wildlife and wild places of Britain. What better way to inspire the next generation of conservationists than by filling their childhood with adventures in search of Britain’s natural wonders? And now, more than ever, we desperately need to help young people nurture a love of wildlife and wild places. When you’re a child, everything about nature is a revelation and every small encounter holds you rapt with curiosity. The Wildlife Weekends Collection includes: Family Wildlife Adventures
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