Identifying wildlife in Britain and Ireland is quick and easy with this complete practical field guide to the animals plants and fungi of the British Isles.The pocketsized format means Pocket Nature Wildlife of Britain and Ireland is perfectly portable and ideal for slipping into your rucksack while rambling or popping into the glove compartment for trips further afield. Packed with insitu photography and text written by wildlife experts this indispensable book covers everything from trees wild flowers and fungi to wild animals including mammals birds reptiles amphibians fish and insects.The key features of this beautiful book to British and Irish wildlife includes Closeup photography shows key details and highlights distinguishing features making it easy to identify species. Each entry includes ataglance facts for quick reference. Simple graphics provide information on scale and silhouette shape to aid quick identification.Distribution maps provide a quick and easy guide to the best areas to spot each speciesThis nature book is organized into groups that are easily understood and recognized by the complete novice. Coverage is comprehensive with more than 1000 species included. Each entry comprises a prominent photo of the subject for identification supporting photos that show important details or variations and a data panel to summarize key facts consistently. A simple text profile picks out the most useful details to aid accurate identification and provides interesting background information. Maps show you where you can expect to find a species so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest.From the Hummingbird Hawkmoth to the False Deathcap fungus Pocket Nature Wildlife of Britain and Ireland is the ideal family guide to wildlife in the British Isles.