The Birds of Lancashire

Description:

First edition. A study of the 276 bird species of the County of Lancaster, their habits, migrations, and the effects of Lancashire's geology, climate, and agriculture on bird life.

Condition

Vg in slightly worn d/w (in removable protective sleeve). Includes a typescript postcard signed by the author, dated 1949 acknowledging information received from a Mr R. Walker on a large flock of Limosa limosa (Black-tailed godwit) recorded in 1948. The author thanks a number of field observers in his introduction, including R. Walker, and the section on the Black-tailed godwit refers to the large flock seen by R. Walker in 1948 near Lytham.