The Orkney Book of Birds is the result of four years collaboration
between author Tim Dean and illustrator Tracy Hall. It is a totally
unique volume focusing on nearly 200 species found in the islands with
a detailed commentary on each bird together with full colour paintings
depicting them in islands settings where they are most likely to be
found.
It is a superbly produced book of 115 pages including 50 plates and a wealth of information about
each bird and the
islands.
Tim Dean has been fascinated by birds since he was a boy and the idea
for this book evolved gradually over years of leading bird-watching
walks both in Orkney and Cumbria: a book dealing specifically with
those species likely to be encountered in the islands and where/when
to best to stand a chance of seeing them.
Tracy Hall worked closely with Tim throughout to produce beautifully detailed
paintings showing 187 species in carefully selected island locations.
Orkney is internationally important
for birds, with 38 designated sites and 13 RSPB reserves in the
county, so it is little wonder that people come from all over the
world to see them here. We hope this book will prove useful to both
locals and visitors alike.
The Orkney Book of Birds 305mm x 227mm Hardback. 115 pages with
50 full colour illustrations. Published by The Orcadian Ltd,
Hell's Half Acre, Hatston, Kirkwall KW15 1DW. Tel: 01856 879000.
Price : £24.90
ISBN 978-1-902957-32-6
How to Order
We have signed copies available by mail order direct from this website.
Numbers are limited though. Please note that this is a heavy book
(approx 1.3kg) and while we welcome orders from outside of Europe, we
have included both surface and air mail delivery options. Signed
copies can also be ordered by post with UK cheque, please send your
order to:
P&P charges and approx.
Royal Mail delivery times:
UK
Standard parcels. 3+ days.
£5.00
Europe
Airmail.
3-5 days.
£8.10
Rest of the World
Surface Mail. 2 -12 weeks
£9.10
Rest of the World
Airmail. 5-7
days
£15.10
The book can also be
purchased from the publishers, The Orcadian, through their
online
bookshop. Price £24.90 + £5 p&p for UK delivery
(Please contact them for overseas delivery prices).
If you have any questions, or
would like to order more than one copy, please email for assistance.
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Click on the picture above for the new range of
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Lots of people have been
incredibly generous with their time and local knowledge; our thanks to Sally
Banks, Chris Booth, John Dennision, John Fraser, Paul Hollinrake, Trevor
Hunt, Michelle Koster, Alan Leitch, Eric Meek, and Jackie Struthers and also
to James Miller and Drew Kennedy at The Orcadian. A special thank you
is also due to the photographers who helped us out with additional reference images:
Annette Cutts,
Brian Hewitt,
Patrik Jonasson,
Glen Tepke,
George Reszeter, Chris
Edwards, Mark Hamblin,
Judy Schrader,
Sue Tranter,
Steve Round,
John Richardson,
Giuliano Gerra, Tracy King, Roy Thomson,
Richard Brooks, The Screech Owl
Sanctuary and the Natural History Museum.
