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Packed with wildlife facts, foraging recipes and crafts, country folklore and beautiful artwork – uncover nature’s secrets month by month. Hardback / 9781408181348 £20 £16
Common Lime
RECiPE Blackberry and raspberry vinega
r occurring hybrid between the TYPE Tilia europa is a naturally Lime and more common than Large-leaved Lime and the Small-leaved in towns that is tolerant to many both. Large deciduous tree common
picked for free and they make versatile of food than can be Blackberries must be the most different use for them that puddings, but here is a slightly wonderful jellies, jams and – a sweet but slightly or – and this may sound strange makes an unusual salad dressing else you fancy. be poured on ice cream or anything sharp sauce that can simply
conditions and soil types, also known
irregular ridges. Twigs BARK Pale greyish-brown with of the trunk. The inner often shoot from burrs at the base in the making of bark, known as ‘bass’, was once used
500 g blackberries, washed 600–700 ml white wine vinegar Sugar (quantity depends on juice you end up with)
as Linden.
SizE 20–40 m
You will need:
how much
Dragonflies on Yellow iris mats and ropes
paler undersides. FOLiAGE Bright green leaves with
shallow dish. them well and put them in a for between 3 and leave to steep, stirring occasionally, Cover with the white wine vinegar through a jelly bag overnight. better. Strain the blackberries and 5 days – the longer the g sugar. and for every 500 ml add 300 Measure the juice into a saucepan
are arranged in FLOWERS AnD SEEDS Flowers leaf-like bract attached groups on a long stalk with a green Beautiful Demoiselle with the The round furry fruits are dispersed above.(Calopteryx virgo) bract, which floats them away Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) from the tree.
Pick your blackberries, wash
Bring to the boil, stirring to
dissolve the sugar.
Boil for 2 minutes then allow keep for several months.
to cool a little before pouring
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)
by Makes good fuel and is also used SouthernUSES Hawker (f) musical (Aeshna woodturners, cyanea) in particular to make use was for instruments. One more unusual Tea can the sticks used by Morris dancers. boiling be made by infusing the flowers in from water and this supposedly gives relief coughs, colds and headaches.
Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
into sterilised bottles. it will
little jewels of fruit are smaller with wild raspberries – these Exactly the same can be made but are just as flavourful. ones and take a lot of picking than the commercially grown and flu symptoms. a drink to relieve sore throats Dilute with hot water to make
Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)
Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
August
“A beautifully designed book celebrating the great outdoors” Country Living
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Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea)
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A compelling look at the species most at risk of disappearing from our world - and what it means to us to lose them. Contributions from 100 conservation groups around the world. Hardback / 9781408186305 £20 £16
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Go wildlife hunting! “A quirky wildlife treasure trove” BBC Wildlife A ‘nature detective’ book with a difference - learn when, where and how to look for different plants and animals and score points for each species that you see. Paperback / 9781408180372 £10.99 £8.79
Foreword by
Chris Packham
“An excellent introduction. This is an inspirational call to action, which has made me get out and start rockpooling again!” BBC Wildlife Become an intrepid shore explorer and discover all the weird and wonderful wildlife there. Paperback / 9781408178362 / £12.99 £10.39
Discover signs of wildlife with popular nature presenter Nick Baker Interpret the signs that animals leave behind - a footprint, a bent blade of grass, a soil disturbance or a chewed nut or leaf. Paperback / 9781408151501 / £14.99 £11.99 Nick Baker @bugboybaker on twitter
“A beautifully illustrated coffee-table book” The Spectator The sight of thousands upon thousands of birds migrating is one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. This look at 30 of the locations where the planet’s most dramatic bird migration can be witnessed is illustrated with stunning photography. Hardback / 9781408171172 £25 £20
Mike Dilger takes you on an amazing journey through the secret world of wildlife in Britain’s towns and cities. The ultimate urban safari! Paperback / 9781408173909 / £12.99 £10.39
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“The degree of detail is astonishing, and it’s no wonder that Harrap’s contemporaries are enthusing about this book too, citing it as a must-have reference for amateurs and experts alike” English Garden
“Beautifully illustrated books...include a spotter’s guide at the back, perfect for encouraging children to find out more about creatures and plants and where they might be found” Family Interest
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35 common creatures to colour in for beginner naturalists.
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“A charming new book by Marianne Taylor, that charts her two-year quest to see all 40 British dragons and damsels. She got within three – thwarted by last year’s wettest summer on record. Along the way she met badgers, foxes, hares, ospreys and butterflies galore and showed that this densely populated island still has plenty of magical wild places.The stars are the dragons and their bizarre lifestyle.” The Daily Express Hardback / 9781408164860 / £16.99 £13.59
“A satisfying mix of page-turning action and thoughtful speculation” BBC Wildlife £18.99 £15.19
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Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals. Features photographs dating from around 1870 to as recently as 2004, the year that saw the demise of the Hawaiian Po’ouli. Hardback / 9781408172155 £25 £20
A spectacular celebration of the penguin family – stunning photography by award-winner Tui de Roy alongside accounts of all 18 species and the latest research into many of their more unusual adaptations, such as their deep-diving abilities. Hardback / 9781408152126 £35 £28
Puffins are among the most instantly recognisable, iconic and well loved of birds. For many they are a highlight of the UK’s summer coastline and their colourful appearance, comedy antics and approachability just add to their popularity. This is an intimate portrait of one of the world’s favourite birds. Hardback / 9781408186671 / £20 £16
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