Where to Watch Birds in Surrey and Sussex

by Matthew Phelps, Ed Stubbs

Overview

This site guide covers the counties of East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey, including sites in southwest Greater London.

From the heaths of Surrey to the chalky grassland of the North and South Downs, the great forests of the Weald and the headlands, shingle beaches and river valleys of England's south coast, these three counties are a bird-rich part of the country, with perhaps the most diverse range of habitats in the country, and all within easy distance of London, the southwest part of which contains birding sites such as Barnes wetland centre.

This new book by Matthew Phelps and Ed Stubbs is the definitive guide to the birding highlights of the region. It contains a comprehensive review of all the major sites, and many lesser-known ones, with maps, notes on access, and information on target species and when to visit. Where to Watch Birds in Surrey and Sussex is indispensable for any birder heading to this bird-rich region, or anyone in London who wants to head south to enjoy some of the best birding England can offer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399404228
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/15/2024
Series:	Where to Watch Birds
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	30 MB
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About the Author

Matt Phelps is a birder, naturalist, land manager and writer based in West Sussex. Matt works in wilding landscapes, carrying out ecological surveys, and leading guided walks and talks. He is an eBird reviewer for Sussex and sits on the Sussex Ornithological Society Records Committee.

Ed Stubbs is a lifelong birder and Deputy Editor for BirdGuides and Birdwatch magazine. He has written on topics varying from international trips and species profiles to local birding. He's particularly interested in migration, sound recording and patch-watching in his home county of Surrey, where he sits on the Surrey Bird Club Rarities Committee.
Matt Phelps is a birder, naturalist, land manager and writer based in West Sussex. Often found outdoors, Matt's fascination with the natural world began with childhood explorations of local woodlands and heathlands. He has spent the bulk of his working life nurturing landscapes for the benefit of wildlife, while also carrying out ecological surveys and various other nature-related activities, such as leading guided walks and talks. He is currently an eBird reviewer for Sussex and sits on the Sussex Ornithological Society Records Committee.
Ed Stubbs is a lifelong birder who has worked as Deputy Editor for BirdGuides and Birdwatch magazine since 2018. During this time he has had articles published on a range of topics, from international trips and species profiles to county guides and local birding. His particular interests are migration, sound recording and patch-watching in his home county of Surrey, where he sits on the Surrey Bird Club Rarities Committee.

Editorial Reviews

... A comprehensive celebration of an extraordinary and much under-rated region with lots to delight the birders mind.” —KOS News

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