The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.
Hadoram Shirihai Book order






- 2019
- 2018
Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds: Passerines
- 1270 pages
- 45 hours of reading
Focusing on the avian life of Britain, this annual publication showcases a collection of articles and stunning photography that highlights recent research, conservation efforts, and notable birdwatching events. It features contributions from leading ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, providing insights into various species and their habitats. The book also includes practical tips for birdwatchers and engaging stories that celebrate the beauty and diversity of British birds throughout the year.
- 2009
A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
This spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to thewildlife and natural history of the vast and beautiful Antarcticregion. Covering the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, and thesubantarctic islands, this guide illustrates all of the region'sbreeding birds and marine mammals with stunning colour photographs. Inaddition to the colour plates, it features distribution maps andup-to-date species accounts expertly detailing abundance, seasonalstatus, and conservation prospects. Thevolume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, andvagrants. Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands,in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, and areaccompanied by maps of each area and photographs of each locale. Thesechapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology,general ecology, and flora. They also address conservation efforts -past, present, and planned. The book concludes with practicalinformation about visiting the area, including details on thebest-available landing sites and notes on seasonal weather conditions.This is an indispensable companion for a trip far south, as well as aninformative volume for anyone interested in the Antarctic region'sremarkable, occasionally strange, and frequently beautiful animals.
- 2006
Whales,Dolphins and Seals
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.