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Hi all iam new on here and to the whole butterflie thing
what is the best book out there to get ????? have to say this is a spot on site lads..
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- Pete Eeles
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Re: best book
Hi Wayne - and welcome.
The most comprehensive book is, by far, "The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland" by Jeremy Thomas and Richard Lewington: http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/reports_ ... ington.php
For a field guide, the "Britain's Butterflies" is very good and includes all life stages: http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/reports_newland.php
And for moths, "Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by Waring, Townsend and Lewington which isn't (IMHO) a field guide! For that you need:
"Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by the same authors.
Of course, there are many other books too, but these are a good starter set. See http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/books.php (which is out of date!).
Cheers,
- Pete
The most comprehensive book is, by far, "The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland" by Jeremy Thomas and Richard Lewington: http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/reports_ ... ington.php
For a field guide, the "Britain's Butterflies" is very good and includes all life stages: http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/reports_newland.php
And for moths, "Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by Waring, Townsend and Lewington which isn't (IMHO) a field guide! For that you need:
"Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by the same authors.
Of course, there are many other books too, but these are a good starter set. See http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/books.php (which is out of date!).
Cheers,
- Pete
Life Cycles of British & Irish Butterflies: http://www.butterflylifecycles.com
British & Irish Butterflies Rarities: http://www.butterflyrarities.com
British & Irish Butterflies Rarities: http://www.butterflyrarities.com
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Re: best book
thanks for that Pete will have a look cheers
Re: best book
Hi Wayne,
I am also a fairly newbe to this site and butterflies. I have the first two books and I am really enjoying them both as well as the fact they are informative.
Debbie
I am also a fairly newbe to this site and butterflies. I have the first two books and I am really enjoying them both as well as the fact they are informative.
Debbie
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Hi Wayne
You might enjoy this light-hearted butterfly book:
http://www.robinpage.org.uk/ourshop/pro ... on-TV.html
I enjoyed it !!
Charles
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You might enjoy this light-hearted butterfly book:
http://www.robinpage.org.uk/ourshop/pro ... on-TV.html
I enjoyed it !!
Charles
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Re: best book
I love Thomas and Lewington - ideal for reading at home on long winter evenings dreaming of hot June days
For a field guide I like Lewington's Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland.
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For a field guide I like Lewington's Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland.
Re: best book
Hi Wayne,
Depending on whether you want something portable or something more sturdy for the home, I can recommend two.
Portable: if you have an iphone there is a superb Butterfly app, with photos and all the other possible info you could wish for.
Home: The Millenium Atlas of Butterflies: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Millennium-Atla ... 396&sr=1-1
I hope that helps.
Flutter on!
CJB
Depending on whether you want something portable or something more sturdy for the home, I can recommend two.
Portable: if you have an iphone there is a superb Butterfly app, with photos and all the other possible info you could wish for.
Home: The Millenium Atlas of Butterflies: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Millennium-Atla ... 396&sr=1-1
I hope that helps.
Flutter on!
CJB
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thanks all i have just sent for The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland and the The Millenium Atlas of Butterflies.. looking forward to a good read .
cheers Wayne
cheers Wayne
Re: best book
For an inspiring read, though not a guide book, try Patrick Barkham's 'The Butterfly Isles'. It is the story of a year's search to see all 59 British butterfly species, with loads of information and anecdotes about people and places. A beautifully written book.
Mike
Mike