The Birds of Holy Island, by Ian Kerr
The Birds of Holy Island, by Ian Kerr
This title is now sold out. We’re now making a third edition of the book which we expect to be ready in spring 2024.
The Birds of Holy Island provides a comprehensive account of the birds to be found in every season at and around Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, one of the United Kingdom’s most enchanting areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Strongly recommended reading – Alan Tilmouth, BirdGuides.com
If you know Holy Island well, this book is a great reminder of the many attractions of the area and if you haven't yet been it's a must-read before you go – Alan Heavisides, British Birds
pp150, hardback with dust jacket
An recent supplement to the book can be downloaded here.
Ian Kerr’s long-established guide has been completely revised and re-designed for this new edition. The evocative and informative text has been extended, many new photographs have been added and the classified list covering well over 300 species has been fully updated.
For anyone planning to visit Holy Island and the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, this book will be an invaluable guide to help appreciate the unique landscape, its special places and the profusion of rare birds that makes the area such a magnet for ornithologists.
For anyone who loves Holy Island and its wild birds, this engaging and knowledgable account offers a lasting memory of Northumberland’s great natural treasure.
Trade terms are available. Please email contact@natureguides.com for details.