In A Country Naturalist's Year, Colin McKelvie records his seasonal encounters with the wildlife and landscapes of the British Isles. From the depths of winter through the year to the end of another autumn, he takes the reader through a richly varied tapestry of habitats and wildlife experiences, from the winter courtship of foxes in the Scottish hills to the emergence of mayflies on a loch in spring, from the competitive sparring of upland ravens and peregrine falcons at nesting time to the diversity of autumn waterfowl and waders on a tidal estuary, from the moorland breeding haunts of golden plover to the arrival of winter migrant birds from northern Europe - all viewed through the eyes of a practical naturalist who also reflects on the wider challenges of the 1990s to the future of the British countryside and the myriad form of wildlife, insects and plants that are to be found there. Colin McKelvie's text is illustrated with over 80 specially commissioned watercolour paintings by Rodger McPhail, acclaimed as one of the finest British wildlife artist of recent times.
Takes a wide-ranging look at snipe and woodcock, examining their natural history, their distinctive patterns of behavior, the various sporting tactics that can be adopted, and the training and use of gundogs.
This book is a practical introduction to fly-fishing for salmon in rivers and lochs, guiding the reader clearly and logically through the complexities of choosing the best tackle, developing and applying the appropriate fly-fishing techniques and tactics for the different seasons of the year, and successfully undertaking the exciting challenge of fly-fishing for salmon on waters of every kind. This guide will appeal not only to the newcomer to fly-fishing for salmon but also to the established enthusiast who aspires to more successful fishing.
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