Synopses & Reviews
The Manx Bird Atlas project was established to undertake the first comprehensive survey of all bird species to be found on the Island during both the winter and summer. During the five-year programme of work professional ornithologists surveyed the entire Island using new and innovative survey techniques. The survey, which ran from 1998 to 2003, is the most detailed of its kind ever undertaken in Europe. Such methods have generated data that provides distribution and abundant information for 150 species. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and full colour maps sit alongside the survey in this landmark publication. Whether you are an amateur or professional ornithologist, or simply interested in the natural beauty of the Isle of Man, this long-awaited book provides a fascinating account of the Island's bird life. A beautiful special edition of the volume, casebound and in a slipcase is also available for £100.00.
Review
"The finished book is a fascinating treasure trove of the distribution and population levels for 150 species."--Wednesday Week
"With the first print run already sold out before the official launch date in mid-August, this weighty tome comes highly recommended. ... This is a truly innovative and groundbreaking publication. This book can be reviewed in just one worked - FANTASTIC !"--Scottish Bird News
"One of the latest to be published is the impressive Manx Bird Atlas. This weighty volume is the result of five years surveying ...is a fascinating treasure trove of distribution and population levels for 150 species. ...a pleasure to read and the accompanying illustrations are on the whole excellent. ...offers readers a fascinating insight into the overall picture of our neighbours' avian landscape.--"The Visitor Wednesday
Synopsis
From Wisconsin to Wales to Windsor, amateur bird-watchers often rely on regional bird atlases in their birding forays. The Manx Bird Atlas offers a fascinating and in-depth examination of the bird population on the Isle of Man and sets a new standard in research methodology.
A team of ornithologists used innovative survey techniques to catalog bird species in every section of the island over a five-year period. They gathered abundant data for all the species and approximate estimates for many of the bird populations, which are augmented by full-color maps and hand-drawn images. The first comprehensive survey of Manx bird life today, this book has been long awaited by ornithologists and bird lovers everywhere.
About the Author
Chris Sharpe is Project Manager of the Manx Bird Atlas.
Table of Contents
Abbreviations Frequently cited references
Introduction - Chris Sharpe
The Isle of Man - Dr J. Patrick Cullen
Climate of the Isle of Man- Brian Rae
Historical background and methods - Chris Sharpe
Interpreting the species accounts - Chris Sharpe
Main species accounts - Chris Sharpe
Species richness, avian density and birds of conservation concern - Chris Sharpe
Appendices A
Other species recorded B
1km squares and reference name C
Gazetteer of local place names referred to D
Summary of breeding and wintering populations E
Names of plants mentioned in the text F
Names of birds mentiooned in the text G
Names of other animals mentioned in the text H
Manx bird list
References
Acknowledgements
Index of birds