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Birds and Mammals of the Falkland Islands

A brand new comprehensive photographic guide to Falkland Islands' wildlife has just been published.

Birds and Mammals of the Falkland Islands is a pocket sized guide aimed at both the casual visitor and keen bird watcher. For each species there are notes on distribution, population and conservation status. Stunning photographs for identification, illustrating key features, accompany the text.

The Falkland Islands are internationally important for their seabird and marine mammal populations.

Three quarters of the world's black-browed albatrosses breed here in huge colonies. With luck a visitor can see five breeding species of penguins.

Many other interesting birds include the endemic flightless Falkland Steamer Duck and Cobb's Wren.

The Falklands are also very important for the survival of Striated Caracara, Ruddy-headed Geese and Black-throated finches. All the breeding birds and regular migrants, the common marine mammals and the introduced feral animals are included.

This is the latest natural history book written by Robin Woods (co-authored here with his wife, Anne). Robin has nearly 50 years field experience of observing birds in the Falkland Islands. Alan Henry, who was born in London but has lived in the Falkland Islands since 1987, has provided over 100 superb photographs.

This book will enhance the enjoyment of any visit to the Falkland Islands, and provide an essential reference for any Falkland resident interested in the Islands spectacular birdlife. Every copy sold will make a contribution to support the work of Falklands Conservation.

Birds and Mammals of the Falkland Islands can be purchased Falklands Conservation website shop at a special offer price of £10 (elsewhere retailing at £17.95).-

More information: www.falklandsconservation.com