{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-patch-birding-making-the-most-of-your-local-area-paperback","title":"The Complete Guide to Patch Birding: Making the Most of Your Local Area - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Stubbs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential guide to getting the most out of birding in your local area.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor birdwatching thrills and excitement, why not look closer to home? You don't need to rely on hours of travel to reach remote locations \u003ci\u003e- \u003c\/i\u003echoose a local 'patch' that you can visit regularly instead. Cut out the car and become familiar with the resident and visiting birds that can be found in your chosen spot, their habits and behaviour, and the subtle changes that occur there throughout the seasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Patch Birding, \u003c\/i\u003e you'll find out how to make the most of local birding, including how to identify and pick a patch, the best times of day to try to find different birds, the essential kit, how to record sightings, understanding the impact of weather, and how to find rare birds, as well as information about migrant and breeding species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether it's spotting a charm of goldfinches lighting up a gloomy January day, a robin gathering leaves and moss for its new nest in March, the uplifting sight of migratory swallows arriving to signify the start of summer, or hearing the call of young little owls on mild October nights, there are many joys to be had in simply watching and enjoying the birds on your doorstep. This practical guide contains all the information you need to get started.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Stubbs\u003c\/b\u003e is the Deputy Editor of \u003ci\u003eBirdwatch \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and \u003ci\u003eBirdGuides\u003c\/i\u003e. Based in Surrey, birding has been part of his life since he was a child, with a passion for patch birding a constant throughout. He believes that endless excitement and learning can be had by birding close to home. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge, experience and advice in order to encourage and inspire others to embrace patch and local birding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.21 x 6.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836642427032,"sku":"9781399419697","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/nilah9--X-9781399419697.webp?v=1793274711","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-patch-birding-making-the-most-of-your-local-area-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}