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Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland Paperback – Import, November 2, 2015

by Steven Falk (Contributor)
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This is a brand new field guide to Britain's bees that for the first time makes this fascinating and important group of insects accessible to the general naturalist. The guide covers over 270 species, and is fully illustrated with stunning photographs and Richard Lewington's beautiful colour artwork.
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  1. Part of series
    Field Guides
  2. Print length
    432 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
  5. Publication date
    November 2, 2015
  6. Dimensions
    5.28 x 1.18 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    191038903X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1910389034
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006; UK ed. edition (November 2, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 191038903X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910389034
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.28 x 1.18 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 309 ratings

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Forchelet Cyril
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in France on July 2, 2023
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Superbe ouvrage de grande qualité
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Elena LG
5.0 out of 5 stars Claves muy claras
Reviewed in Spain on September 24, 2022
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Muy buena guía. Las claves a género son mas claras que otras claves entomologicas del grupo. Con abundantes graficas para facilitar la tarea.
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Moschusbock 1
5.0 out of 5 stars Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland (Falk & Lewington)
Reviewed in Germany on June 6, 2016
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Ein faszinierendes Buch. Leider ist der Titel (trotz etlicher Bemühungen der Autoren) etwas irreführend. Bienen sind eine Gruppe agiler, oft sehr kleiner und ziemlich variabler Insekten, die man (bis auf wenige Ausnahmen) im Feld nicht ansprechen kann. Man muss sich die Voraussetzungen für eine sichere Artbestimmung über erhebliche Kleinarbeit – am Binokular, durch Präparation und über den Aufbau einer eigenen Vergleichssammlung – erst mühsam erarbeiten. (Das erklären die Autoren im Text selbst ausführlich.) Dabei dürfte das Werk mit seinen großartig bebilderten Bestimmungstabellen (und den zusätzlichen Internet-Hilfsmöglichkeiten) sicher eine große Hilfe sein.

Die mehrseitige Checkliste der britischen Bienen könnte in einer nächsten Auflage durchaus weggelassen werden. Stattdessen wäre eine Liste der lateinischen Namen der Pflanzen, die nur mit englischen Populärnamen angegeben sind, sehr wünschenswert.

Hier liegt im Grunde ein Handbuch der Bienen Großbritanniens vor, das den heutigen Kenntnisstand zusammenfasst. Ein ähnliches Werk wäre für Deutschland überaus wünschenswert. Leider ist das reine Zukunftsmusik. Die Zahl der in Deutschland vorhandenen guten Insektenkenner wird weiter zurückgehen (die notwendigen Grundlagen werden an den Unis inzwischen kaum mehr gelegt), und damit droht der Naturschutz zu einer Sache der Politik und Kenntnisvortäuschung zu verkommen.
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Moodsville
5.0 out of 5 stars A STINGER OF A BOOK - THE BEST EVER
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2015
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Field Guide To The Bees Of Great Britain And Ireland. Bloomsbury. In recent years, wildlife reference works has improved remarkably, in many instances due to the ability of photographic images from the digital camera. To begin a review on this tome of our insect life is simple. Of this subject, it is of one that for years has never really been attempted in at any depth and be made available to the entomologist in any form of a affordable tome. I watch for new publications - usually I find out what's coming. But finding this 'by chance' as I browse a slim section of nature books in my local bookshop - there she was. Wow !
At first glance, I knew, 'this is a winner' ! Second glance, 'I see it's by Steven Falk', who has produced the finest-ever work on British Hover-flies. And at no less impact - I then see the amazing illustrations are by Richard Lewington. Again, one who is not just considered the finest insect illustrator working today, but is half part of the finest work that is now available on - 'Butterflies Of Britain And Ireland'
Back to Bees. I just had to purchase the hardback version ! (from Amazon). A weighty tome that relates to the use of superb quality paper and beautifully finished in superb boards. It'll last for ever ! It's full of english names ! This is unbelievable - every specie has got a 'real' name. I have
never seen this. Apart from stumbling over identification, which I am coming to, I never got a grip on being able to pronounce latin - let alone spell it. The glossary, if that's the right word - brings everything together - perfectly. I spent this early spring, photographing early mining bees and such, then spent the rest of the year trying to fathom-out what I have snapped. This book arrived and this years 'catch' - and last years are all titled-up, with no feeling I've got some guesses in there. The book has opened-up a far bigger world of wild bees for me that I had ever realised. It has also opened my eyes up how I don't need to struggle to read-up on all the subjects about them. It is beautifully readable - that is my description. I must refer to the photographs. Full of colour plates that complete and fulfil the study of every bee. In fact there is loads of content that I should mention. It's best - please to understand that if this is your interest - you'll forever regretting not to get this book. As the rear cover says - it is a complete guide. Many books use 'A Complete Guide' as a seller phrase. But here - 'As it says on the tin - that's whats actually in it'. It is perfect.
I hope there won't be a sell-out and become unavailable. It is so good - it could . So - GET ONE OVER CHRISTMAS. Peter Moody.
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Moodsville
5.0 out of 5 stars A STINGER OF A BOOK - THE BEST EVER
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2015
Field Guide To The Bees Of Great Britain And Ireland. Bloomsbury. In recent years, wildlife reference works has improved remarkably, in many instances due to the ability of photographic images from the digital camera. To begin a review on this tome of our insect life is simple. Of this subject, it is of one that for years has never really been attempted in at any depth and be made available to the entomologist in any form of a affordable tome. I watch for new publications - usually I find out what's coming. But finding this 'by chance' as I browse a slim section of nature books in my local bookshop - there she was. Wow !
At first glance, I knew, 'this is a winner' ! Second glance, 'I see it's by Steven Falk', who has produced the finest-ever work on British Hover-flies. And at no less impact - I then see the amazing illustrations are by Richard Lewington. Again, one who is not just considered the finest insect illustrator working today, but is half part of the finest work that is now available on - 'Butterflies Of Britain And Ireland'
Back to Bees. I just had to purchase the hardback version ! (from Amazon). A weighty tome that relates to the use of superb quality paper and beautifully finished in superb boards. It'll last for ever ! It's full of english names ! This is unbelievable - every specie has got a 'real' name. I have
never seen this. Apart from stumbling over identification, which I am coming to, I never got a grip on being able to pronounce latin - let alone spell it. The glossary, if that's the right word - brings everything together - perfectly. I spent this early spring, photographing early mining bees and such, then spent the rest of the year trying to fathom-out what I have snapped. This book arrived and this years 'catch' - and last years are all titled-up, with no feeling I've got some guesses in there. The book has opened-up a far bigger world of wild bees for me that I had ever realised. It has also opened my eyes up how I don't need to struggle to read-up on all the subjects about them. It is beautifully readable - that is my description. I must refer to the photographs. Full of colour plates that complete and fulfil the study of every bee. In fact there is loads of content that I should mention. It's best - please to understand that if this is your interest - you'll forever regretting not to get this book. As the rear cover says - it is a complete guide. Many books use 'A Complete Guide' as a seller phrase. But here - 'As it says on the tin - that's whats actually in it'. It is perfect.
I hope there won't be a sell-out and become unavailable. It is so good - it could . So - GET ONE OVER CHRISTMAS. Peter Moody.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2023
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Handy guide. It’s a good idea to have a read through the introductory sections. Appreciate the photos and illustrations. It will take practice and reading to improve I.D. skills.
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