Birds of Rivers, Lakes and Streams (by Edited by Fred Milson)

• 1985 edition.  105 pages
• Published by Marshall Cavendish Books Ltd, UK.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.  Illustrated boards. Large book  - a bit larger than A4 size.
• Very good condition.  Minor wear to dust jacket.  Small owner ex libris stamp on front free end paper.

Illustrated and Indexed.  A guide to all the birds you'll find in or around water, beautifully and thoughtfully arranged to give the maximum information about the birds in a clear and easy to understand way.

• Every bird is described with details of lifestyle and behaviour
• Interesting feature articles provide a detailed biography of each bird
• Instant reference guides give important clues to size, voice and colouring
• Colour photographs and drawings show the species in typical pose for positive identification
• The birds profiled  - a systematice rundown of all the facts you need to know about each bird, from breeding habits to rarity.

A special section at the end of the book gives important advice to bird-watchers, such as how to recognise flight patterns, movement and colour, so you can identify a particular bird, even at a distance.