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A unique and valuable work on one of Britain and Ireland's most important natural resourcesA consolidation of 15 years of meticulous seabird researchIllustrated with many line drawings, maps, tables and other figuresDetailed accounts for each of Britain's 25 seabird species, with recent and historical distributional changeMaps and figures express the data in a clear and accessible form Essential reading for seabird enthusiasts, marine biologists and conservation workers

About the Author

Dr P. Ian Mitchell is a senior research officer with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Dr Stephen Newton is employed by Birdwatch Ireland as a research biologist. Dr Norman Ratcliffe and Dr Timothy Dunn are biologists working for the RSPB.