The Vanishing Mew Gull

Rezensionen / Stimmen

With so much interest in the nomenclature of birds, Ray Reedman's latest book provides a timely addition to the genre... a very accessible, informative, and genuinely enjoyable read. -- Jon Carter * BTO News * absolutely spot-on... I very much look forward to losing myself repeatedly and often in its pages. -- John E. Riutta * The Well-read Naturalist * This book is a must-have for anyone with a serious interest in ornithological etymology! -- Ian Paulsen * The Birdbooker Report * I'd suggest that every bird club in the country ought to get a copy of this book... Is it an impressive achievement - yes it is. -- Mark Avery, author and environmental campaigner It's full of stuff I knew, and a great deal more that I did not. I know just how many hundreds of hours go into researching this stuff and admire it greatly. The result is accessible, fascinating and very nicely put together. Terrific! -- Bo Beolens * fatbirder.com * There is a lot of interesting information in this book, and many Western Palearctic birders will learn much from it. -- Nigel Redman * British Birds * Ray Reedman explains in a fascinating way the origin of both the common names and the scientific names of our Western Palaearctic birds... This is certainly a must-have book for anyone interested in birds. -- Hein van Grouw * IBIS * ...a well-researched reference for professional ornithologists, birders, and listers through to those with only a minor interest. However much one knows, there is bound to be something intriguing. -- Richard Mearns * Ornithological Applications * Be prepared to learn plenty! ...The book's format is pleasantly easy to navigate or to dip in and out of at will. I found it addictive and absorbing. -- Josh Jones * Birdwatch * I believe that this book will remain for many years the must-have reference for anyone wanting to know the etymology of English and Latin bird terms. -- Bruno Massa * Avocetta *