Why is Greece the best place to see migratory birds in the summer before they start their migratory journey? Where can I see the griffon vulture in Greece? What is the national bird of Greece? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this is the book for you.

50 Things to Know About the Birds in Greece by Irena Nieslony offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds in the country. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach.

Here we present you with the regional view of Greece and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination. From this view, we will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the similarities within species. Greece has an extraordinary geography, and there is a great overlap and wintering ranges for many species. Greece is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats with irruptive specialties throughout the year. Based on knowledge from the world’s leading experts, understanding the role birds play in their habitat brings a greater appreciation to the art of bird watching.

This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as eagles, owls, sparrows, and finches. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications. By the time you finish this book, you will know how enthralling bird watching is in Greece.

So download today. You’ll be glad you did.