Bøger af Ian Parsons

An accessible, but in-depth, study of the relationships that exist between two of our favourite things, trees and birds. Discover this complex partnership and marvel at the wonders of Nature.

When a young British woman, Jessica McPherson, was found dead in her home in a sleepy Spanish town in central Spain, the police soon concluded that it was nothing more than a tragic accident. But her sister back in Britain wasn't convinced, she suspected something more sinister, she suspected murder.Former DCI Sylvanus Fox had had his retirement all planned out, but that plan didn't work out. Forced to carry on working, he set up his own detective agency, but instead of serious crimes and high profile cases he found himself following adulterous estate agents. He was bored and fed up, this was not what he had expected from his retirement. Jessica's case was exactly what he needed, it was the window of opportunity he had been looking for. In fact, it was the window that was the key to this whole mystery...Sylvanus Fox follows his instincts through the narrow sun bleached streets of Spain, using his years of experience to solve an almost perfect murder. Nothing escapes the Fox once he has the scent.

This is a must have book for anybody who has an interest in trees. Packed full of tree trivia, this book will surprise and fascinate you whether you are a total tree nut or just someone who likes to see these woody marvels. By reading this book you will discover not only what are the tallest and oldest trees in the world, but also which trees can survive nuclear blasts and which ones are banned from public transport...The author, Ian Parsons, draws on his extensive tree knowledge and love of trivia, to bring you this great eclectic collections of tree facts.

Planning a birding trip to Extremadura? Then you need this book.Extremadura in Central Spain is one of the best birding destinations in Europe. Home to a wealth of bird species, including the Iberian endemics of Azure-winged Magpie and Spanish Imperial Eagle, it is a not to be missed birding destination.Unlike other bird guides, this book focuses on when to see the species that you want to see, be they wintering Common Crane, early spring Great Spotted Cuckoo, late summer White-rumped Swift or passing Osprey. Part 1 of the book goes through each month in turn, detailing the species that are present, arriving and departing, as well as suggesting the habitats to visit and the extra special birds to look out for. Excerpts from the author's own diaries give a flavour of the birding to be had each month. Part 2 looks at the different habitats, recommends the best birding areas and details some of the star species to be found in this wonderful region.Ian Parsons is a wildlife writer and bird tour guide. He runs Griffon Holidays, specialising in bird tours to Extremadura.

"Seasonality is an uplifting look at British wildlife through the seasons of the year, but it is also about our relationship with that wildlife. The author, a keen and passionate naturalist, takes us on a journey through spring, summer, autumn and winter, and on this journey we look at how our wildlife lives throughout the year, how it adapts and changes as necessary. The author shares how wildlife makes him feel, how he derives joy and a sense of well-being from the wildlife he sees and describes."--Back cover.