Pine Martens by Johnny Birks

Pine Martens by Johnny Birks

Acclaimed as 'the Pine Marten Bible', the first edition of this book has been extensively revised with the latest findings and developments in the recovery of the species in Britain and Ireland. Johnny Birks delivers comprehensive, up-to-date information on pine martens in an entertainingly light-hearted style.

About the First Edition:

"It is quite simply super..a must-read." - Derek Gow, British Wildlife journal

"Outstanding" - Michael Clark, Country-Side magazine (British Naturalists' Association)

"A lovely addition to a great series." - Mammal News

"Well, when it arrived for review I looked at the cover and thought 'That is nice'. I then began to read the book, and it is quite simply super. The pencil drawings are beautiful, the cartoons are cheesily amusing as you would expect, Terry Whittaker's photographs are splendid, and the montage of pine marten scats is 'art house' sublime...

"...For the very many people who have an interest in pine martens, this is the book for you. If you are a mammalogist or natural historian then it is also a must-read. For the loves of lost species or rewilders it is just great. If you simply want a wry, wildlife yarn as you sit on a wet day next to the Aga with your cocoa as the rain smacks like grapeshot off your window panes, then, yes, buy it - it will make you feel even cosier."
Derek Gow, British Wildlife journal

Johnny Birks has been actively involved in pine marten research and conservation for more than thirty years. Although now supposed to be retired, he stills travels northward and westward each year to study pine martens. 

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ISBN 13	9780905483979
ISBN 10	0905483979
Title	Pine Martens
Author	Johnny Birks
Series	The British Natural History Collection
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Whittet Books Ltd
Year published	2025-03-24
Number of pages	216
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.