A field guide to the mosses, liverworts and hornworts of cultivated land in Britain and Ireland.

This book is being produced to highlight the conservation importance of the mosses, liverworts and hornworts that are found on cultivated land. These plants may be tiny and unobtrusive, but close examination reveals their true beauty. The stunning photographs will surely inspire an increased level of interest in this relatively little-known group and enable even the novice bryologist to gain a better insight into the rich diversity of our bryophyte flora.

THE BOOK FEATURES:

• An introduction to the mosses, liverworts and hornworts associated with cultivated land.
• Information on the 81 bryophytes found in arable fields.
• Illustrated profiles of the 47 bryophytes most closely associated with arable farming, highlighting those included in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
• Superb close-up photographs and illustrations showing the key features.
• Distribution maps based on the latest available data.
• An easy-to-use approach to the identification of this challenging group.

Includes all Nightjars, Potoos, Frogmouths, Oil-birds and Owlet-nightjars.

Each species fully described, with local and international status shown.

A large-format book of the artwork of Adrian Smart, with text by Jenny Steel. Will be appealing to the general public and for those with an interest in fine art and common birds in their natural habitat. Facts about the natural history, conservation, folklore, breeding and feeding habits of each species will be included and details on how to encourage birds into our gardens, with photographs, incorporated.