British Birds' Nests : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166479619 : 1166479617 : 10 Sep 2010 : British Birds??????? Nests: How, Where, and When to Find and Identify Them is a comprehensive guide to the nests of birds found in Britain. Written by Richard Kearton and first published in 1895, the book provides detailed information on the nesting habits of over 200 species of birds, including their preferred nesting sites, the materials they use to construct their nests, and the timing of their breeding seasons. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of bird nesting habits and techniques for finding and identifying nests, including tips on observing birds without disturbing them, identifying eggs and young, and recording observations. The second part of the book is a detailed guide to individual bird species, arranged alphabetically by family. Each entry includes a description of the bird's nest, its location and construction, and information on the bird's breedi