The Great British River
A guide to our waterways and river wildlife
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2026
Bloomsbury Wildlife (Verlag)
9781399413985 (ISBN)
Bloomsbury Wildlife (Verlag)
9781399413985 (ISBN)
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From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers, and the plethora of wildlife that calls them home.
From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers and the plethora of wildlife that calls them home.
Our rivers are home to a myriad of Britain's most iconic species, including brown trout, mayfly, kingfisher and beaver, and for centuries they have provided us with a place to explore and relax. Not only do they provide a habitat for wildlife, they're also a crucial resource for drinking water, farming and transportation. However, a combination of relentless pollution, failing water management and climate change have had a devastating effect. There are currently no rivers in the UK with a ‘good’ ecological status, threatening the species that depend on them to survive.
In The Great British River, freshwater specialist Jack Perks explores the fundamentals of our rivers: the habitats they supply, how they transform on the journey from source to estuary and why certain species are suited to them. Discover ways to enjoy your local waterways and wildlife, as well as what can be done to help protect them.
Beautifully illustrated with colour photography of some of our most vital rivers and the species that live in and around them, this accessible book is a celebration of the British river, and a call to action to conserve this precious habitat.
From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers and the plethora of wildlife that calls them home.
Our rivers are home to a myriad of Britain's most iconic species, including brown trout, mayfly, kingfisher and beaver, and for centuries they have provided us with a place to explore and relax. Not only do they provide a habitat for wildlife, they're also a crucial resource for drinking water, farming and transportation. However, a combination of relentless pollution, failing water management and climate change have had a devastating effect. There are currently no rivers in the UK with a ‘good’ ecological status, threatening the species that depend on them to survive.
In The Great British River, freshwater specialist Jack Perks explores the fundamentals of our rivers: the habitats they supply, how they transform on the journey from source to estuary and why certain species are suited to them. Discover ways to enjoy your local waterways and wildlife, as well as what can be done to help protect them.
Beautifully illustrated with colour photography of some of our most vital rivers and the species that live in and around them, this accessible book is a celebration of the British river, and a call to action to conserve this precious habitat.
Jack Perks is a wildlife photographer, TV presenter, writer and a leading expert on British fish. Jack has worked as a cameraman on various wildlife programmes, including Springwatch, Countryfile, The One Show and David Attenborough documentaries. As well as writing articles for leading nature magazines, such as BBC Wildlife and Countrylife, he is the author of several books including Field Guide to British Fish. He is a vice president of WildFish Conservation.
Introduction
The Source
Upper Reaches
Middle Reaches
Lower Reaches
The Estuary
Chalk Streams
Canals
Urban Rivers
Scottish Spate Rivers
Ponds
River Pubs
River Names
Glossary
Organisations
Acknowledgements
Photo Credits
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Colour photography throughout |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 246 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Hydrologie / Ozeanografie | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781399413985 / 9781399413985 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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