Books about Tiree and Coll




BIRDS OF TIREE AND COLL

An up-to-date and user-friendly account of the status of all
271 bird species recorded on the wildlife rich islands of Tiree
and Coll in the Scottish Inner Hebrides.

Tracing records from historical times to the present day,
the book charts the changing fortunes of the wide range
of breeding and wintering species that occur, as well as
highlighting the increasing number of scarcer migrants
recorded in recent years. Introductory sections include
information on how the geography and land-use of the
islands have shaped the habitats, as well as how birds
have featured in local folklore. Also included are where
and when to watch sections, plus details of other wildlife
that can be seen.

£9.00 - Available from most outlets on Tiree and Coll.

MAIL ORDER
Send a cheque for £11.50 (including postage + packing)
made payable to 'TIREE & COLL BIRD BOOK' to:
Janet Hunter,
Pairc na Coille,
Balephuil,
Isle of Tiree,
Argyll,
PA77 6UE
janetmhunter@clara.co.uk




WILD FLOWERS OF COLL AND TIREE

A unique and easy-to-use photographic guide to all of the most commonly seen wild flowers on the botanically rich islands of Tiree and Coll. Plant species accounts have been arranged according to flower colour for easy reference. Introductory sections include information on the different habitats of the islands and how geography and land-use have shaped the floral communities found there. There are maps showing a suggested walk for each island, where the enthusiast can see examples of the main habitats and the plants they support. Also included is an illustrated glossary of flower parts and leaf shapes, and local plant-related stories.

Julia Thurston, Library Assistant for Argyll & Bute and Distribution Coordinator, said of the book: "It is not often that you find a flower guide that you want to read from cover to cover and this copy will be well thumbed before it reaches the shelf. Congratulations!"

£7.99 - Available from most outlets on Coll and Tiree.

MAIL ORDER
Send a cheque for £9.99 (including postage + packing)
made payable to 'COLL COMMUNITY LEARNING FORUM' to:
Janet Hunter,
Pairc na Coille,
Balephuil,
Isle of Tiree,
Argyll,
PA77 6UE
janetmhunter@clara.co.uk