The Sound Approach to Birding second edition - preorder

PREORDER - orders will be shipped from 23 April 2026

Discover the incredible world of birds through the magic of their song. 

The Sound Approach to Birding takes you on a fascinating journey through the latest research, combining novel scientific theories, entertaining anecdotes and practical field experience from Mark Constantine and the Sound Approach team. 

Explore the latest discoveries whilst listening to more than 300 original recordings, diving into science, history and personal adventure, with stunning photographs, illustrations and sonograms throughout. Learn about oscine origins, cultural and biological evolution and migration. With this comprehensively updated edition, understand how to identify a multitude of calls through a variety of life stages - from woodpecker drums to nocturnal migration calls and female bird sounds. Learn how to maximise the use of sound to enhance your field skills and improve your standards of identification, whatever your experience. 

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