Adrian Thomas has had a lifelong fascination with nature and its conservation. He has worked for over eight years for the RSPB, where his job in the South-east region is to communicate the charity's vision through the media and interpret wildlife for visitors to RSPB reserves. His passion for gardening was kindled a decade ago when he got a plot he could call his own for the first time. He has been using this garden as a test bed for his ideas ever since. Adrian has won the Garden Media Guild New Talent Award for this book.

Part 1: An Introduction to Bird Songs and Calls
Introduction
How to use this guide
What is sound?
How do birds make noises?
Types of bird sound
How to describe bird sounds
Reading sonograms
What sounds to expect: Where and when?
What to expect: Habitats
Putting it all together
Turning it into learning
Part 2: Guide to Common Bird Songs and Calls
Towns and villages
Woods and copses
Upland woodland
Farmland
Reedbeds and marshes
Part 3: Reference Guide
How to Record Bird Sounds
Glossary
References
Acknowledgements
Sound Credits
Photo Credits
Track List
Index