The Wader Atlas is a milestone publication presenting all the current knowledge of the numbers, distribution and movements of waders in the Africa-Western Eurasia region. Built on ten years of study, the Wader Atlas is in a beautifully illustrated book, providing trends, maps and detailed information on these remarkable groups of birds.

The Atlas on Wader Populations in Africa and Western Eurasia (full title) brings together for the first time all the information that is needed to act as a basis for the conservation of wader species in the African-West Eurasian region.

Thousands of experts and volunteers

Data provided by thousands of experts and volunteers have been combined with published results of bird ringing and national bird atlases, to produce the most precise maps showing the population boundaries as well as breeding areas.

In total, the Wader Atlas includes 89 species accounts like 12 species of Lapwing and seven species of Courser, just to mention a few. For each a full-colour map shows populations and key sites; in-depth text describes movements and status of each population, a colour photograph and a table of key sites.

Personal interest

Next to providing the necessary input to policy makers, the complete and beautiful atlas is not only a key product for all dealing professionally with waterbirds; but also for all those that with a personal interest.

Details:

Authors: Wetlands International and Wader Study Group

Editors: Simon Delany, Derek Scott, Tim Dodman, David Stroud.

Hard cover

524 pages

Including full colour photos and distribution maps.

Launch date: 20th of May 2009.

Price: £ 70 (€ 75.).

Available at NHBS.

Contact for more information:

Simon Delany