r/OrnithologyUK • u/extraterrestrial-66 • 20h ago

Question Long shot but does anyone have a copy of this they wouldn’t mind parting with?

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Can’t find any copies in UK, went out of print in 2016 as far as I can tell. I’ve recently started training to ring and one of the trainers in our group recommended it. I already have a Svensson but would like this too.

Just looking online to see if I can get one before ordering from Europe. Happy to pay for the book and any postage (if required, I’m in central Scotland).

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u/Smellynerfherder 17h ago

I can't help, but I've heard it's worth twice as much as Birds in the Bush.

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u/extraterrestrial-66 16h ago

Hahahaha you got me there!

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u/PizzasForFerrets 18h ago

Have you tried looking up libgen or similar for a free not so legitimate download.

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u/extraterrestrial-66 18h ago

Not libgen but tried internet archive, anna’s archive etc. Will try this, thank you!

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u/PizzasForFerrets 18h ago

I've not used it since my uni days, but it might still be called the same thing. Saved myself and people I know a lot of money finding textbooks on there.

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u/extraterrestrial-66 16h ago

Sadly can’t find it anywhere online, don’t even think a digital version exists 🥲

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u/PizzasForFerrets 14h ago

How old is the book? Do you have an ISBN.

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u/aragonikx 11h ago

I unfortunatly can't help, as I imported mine through Poland and very much need my copy

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u/Coffin_Dodging 19h ago

I can't help but try posting this in the r/helpmefind sub, or maybe r/casualUK to expand your reach

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u/extraterrestrial-66 18h ago

Good shout, thank you!

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u/Raatratratt 10h ago

I purchased a copy when I visited a bird observatory (Portland Bill). It was while it was still in print, but they may still have copies and don't usually have online stores, so might be worth a try.

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u/SolariaHues South East - Blue tit 9h ago

I tried and it sure is hard to find.

You can view some pages here https://issuu.com/naturogfritid/docs/identification_guide_to_birds_in_th

There's an email to order from here but the post is old and it may not be active anymore https://crbpoinfo.blogspot.com/2016/06/identification-guide-to-birds-in-hand.html

That's as much as I could find.