Robins and Chats

October 8, 2015 By John E. Riutta in Newly Noted Books Tags: bird, Bloomsbury, book, chats, clement, guide, helm, News, robins

Strolling near the Bloomsbury display at the British BirdFair, it was impossible to miss seeing the vividly-colored Bluethroat adorning the cover of Peter Clement’s then forthcoming book Robins and Chats. Not surprisingly, it was generally surrounded by inquisitive birders eager for a look at it and inquiring when it would be released for sale.

As of today, 8 October 2015, the wait is over; Clement’s Robins and Chats becomes the most recent addition to the Helm Identification Guides series and is now available to purchase.

John E. Riutta

Founder and publisher of The Well-read Naturalist. Inveterate autodidact. Has repeatedly been found out standing in many fields. Plays well with otters.

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