Marianne Taylor is a birdwatcher, dragonfly-finder and mammal-seeker from Kent, England. She has written many books on wildlife including British Naturefinder, British Birds of Prey and Spotlight Robins for the RSPB and two previous nature-writing narratives, Dragonflight and Way of the Hare.

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned wildlife watcher, this
book will help you to broaden your enjoyment of your hobby and explore wildlife in a range of different habitats and environments.
You'll learn a host of
techniques including observing without disturbing, different ways of recording what you see, including note-taking, sketching and photography, filming and sound recording, as well as how to organise and report what you've seen.
Finally, there's plenty of information on how you can
give something back to the natural environment through safeguarding your local area's wildlife and involvement with conservation.