Download or read book Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire written by Ken Hall and published by Helm. This book was released on 2004-01-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition covers all of the best birding sites in the south-western counties of Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. This is a relatively undeveloped region of England, with some of the finest and most extensive ancient woodlands in the country. It also boasts some of the fine wetlands in the Somerset Levels, and many inland reservoirs, as well as upland areas, quality farmland and a varied coastline. This guide describes each site in terms of habitat, species, access, timing and calendar, enabling all birders to get the best out of any birding excursion in the region at any time of the year.