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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 4d

'Sri Lanka's new #wildlifeguide: A passport to eco-tourism growth'. A fab piece in The Island on the importance of Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne's latest book - ‘A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka’.
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#ecotourism #SriLanka #WildlifeofSriLanka

Sri Lanka’s new wildlife guide: A passport to eco-tourism growth

When Sri Lanka talks of tourism, the conversation too often begins and ends with sun, sand, and surf. Yet, beyond its golden beaches and ancient ruins, this small island packs a natural punch that riv...

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

A terrific interview with the authors of 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - to mark its release. Thank you NHBS Absolutely fascinating Q&As.
www.nhbs.com/blog/author-... @britornitholclub.bsky.social
#authorinterview #newbook #birdinghistory #johnhenrygurney #BritishOrnithologistsClub

Author Q&A: Clive Slater, Peter Mundy, and Ray Williams – John Henry Gurney: a passion for birds

Many books have been written about notable names in the world of natural history with the likes of Darwin and Wallace being the first that come to mind. Digging a little deeper in areas such as ornith...

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

Coverage of 'A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Sri Lanka' - the latest book by Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne continues to abound. It's great to see it getting the exposure it deserves.
This piece was in The Sunday Times, #SriLanka
www.sundaytimes.lk/250921/plus/...
#SriLankawildlife

A pictorial field guide to Lanka’s wildlife

www.sundaytimes.lk

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

Our newly released 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - published in association with the @britornitholclub.bsky.social pictured in City Bookshop, Norwich
- if you're in the area, do pop in & support your local #bookshop!

#johnhenrygurney #naturalhistorybooks #birdinghistory #birds #boc

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 11d

Our thanks go to @Fatbirder
for his super review of 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' - we are delighted that it's his kind of book!
Congratulations to the authors!
@britornitholclub.bsky.social
#bookreview #johnHenryGurney #birdingbooks #birdinghistory
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Book, Binocular and Clothing Reviews - John Henry Gurney – A Passion for Birds - Fat Birder

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 13d

Celebrating 200 years of train travel! Plan journeys of your dreams with Great Railway Journeys in Europe, in Asia, in N Zealand & Aus; The World's Great Rail Journeys. Adventure beckons:) #Railway200 #railtravel #travelguides #200yearsofrail

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 13d

#BARGAIN @AmazonUK
is selling #NewRelease 'John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds' at an incredible price! Grab your copy NOW - no idea how long promo will last! @britornitholclub.bsky.social
#birdingbooks #birdinghistory #JohnHenryGurney
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John Henry Gurney A Passion For Birds: Amazon.co.uk: Clive A. Slater: 9781913679743: Books

Buy John Henry Gurney A Passion For Birds by Clive A. Slater (ISBN: 9781913679743) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · 26d

David Bowden, author of our 'Great Railway Journeys' series is celebrating the 200th anniversary of modern rail travel with a talk at @MPHBOOKSTORE in Kuala Lumpur. All welcome! #Railway200 #200YearsofRail #Railtravel #travelguides #DavidBowden #GreatRailwayJourneys

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Coming soon ....
the 3rd edition of ‘A Naturalist’s Guide to the Snakes of Australia’ by Tie Eipper & Scott Eipper - & we hear it’s already available in Australia!
#Newbook #SnakesofAustralia #NaturalistsGuides #Wildlifeguides #NaturalHistoryBooks #JohnBeaufoyPublishing

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Spotted at Kakadu National Park - The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia!

#birdwatchingbooks #AustralianBirds #bookshopsoftheworld #SueTaylor #WildlifeGuides #johnbeaufoypublishing @woodslane
#Kakadu

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank u Globetrotter Magazine for their #bookreview of Blue Skies Guide to the #Philippines (2nd Edition). Another great review - contrats @NigelHicksPhoto

“Definitely a good bet for your next trip.”
#travelguide #philippinestravel #Globetrotter #NigelHicks #BlueSkiesGuide

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Another exciting #NewBook coming your way this Autumn. 'A Naturalist's Guide to the #Spiders of #Borneo' by Wong Tsu Shi - an easy-to-use, introductory ID guide, aimed at helping raise awareness & interest in Borneo’s spiders
#spidersofborneo #WongTsuShi #naturalistsguides

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Out any day now! 'The Natural Wonders of Seychelles' showcases Christophe Mason-Parker's stunning photographs, the landscapes, #seascapes, plants & the living creatures that make their home on the islands of #Seychelles
#divingbooks #naturalhistorybooks #travelguides

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you @BirdWatchingMag
for choosing 'A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain & Northern Europe' as its Book of the Month!! #birdwatching #birdguides #bookreviews #naturalistsguides #PeterGoodfellow

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you @Fahasa_com 4 sharing photos of our #Vietnam titles on display at their flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City -
'Enchanting Vietnam & 'A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Vietnam'. So very good to see!
#Fahasa #bookshop #hochiminh #enchantingvietnam #vietnambirds #naturalistsguides

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you, Entomologist's Monthly Magazine for your great #review of 'A Naturalist's Guide to the #Butterflies of Borneo'.
“This Field Guide does just what it says on the cover – and in my opinion does it very well ... "
#Borneobutterflies #BorneoWildlife #wildlifeguides #BorneoTravel

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 13

HCMC airport, Vietnam - both our Vietnam books on sale! A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Vietnam', 'Enchanting Vietnam' (+'Singapore', 'Malaysia', & 'Thailand') - & author David Bowden.
#bookshops #travelguides #EnchantingVietnam #Vietnambirding #HCMCAirportBooks #naturalistsguides

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 6

Sue Taylor's 'The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia' - at #Uluru (#AyersRock) tourist shop.
If you're not in the vicinity (though wouldn't it be nice!) 'The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia' is available internationally
#bookshops #birdwatchingbooks #bestbirdwatchingsites @woodslane

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 18

Pre-order your copy now! John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds. A must-read for #birders Out September! Available through all good book retailers. @britornitholclub.bsky.social #naturalhistorybooks #comingsoon #BOC #Gurney #APassionforBirds

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 11

'A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong' is reviewed in #Antenna Thank u @royentsoc.bsky.social
#bookreview #HongKongtravel #naturalistsguides #butterflies #JasonMann
www.royensoc.co.uk/publications...

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Honk Kong - Royal Entomological Society

by Jason Mann Reviewed by Richard Harrington

www.royensoc.co.uk

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · May 22

New editons of our 'A Naturalist's Guide' series out now - and look at the beautiful new covers for these to Britain and Northern Europe! #newbooks #neweditions #wildlifeguides #naturalistsguides #mushrooms #birds #insects #wildflowers

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John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · May 22

New editions of our WILD and ENCHANTING series - out now! #WildMalaysia #WildSingapore #EnchantingMalaysia #EnchantingVietnam #travelguides #wildlifeguides #naturalhistorybooks

John Beaufoy Publishing @jbpublishing.bsky.social · May 22

A date for the diary #VietnamBirdRace
And of course A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Vietnam is out now #birding #birdbooks #birdguides