Be a Birder: The joy of birdwatching and how to get started

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I’ve been on the birdwatching scene for a few years now and still count myself as a complete novice. It explains: "His warm and charming stories weave through the book, as he shares his unique experiences from the perspective of a cameraman, ranging from what to do when a cheetah sits beside you when you’re filming, to how long you might need to wait to get the perfect photo of golden eagles. Crane said of the acquisition: “Anyone who’s seen Hamza on ’Strictl’y will know how wonderful he is; so personable, passionate, and full of joy, so it’s a huge privilege to be working with him on this book at Gaia, sitting among other brilliant birdwatching books on the list from the RSPB, Flock Together and Dominic Couzens.

I suggest the most appreciative audience would be anyone who has yet to enjoy seeing wildlife through binoculars. Hamza's Wild World is filled with fascinating information about the animal kingdom - in the sky, on the land and in the sea. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Starting with the goldfinch in your garden, to tawny owls in woodlands, to the elusive kingfisher near rivers and marshes, you will build your birdwatching confidence and push yourself further afield to find new feathered wonders. We book celebrities for personal appearances, headline musicians, stand up comedians and other entertainment.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, featuring fifty of Hamza’s favourite birds, you will learn how to start identifying birds, understand their behaviour and movements, and find even more exciting birds, wherever you are. This book is pure serotonin, and I am genuinely sorry that I’ve finished it, because many times I’ve come to it feeling a bit down and two paragraphs in, I feel like myself again. Descriptions on a page brought to life by Hamza's vivid visual and auditory descriptions and excellent anecdotes about birds both familiar and rarely observed. Each bird chosen from that habitat is given its scientific name, whether it is easy to spot or not, given a three word description, such as slow, floating glider for the Red Kite and following this, many interesting facts. Hamza is a Scottish wildlife cameraman and presenter, a skilled ornithologist and the winner of the 2022 season of Strictly Come Dancing.

Beautifully illustrated, the book celebrates the birds that surround us, and invites us all to stop, step outside and listen, and open our eyes to the wonder and beauty of these incredible creatures. From where you’d expect to find them, to what they look like and super interesting information and tidbits about each bird.

Hamza was also the presenter and cameraman for the one-off Channel 4 documentary Scotland: My Life in the Wild, which was about Hamza’s own life in the Scottish Highlands and the wildlife that lives there. First saw Hamza on kids TV when we used to watch Let's Go For a Walk, I found Hamza fascinating and informative. Whether you need a companion on your next expedition or simply wish to dip in and out as you learn more, Be a Birder is fit for every purpose, and encourages us all to discover the joy of birdwatching. Hamza is so amazingly observant about these quirky little creatures we see all around us, their ingenious strategies in finding food, mating, or avoiding predation.

Birds have been with me my entire life - from the colourful weaver birds on the banks of the Nile in Sudan to the magpies of Newcastle, from the roosting peregrine falcons near my parents' house in Northampton to the white-tailed eagles on the west coast of Scotland.

Publication will be supported by a "major" PR and marketing campaign involving media, events, festival appearances, partnerships and consumer advertising. Then start your own journey with sketches, information and tidbits about 50 birds that populate the British Isles and beyond. You will learn how to start identifying birds, understand their behaviour and movements and find the best places to see them. Join Hamza Yassin as he talks about his life thus far and how he became the renowned birder he is today. His wonderfully warm and accessible presenting style have made him a star within the natural history television genre.Through his progression to become a videographer and more, he shares his expertise, drops bird knowledge bombs and entertains you along the way. Gushing but being a fledgling and very amateur birder that can feel very isolated at times, he’s kept my interest and enthusiasm going, and I’m very grateful for it! Wildlife cameraman, presenter and Strictly winner Hamza Yassin recounts stories of his birding adventures and shares his tricks and tips for starting birdwatching. Hamza is a Scottish wildlife cameraman and presenter, a skilled ornithologist and the winner of the 2022 season of Strictly Come Dancing . Yassin is a Scottish wildlife cameraman, zoologist and presenter, whose first TV appearance was on CBeebies’ “Let’s Go for a Walk”.