Publisher's Synopsis
The Strait of Gibralter is famous as a major point of passage for Palaearctic birds migrating between their European breeding grounds and their winter quarters in Africa. Clive Finlayson, a native of the Rock and a trained ornithologist, presents a fascinating account of the region and its resident and transitory bird life. Whether or not you have personally ever witnessed the thousands of raptors, storks and other birds that may make this legendary crossing in a single day, this book will conjure the spirit of this extraordinary place. Delightful illustrations by Ian Willis complete an important and entertaining book. "Finlayson is to be congratulated on the thoroughness of his research, effective graphics production and documentation (over 22 pages of references), all combined in an easily readable book, the whole enhanced by the delightful complementary illustrations of Ian Willis. This is a major work which must have a place in the library of anyone interested in bird migration and/or Iberia." --A.M. Paterson, Ibis
