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There is little doubt that this project is fast becoming a world leader among bird monitoring and survey work of this kind. The methods that have been developed are very sophisticated ... The Atlas is both quantitative - that is knowledge of bird abundance in different parts of the Island is collected, rather than just presence or absence - and year-round. Few atlases have attempted to do this. -- Dr David Gibbons Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and full colour maps sit alongside the survey in this landmark publication. Whether you are an amateur or professional ornithologist, or simply interested in the natural beauty of the Isle of Man, this long-awaited book provides a fascinating account of the Island's bird life. There is little doubt that this project is fast becoming a world leader among bird monitoring and survey work of this kind. -- Dr David Gibbons Head of the Conservation Science Unit of the RSPB The finished book is a fascinating treasure trove of the distribution and population levels for 150 species Wednesday Week This is a truly innovative and groundbreaking publication This book can be reviewed in just one word - FANTASTIC!! With the first print run already sold out before the official launch date in mid-August, this weighty tome comes highly recommended. ... This is a truly innovative and groundbreaking publication. This book can be reviewed in just one worked - FANTASTIC ! Scottish Bird News One of the latest to be published is the impressive Manx Bird Atlas. This weighty volume is the result of five years surveying ...is a fascinating treasure trove of distribution and population levels for 150 species. ...a pleasure to read and the accompanying illustrations are on the whole excellent. ...offers readers a fascinating insight into the overall picture of our neighbours' avian landscape. The Visitor Wednesday 20070912