FIELD GUIDE TO BRITISH DEER. Fourth Edition. Revised and edited by Charles Smith-Jones.

(1957) 2023 4th edition. Pocket-sized hardback (110 x 205mm). Pp96. Colour ID photographs, b/w illustrations by Michael Clark and Katie Hargreaves, bibliography. Pictorial laminated boards.

The Field Guide to British Deer has long been the accepted handbook for all those having an interest in deer, whether they are professional or amateur. It provides the necessary information for the identification of all deer found in the British Isles, and discusses aspects of their biology that give a fuller understanding of each species. This new edition has been fully revised to include the latest UK distribution maps as well as colour ID photographs to assist in determining the age, sex and species of deer seen. Chapters include: How to use the Field Guide; Signs of the presence of deer; Habitat; Tracks; Droppings; An introduction to deer watching; Voice; Identification; Antler development and ageing; Seasonal change of coat; Gait and movement; Food and feeding; Habits and activities; Seasonal behaviour; Distribution maps. Appendices include: Glossary; Statutory Close Seasons for deer; Invasive Alien Species Order 2019; The British Deer Society; Further resources.