Comments on: Wildlife of the Farne Islands 1st Edition Paperback

By: Various reviews on Amazon:

Various reviews on Amazon: — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:13:32 +0000

A truly inspiring book with excellent photography and text throughout. A great guide for anybody planning to visit the islands.
I bought this book before a trip to Northumberland, not really expecting too much, but I found it to be a really great choice. The photographs are superb, and the hints and tips at the back are nicely written to be informative and friendly in tone. I found I was able to improve my own photography, although not to the level of those in this book. The tone of the book is really enthusiastic, chatty and irreverent, and provides a friendly and well-informed guide to the fauna of the islands. The tone is nicely balanced, providing plenty of helpful information, but the author's personality shines through. I got the feeling that it was a lot of fun to write this book, and it was certainly a lot of fun to read and re-read it.
Beautiful book with amazing photographs from the Farne Islands. A good buy for anyone who has visited and wants some happy memories!
Lovely photos and informative write-ups. I have to know about these bird for my work, so bought this to add to my collection of books I need for information purposes.
Kaleel Zibe's book is a fantastic companion for visiting this amazing wildlife location on the Northumberland coastline. All of the major bird species which pack out the rocky islands of the Farnes plus the population of seals are written about in a fantastic and easily readable handbook with beautiful illustrations which aid the identification of all that is to be seen. I highly recommend making room in the camera bag for this fact filled book!
Great book of photos. Often visit the Farne Islands and this book spot on. If you like wild life a must.
As an amateur photographer who has visited the Farnes on several occasions I was very impressed with this book. There are excellent photographs with commentary to match. The book serves as useful text for those visiting the islands and as a photographic standard to aspire to.

By: Ian F. of Bird Forum gave the book 9/10 and said:

Ian F. of Bird Forum gave the book 9/10 and said: — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:11:31 +0000

Described as being a guide to all the major breeding species on the Farne Islands and that is exactly what it is.

It is written by and illustrated with photographs by Kaleel Zibe. From the easy to read style and content he is obviously well acquainted with the wildlife found on the islands. He gives pocket descriptions of each species including some interesting facts gained from his own observations. Population numbers are included as are arrival and departure times and on which island each species can be seen. The book is illustrated by numerous stunning photos many of which are close encounters. There is also a chapter devoted to the Grey Seal.

Kaleel includes some useful information for anyone considering visiting the Farne Islands including how to get there contact details for boat trips.

Kaleel has also included a useful section on professional photography tips on how to take better photos plus a section on a ‘behind-the-scenes’ explanation of how many of the photographs illustrating the book were taken, including camera settings.

All in all the book makes for an excellent guide for anyone who is thinking of visiting the Farne Islands or indeed as a memento for anyone who has already been.

By: Outdoor Photography magazine’s Jemima Greaves said:

Outdoor Photography magazine’s Jemima Greaves said: — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:06:24 +0000

“This book is informative, interesting, and beautifully illustrated. Kaleel Zibe is both a photographer and a wildlife expert and he knows how to achieve the balance between the two. Within the pages of Zibe’s handy, kitbag-sized offering you’ll find detailed information on the birds of the Farne Islands, as well as a slightly shorter chapter covering the grey seal. There are also tips on how to reach the islands, and a section of photographic advice.

What really makes this book, though, are the images. From stunning shots of terns in flight to baby cormorants and inquisitive seals, they bring the facts to life and provide a real inspiration to get out there to experience nature at its best.”