Cet auteur allie science, écriture et photographie avec une passion pour les montagnes, les estuaires et la côte, à la recherche d'expériences hors des sentiers battus. Son travail explore en profondeur l'histoire, l'environnement et la faune d'endroits tels que l'estuaire de la Mersey, révélant des récits fascinants sur une riche avifaune et la croissance de Liverpool en tant que port. Fermement convaincu du potentiel de grandes aventures près de chez soi, son écriture encourage l'exploration de ce qui est négligé. Au-delà des guides de voyage, ses intérêts couvrent l'aviation, la politique et les sujets environnementaux, y compris des textes techniques sur l'eau et le climat.
Stretching for around thirty miles to the coast, the Mersey Estuary is perhaps
best known for Liverpool's spectacular waterfront and the Mersey Ferry. But
there are many other hidden gems along its shores. The Mersey Estuary: A
Travel Guide provides suggestions for places to visit along the estuary.
The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe
Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the Lake District National Park
along the way
This award-winning text provides a comprehensive introduction to modern operational hydrometeorological forecasting and warning techniques. It covers critical applications such as flood and drought management, reservoir operations, hydropower generation, irrigation practices, water supply systems, and water pollution control. The book emphasizes practical methodologies and innovative strategies essential for professionals in the field.
From the Northern Lights to whirling coastal birds, and sunken villages to the annual deer rut, the UK is home to some of the world's finest natural spectacles. With this guide and a little luck, you too can experience the magic of seeing something truly extraordinary. Start planning your spectacular year with the help of this practical guide to the UK's most magical natural phenomena. This guide shows you when and where to go, and how to maximise your chances of a sighting, as well as explaining why these amazing spectacles occur in the first place. Sections cover: - Space: meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons, Northern Lights - Weather: hidden currents, mountain waves, named winds - Tides: tidal bores, tidal races, low tide walks - Land: autumn colours, wildflower displays, rutting deer - Rivers and lakes: salmon runs, sunken villages, waterfall wonders - Coast: wheeling waterbirds, seabird cities, seal pups Each spectacle is graded according to how easy it is to spot, and the author gives expert tips on achieving the best sighting. Scientific insights describe the astronomical, meteorological and ecological causes of events, which are brought to life through the stories of the people who know them best, from the glider pilots who ride mountain waves to the King's Guides who help people navigate the dangerous sands of Morecombe Bay. This is your starting point for some truly phenomenal adventures.