Bird Paintings - Orkney Book of Birds Watercolour artist Tracy Hall

The Orkney Book of Birds is the result of four years collaboration between author Tim Dean and illustrator Tracy Hall. It is a totally unique volume focusing on nearly 200 species found in the islands, with a detailed commentary on each bird together with full colour paintings depicting them in island settings where they are most likely to be found.

It is a superbly produced book of 115 pages including 50 plates and a wealth of information about each bird and the islands.

Tim Dean has been fascinated by birds since he was a boy and the idea for this book evolved gradually over years of leading bird-watching walks both in Orkney and Cumbria: a book dealing specifically with those species likely to be encountered in the islands and where/when to best to stand a chance of seeing them.

Tracy Hall worked closely with Tim throughout to produce beautifully detailed paintings showing 187 species in carefully selected island locations.

Orkney is internationally important for birds, with 38 designated sites and 13 RSPB reserves in the county, so it is little wonder that people come from all over the world to see them here. We hope this book will prove useful to both locals and visitors alike.

The hardback edition is 9" x 12" with 115 pages and 50 full colour illustrations. To order a signed copy please see below.

kittiwakes, guilimots and razorbills from the orkney book of birds

New for 2011 - Pocket Edition

Four years after the arrival to your shelves of the Orkney Book of Birds, we are delighted to present the practical Pocket Edition. Nothing from the original has been omitted and the Orkney List has been updated by Paul Higson. The perfect pocket companion when you are out and about! To order a signed copy, please see below.

Tim Dean and Tracy Hall - 'Orkney Book of Birds' book signing

How to Order - Hardback Edition

sorry, currently sold out via the website (pocket edition available below)

We have signed copies available by mail order direct from this website. Please note that this is a heavy book (approx 1.3kg) and while we welcome orders from outside of Europe, we have included both surface and air mail delivery options. Signed copies can also be ordered by post with UK cheque, please send your order to: Tracy Hall, Rosebank, Burray, Orkney KW17 2ST. Price �24.90 + p&p.

P&P charges and approx Royal Mail delivery times:

UK - Standard parcels. 3+ days. �5.00

Europe - Airmail. 3-5 days. �8.10

Rest of the World - Surface Mail. 2 -12 weeks �9.10

Rest of the World - Airmail. 5-7 days �15.10

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How to Order - Pocket Edition

We have signed copies available by mail order direct from this website. Signed copies can also be ordered by post with UK cheque, please send your order to: Tracy Hall, Rosebank, Burray, Orkney KW17 2ST. Price �9.99 + p&p.

Postage and Packing Charges for the pocket edition:

UK - First Class �2.50

Europe - Airmail �4.50

Rest of the World - Air Mail �7.50

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To order fine art prints and greeting cards from the book please click here:

Both editions can also be purchased from the publishers, 'The Orcadian', Hell's Half Acre, Kirkwall. Alternatively, your local bookstore should be able to get a copy for you if they do not stock it. If you have any questions, or would like to order more than one copy, please email for assistance.

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Lots of people have been incredibly generous with their time and local knowledge; our sincere thanks to Paul Higson, Sally Banks, Chris Booth, John Dennision, John Fraser, Paul Hollinrake, Trevor Hunt, Michelle Koster, Alan Leitch, Eric Meek, Jackie Struthers and also to James Miller and Drew Kennedy at The Orcadian. A special thank you is also due to the photographers who helped us out with additional reference images: Annette Cutts, Brian Hewitt, Patrik Jonasson, Glen Tepke, George Reszeter, Chris Edwards, Mark Hamblin, Judy Schrader, Sue Tranter, Steve Round, John Richardson, Giuliano Gerra, Tracy King, Roy Thomson, Richard Brooks, The Screech Owl Sanctuary and the Natural History Museum.