Those who are motivated by the challenge of hard twitching will immediately identify with the emotions experienced by Adrian Riley in his quest to see a massive number of birds in Britain & Ireland in 2002. Twitching is full of highs and lows and this book focuses much on the emotional experiences of year-listing rather than detailed discussions about the birds seen. If you are into twitching, then you’ll probably enjoy this book, which is an easy read and short enough to get through on a twitch from the Midlands to the Scillies or Shetland (if you are not the driver!).

British Birds Magazine

They may look harmless (if a bit mad) but as a new book reveals, the world of twitchers is full of dishonesty, bitter rivalry…and dark threats. (Review of first edition).

Here is the full article.

Daily Mail

Never dull and very affordable, it is sure to be a book that many will be keen to read (review of 1st edition).

Birdwatch Magazine

I do not pretend to finish every book I review… some are turgid or over wordy; this is well crafted and edited. It is about the man and the quest and in the end stood up aside from its subject matter and I enjoyed being allowed to peep through the curtain into this world. It is a good-natured book that reflects well on the writer.

Fatbirder

While the romance of Adrian’s quest is highly readable, it is the Rivals part that makes it so addictive.

Sunday Express