Chris Mead, Foreword by Tony Soper. The State of the Nations Birds charts the fortunes of the British and Irish breeding birds over the 20th century. Using detailed information from many specialist sources Chris Mead analyzes the varied fortunes of almost 250 species in an understandable fashion. Every breeding bird is included, from the most common to the rarest. Chapters on main habitats and history of each breeding species. B&W photos. 280 pgs. Softcover.