Observation on the birds of the Bulgarian seabord, with new breeding records for SW Bulgaria of Masked Shrike (Lanius nubicus), Bonelli’s Warbler (Phylloscopus bonelli),and Blue Rock Trush (Monticola solitarius). Birds in Bulgaria, On-line bird guide. Each species has a brief description, pictures of the species in its natural environment and its habitat.
.Part of thebook series (MOBI, volume 82) AbstractThis paper is the first overview and evaluation of the exploration (1744 to present), composition (records of 96 Neogene taxa, 160 Pleistocene taxa, and 399 recent species), formation (since the Middle Miocene), and recent development of the Bulgarian bird fauna. We discuss composition and changes of the recent avifauna; changes in the composition of the breeding species in the last 100 years; species, which have disappeared or are declining; species with extended breeding range; and new species recently recorded for Bulgaria. We also outline the importance of the Bulgarian territory for the migration and wintering of the birds in Europe, the migration routes, wintering grounds, and the network of the Important Bird Areas. A classification of the avian assemblages in Bulgaria is given using the two-way indicator species analysis, while the application of the ordination-correspondence analysis allowed to study the spatial differentiation of the recent breeding avifauna, and to characterize the bird communities of the main landscapes in Bulgaria.
Petar Iankov's 'Where to find birds in Bulgaria' is the book you want for birds. Locating a copy may prove difficult but worthwhile.Far easier to find are 2 books by Michael Chinery 'Natural history of Britain and Europe' or 'Field guide to Plants and Animals of Britain and Europe'.They are both pretty good but very general field guides.For the most complete field guide to the birds of Europe you can't beat Collins.I have a few Bulgarian books, 'The birds of Vitosha Natural Park' is quite good for some species and has the birds listed in Bulgarian, English, German, French and Latin which has come in useful from time to time.' Biodiversity of the Srebarna Biosphere Reserve' gives a complete list of all flora and fauna in this area but is a little 'dry'.' Srebarna a European Dream' also lists all life here and has a few pics.The names are given in Bulgarian Latin and English. I have bought 4 books. Three of which are very useful1. Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Europe (Field Guide) (Paperback) by Paul Davies and Bob GibbonsISBN 10 is ISBN 13 is 9595This is the least useful since it concentrates on France, Spain and Italy but many species are common to Bulgaria.
It is best read as a supplement to 'complete mediterrean wildlife'Complete Mediterranean Wildlife by Paul SterryISBN 10 is ISBN 13 is 9612This is very good. It covers birds, trees, animals, insects and flowers. Good pictures and discribptions of distribution.Birds of the Mediterranean: A photographic guide (Helm Field Guides) (Paper back) by Paul Sherry (again)ISBN 10 is ISBN 13 is 9495This is the very,very good.
It has distribution maps which include BulgariaFinally there is an excellent book called 'Amphibians and Reptiles of Bulgaria'. It is beautifully produced and written in English by local academic authors. It gives extremely detailed explanations of where the species can be found - right down to the nearest towns.
I bought in the bookshop opposite the cathedral in Varna. There is another copy in stock (or at least there was two weeks ago).
The other books I bought via Amazon UK.I hope this helps. With the four books in tandem I can identify pretty much every thing.