Pocket guide to our our wildlife covers every habitat

Martin Thomas has spent most of his life “in the field” studying, exploring and researching across the globe.

His latest book about the wildlife and geology of Bermuda is a collation of studies dating back over three decades.

‘A Naturalist’s Field Guide to Bermuda’ is packed with colourful photos and interesting information about the island’s wildlife and geology.

It fits snuggly in your pocket and will be a good companion when you venture along the trails or take a walk around Spittal Pond.

Dr. Thomas was born in the U.K. but spent most of his life lecturing at the University of New Brunswick in Canada.

He retired from his post in 2000 but has been busy with other wildlife and marine projects.

Dr. Thomas told the Sun that although the field guide may be his last book he will continue to pursue his passion for the plants, wildlife and geology.

He added: “I have been coming back to Bermuda for more than 30 years. I used to bring a group of students here from Canada to study sub-tropical biology.

“This field guide is a collation of those experiences and more recent studies over the last few years.

“Most field guides look at one group of animals or family of plants but in this one we try and look at everything – and divide it into habitats.”

Dr. Thomas was in Bermuda last week to promote his latest publication, which follows on the heels of ‘A Natural Guide to Bermuda’.

He said: “It’s a great feeling to see it all in print and I’m really pleased with the way it looks. It is always a relief to something like this done and it seems to be selling well so I am very happy.”

The field guide, published by the Bermuda Zoological Society, is available at bookstores islandwide.