新書介紹──《飛羽瞬間：中國野生鳥類精彩圖片選》

新書介紹──飛羽瞬間：中國野生鳥類精彩圖片選

中國擁有豐富的鳥類資源，單以種類來說便有近1400種，佔了全球鳥類的約五份之一，當中不僅包括全球瀕危的珍稀種類，也有許多特有種類。無論是常見的或是珍稀的種類，鳥類自有其迷人之處，亦成為了野生動物攝影師絕佳的拍攝題材。

野鳥世界，引人入勝。鳥類攝影，讓許多愛鳥人士迷上了攝影，亦引領了更多攝影愛好者認識野生鳥類之美。數碼攝影的技術發展，與及中國內地經濟水平的提高，讓更多愛好者能夠進入野鳥攝影的迷人領域。

二零零八年中國國家地理雜誌舉辦了「飛羽瞬間鳥類攝影大賽」，讓全國各地的鳥類攝影師有了交流的平台，也讓讀者有機會欣賞野鳥之美，進一步為保護野生動物作了最有力的宣傳。二零零九年，主辦單位將精彩作品結集成書，出版了《飛羽瞬間：中國野生鳥類精彩圖片選》一書，為讀者呈上了全國各地77位攝影師共122幅作品。透過這些作品，攝影師們帶領著讀者上山下海，從全新的角度呈現了中國境內多元化的生態系統，包括白雪皚皚的高原環境、樹木參天的茂密森林、水草豐盛的沼澤濕地、一望無際的濱海地區等，讓我們欣賞到各種鳥類的羽翼之美，窺探牠們的生活中點滴。

書末附贈的「中國觀鳥地」地圖向讀者介紹中國的觀鳥拍鳥勝地（這些當然亦是需要重點保護的地區），而「中國候鳥遷徙」的示意圖則讓讀者明白到長途遷飛的候鳥每年所飛越的驚人距離，與及中國在全球鳥類保育的重要性。

每一張作品皆附有鳥類的中英文名稱、拉丁學名、生態及分佈簡介與及攝影師的拍攝扎記等，不論閣下是自然愛好者或是攝影發燒友，《飛羽瞬間：中國野生鳥類精彩圖片選》都是一本值得收藏及參考的好書。本書由攝影師張書清及趙超主編，「中國大百科全書出版社」出版，定價人民幣198元。

China is a country with over 1300 species of bird, some 20% of the world total, including many endemic species as well as globally endangered species. All of these birds make good subjects for wildlife photographers. Digital technology has invited more people to indulge in wildlife photography. Economy development in mainland China has also made photography a more affordable hobby. Over the last decade, more and more elusive birds in China were shown to the world.

In 2008, Chinese National Geography organized ‘The Best Wild Bird Pictures of China’ photo competition which attracted a good number of entrances. Some of these wonderful bird pictures are now in print, in the ‘The Best Wild Bird Pictures of China: Volume One’ which included 122 pictures from 77 photographers. The assorted pictures show the beauties of birds of montane regions, primary forests, snow-covered area as well as coastal wetlands.

The book has a map showing the suitable birdwatching locations in China which enthusiasts can refer to. In addition, a map showing the migratory routes of birds over China provides essential information for birdwatchers and photographers to understand the global importance of China in terms of bird conservation.

Each picture in this book has the Chinese, English and scientific names of the bird. Photographers’ notes and background information of the birds are also provided. ‘The Best Wild Bird Pictures of China: Volume One’ is a valuable reference book for vivid birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

‘The Best Wild Bird Pictures of China: Volume One’ is edited by Zhang Suqinq and Zhao Cao, published by Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, RMB 198.