Birds of Guernsey (1879) And the Neighbouring Islands: Alderney, Sark, Jethou, Herm; Being a Small Contribution to the Ornitholony of the Channel Islands

"Birds of Guernsey" by Cecil Smith is a non-fiction naturalism study that documents the bird species found on Guernsey and the adjacent Channel Islands, like Alderney and Sark. Over three decades, the author compiles his personal observations, local accounts, and museum specimen data to create an overview of bird wildlife. Smith also addresses how changes in agriculture and human activities affected bird habitats and numbers, demonstrating his commitment to recording both scientific details and environmental changes impacting local bird populations, while correcting the absence of similar research in previous publications relevant to the region.