Birds, including cage birds, as pets Books
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Profitable Pheasant Farming
£11.43
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp PetsPros Finch and Canary Care for Beginners
£15.19
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp PetsPros Pigeon Keeping for Beginners
£16.14
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Grey Parrots as Pets
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp PetsPros Guide to Quail Raising for Beginners
£14.24
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Guide to Raising Chickens on a Budget
£16.14
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Pionus Parrots as Pets
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Budgerigars as Pets
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Atlantic Canaries as Pets
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp RedBellied Parrots Pet Owners Handbook
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Rosella Parrot Handbook
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Cockatoos as Pets
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Praying Mantis Care Guide
£11.41
Independently Published Floyds Emu and Ostrich Farming for Beginners
£15.63
Independently Published Raising Backyard Chickens Made Simple
£9.10
Independently Published Quaker Parrot Handbook
£11.87
Independently Published Guinea Fowl Farming for Beginners
£11.66
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Caiques as Pets
£13.06
Little, Brown Book Group Right Way to Keep Chickens
Book SynopsisFor generations, people in the countryside have kept chickens, mainly for the eggs. Now, more and more people, in town as well as countryside, are enjoying the pleasure of keeping hens in the garden and reaping the reward of those fresh eggs every day. Virginia Shirt has lived with chickens for over 15 years so her knowledge of these fascinating birds is conditioned by practical experience. Her book is a revelation to every aspiring enthusiast. Concentrating initially on the very first steps, the book goes on to deal with feeding and rearing chickens and comprehensively covers matters relating to health and disease.Table of Contents1. Preparing for Your Chickens 2. Keeping the Chickens Happy 3. Purchasing Your Chickens 4. Feeding Your Chickens 5. Care and Use of Your Eggs 6. Extra Joys of Chickens 7. Health and Disease in the Chicken
£7.99
Galison Seasons Tweetings Paper Bookmark
£7.19
Workman Publishing An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Backyard
Book SynopsisWith delightful photographs, Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. Following their progress from day to day and week to week, you'll learn everything you need to know to be successful in raising and keeping a happy, healthy flock. Topics covered include understanding chicken behavior; housing and feeding requirements; hygiene and basic health care. Both entertaining and educational, this highly accessible book provides just the right amount of information to get started and enjoy the pleasures of keeping backyard chickens.
£11.99
University of Washington Press Hatched
Book Synopsis2022 Independent Publisher Book Award for Animals/Pets (Gold)Chickens are a lot more mainstream than veganism and a little bit like kombucha: super weird twenty years ago, now somewhat popular and made even more so by logos, brands, and hashtags. So begins Gina Warren's deep dive into the backyard chicken movement. Digging into its history and food politics, she provides a highly personal account of the movement's social and cultural motivations, the regulations it faces, and the ways that chicken owners build community. Weaving together interviews with urban agriculture advocates, entrepreneurs such as a $225 per hour chicken consultant, animal rights campaigners, and a fabulous cross-section of chicken enthusiasts, Warren sheds light on Americans' complex relationship with animalsas guardians, companions, and eatersand what it means to be a conscious eater. As Warren chronicles her own misadventures raising chickens, her pursuit of what's best for her own flock leads past chicken tTrade Review"A welcome addition to others about the backyard chicken movement." * Food Politics *"[An] entertaining, thoughtfully earnest book... a very accessible rendering of a topic that reflects larger issues in the US food production industry." * Choice *"Demonstrates thoughtful grappling with what it means to be an ethical eater in a capitalist society." * New Books Network *
£22.79
University of Washington Press Hatched
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A welcome addition to others about the backyard chicken movement." * Food Politics *"[An] entertaining, thoughtfully earnest book... a very accessible rendering of a topic that reflects larger issues in the US food production industry." * Choice *"Demonstrates thoughtful grappling with what it means to be an ethical eater in a capitalist society." * New Books Network *
£25.32
LSU Press Adventures of a Louisiana Birder
Book SynopsisA candid and humorous chronicle showing how one woman goes from casual observer to obsessive bird nerd as she traverses Louisiana’s avian paradise. In Adventures of a Louisiana Birder, readers follow Marybeth Lima across her adopted state in search of 300 species of birds.
£20.85
CABI Publishing Ostrich
Book SynopsisThe ostrich is a relatively new agricultural animal in many parts of the world and even in South Africa it was domesticated only a little over a century ago. Recently however there has been a huge growth in interest in ostrich farming, and production of ostriches for low-fat meat and leather is now a reality in many parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive volume to review the world scientific literature on ostrich biology, production and health:Written by leading authors from South Africa, Europe, Israel and the USA Deals with the ostrich in farmed and natural environmentsEssential reading for those interested in avian and poultry scienceTable of Contents1: Introduction, D C Deeming, Hatchery Consulting & Research, Wallingford, UK 2: Anatomy, A J Bezuidenhout, University of Pretoria, South Africa 3: Physiology, E Skadhauge, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark and A Dawson, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Huntingdon, UK 4: Behaviour in Natural and Captive Environments,D C Deeming, and N E Bubier, Durrell Institute For Conservation and Ecology, The University, Canterbury, UK 5: Basic Concepts and Recent Advances in Digestion and Nutrition, S C Cilliers, Camelus Feeds, Oudtshoorn South Africa and C R Angel, University of Maryland, USA 6: Reproduction, J T Soley and H B Groenewald, University of Pretoria, South Africa 7: Factors Affecting the Success of Commercial Incubation, D C Deeming and A Ar, Tel Aviv University, Israel 8: Rearing Environments Around the World, D J Verwoerd, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, South Africa, D C Deeming, C R Angel and B Perelman, Mabuim 1, Israel 9: Welfare, M A Mitchell, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 10: Slaughter and Products, J Sales, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa 11: Breeding and Genetics, J N Petitte and G Davis, North Carolina State University, USA 12: Veterinary Problems, F W Huchzermeyer, South Africa 13: Health Management and Veterinary Procedures, B Perelman, Israel."
£116.68
John Wiley & Sons Inc Birds For Dummies
Book SynopsisYour one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that''s best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged. Benefit from a full-color guide to pet birds Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess Bond with your winged pet If you're ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Birds 5 Chapter 1: Birds and Humans: It’s Only Natural! 7 Getting to Know the History of Birds 8 Food, feathers, and (finally!) friendship 9 Humans’ enduring involvement 9 Deciding If You’re Ready for a Bird 14 Putting in the time 14 Shelling out the bucks 17 Dealing with the noise and mess 17 Chapter 2: Narrowing the Choices 19 Deciding What You’re Looking for in a Bird 20 Judging interactivity 20 Considering size 21 Making a mess 21 Bring in da noise 22 Talking ability 22 Paying attention to price 23 Considering the Species 24 The hands-off color and songbirds 25 Small parrots 27 Medium-size parrots 33 Large parrots 36 Toucans, mynahs, and some others 42 Chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, peafowl, and turkeys 42 Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bird of Your Own 47 Telling the Girls from the Guys 49 Checking Up on a Bird’s Good Health 51 Making Mature Decisions about Age 52 Weighing the pros and cons of baby birds 52 Considering the prospect of an older bird 54 Finding a Reputable Source 56 Pet stores 58 Breeders 60 Private parties 61 Protecting Your Rights 62 Part 2: Caring for Your Bird 63 Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Bird’s Arrival 65 Shopping for Cages 66 Considering size: Bigger is better 66 Focusing on material: Wood or metal? 67 Knowing what to look for in a cage 68 Shopping for a travel carrier 69 Perch Perfect: Finding the Right Perch for Your Bird 71 Diving into Dishes and Waterers 75 Keeping Your Bird Entertained 76 Play stands and gyms 77 Food as entertainment 78 Clearing the Air 81 Cleaning Up 82 Stocking up on cleaning supplies 82 Preventing messes in the first place 83 Chapter 5: Starting Your Bird Off Right 85 Setting Up the Cage 86 Settling In 88 Managing Introductions 90 Kids 90 Cats 90 Dogs 91 Other birds 93 Building Trust through Training 93 Rules for you 94 Teaching the “Step up” cue 95 Target training 96 Carrier training 98 Keeping Things Clean: A Basic Regimen 99 Setting up for cleaning 100 Everyday cleanups 101 The big clean 103 Identifying Your Bird in Case He Flies the Coop 103 Banding 104 Microchipping 104 Chapter 6: The New Art, Science, and Fun of Feeding Birds Right 107 Understanding Bird Nutrition 108 Macronutrients 109 Micronutrients 113 Knowing What Your Bird Should Be Eating 115 Pelleted diets 115 Fruits and vegetables 118 Food for people and other pets 120 Nuts 120 Seeds 121 Converting Your Bird’s Diet 123 Feeding Birds of a (Slightly) Different Feather: Lories and Lorikeets 126 Chapter 7: Beyond Food and Water: Bird Basics 129 Translating Bird Body Language 130 The eyes have it 131 Say what? 132 Beak bulletins 134 Wing things 136 Tail tales 137 Posture primer 138 Getting a Handle on Your Bird 140 Meet “Mr Towel” 141 Practicing Good Grooming 143 Trimming nails 143 Clipping wings 145 Raining down with showers, baths, and misting 148 Bird Care When You Can’t 150 Pet sitters 150 Boarding 152 Harness Training 153 Types of harnesses 154 Harness-training tips 155 Taking Your Bird with You 156 Hitting the beach 156 Hitting the road 157 Flying with your bird 158 Part 3: Keeping Your Bird Healthy 161 Chapter 8: How Birds Work: The Short Course 163 The Outside: More than Just Beautiful 164 Built for versatility: The beak 165 A bird’s-eye view 170 The better to ear you with 171 Beautiful, functional feathers 171 A leg to stand on, times two 176 Finding Your Inner Bird 178 Them bones, them bones 178 Live and breathe: The cardiopulmonary system 180 Ya gotta eat: The gastrointestinal system 180 Chapter 9: A Preventive Care Approach to Your Bird’s Health 183 Understanding Why Preventive Care is the Best Care 184 What your bird won’t tell you — and why 185 More arguments for preventive care 186 Following a Three-Part Plan for Preventive Care 189 Starting with a healthy bird 189 Providing proper care and nutrition 191 Working with the pros 192 Finding the Right Veterinarian 193 Why “any veterinarian” may not be right for your bird 193 Special care for a special pet 195 Who’s out there, and what are they offering? 196 Chapter 10: Your Bird in Sickness — and Back to Health 201 Remembering That Birds Are Birds — Not People, Not Dogs 202 Understanding the Role of Home Care 204 Knowing First-Aid Basics 205 What qualifies as an emergency 205 Who to call, where to go 208 What to do, in what order 209 Emergency! The veterinarian’s role 213 Looking at Infectious Diseases That Panic Parrot Lovers 215 Tiny beings, big problems 215 Psittacine beak and feather disease 216 Psittacid herpesvirus and Pacheco’s parrot disease 217 Avian polyomavirus 218 Proventricular dilation disease 218 Psittacosis 219 Aspergillosis and candidiasis 219 Offering Supportive Care 221 The hospital stay 221 Home care 222 Giving medication 223 Chapter 11: Lifelong Care for Your Bird 225 Why Birds Are Living Longer 226 Domestically raised versus wild caught 226 New views on nutrition 227 The veterinary contribution 228 Health and the Older Bird 229 Chronic malnutrition 229 Cataracts 232 Arthritis 232 Heart disease 232 Chronic pain 233 Knowing When It’s Time to Say Goodbye 235 Euthanasia options 237 Dealing with loss 238 What If You Go First? 241 Part 4: Living Happily with Your Bird 243 Chapter 12: Behavior 101: Getting to “Good Bird!” 245 Setting the Stage for Good Behavior 246 Ensuring your bird’s health 246 Being fair to your bird 247 Being consistent with your bird 251 Becoming your bird’s life coach 251 Problem-Solving Unwanted Behaviors 255 Feather picking 255 Biting and other forms of aggression 260 Screaming 261 Deciding What to Do If You Can’t Solve a Big Problem 264 Chapter 13: Living in a Multiple-Bird Household 267 Deciding Between Companion Birds and Breeders 268 Choosing birds for companionship 269 Deciding whether breeding is right for you 270 Understanding the Closed Aviary Concept: Rules to Live By 271 Choosing Compatible Birds 272 Species and gender issues 272 Size and temperament issues 273 Recognizing the Joys and Challenges of Breeding 274 Pair bonding: ’Til death do us part 275 Setting up your birds’ love nest 276 Taking care of eggs 277 Raising babies 279 Chapter 14: Caring for Chickens and Other Backyard Poultry 283 Chickens with Benefits: Seeing What Chickens Have to Offer 285 Considering Different Chicken Breeds 287 Buying Chicks or Chickens 290 Poultry Keeping 101 291 Setting your chickens up with a proper coop 292 Keeping predators at bay 293 Feeding your chickens what they need 294 Protecting your lawn and garden 296 Controlling waste 296 Keeping your chickens healthy 297 Providing your chicken with enrichment and training 299 Outfitting your chicken with diapers, sweaters, dresses, and more 300 Keeping Your Chickens Safe around Other Family Pets 301 Keeping Other Kinds of Poultry 304 Ducks 304 Geese 306 Turkeys 307 Guineafowl 308 Game birds 309 Peafowl 309 Part 5: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 15: Ten Bird Myths Debunked 313 Birds Are Low-Maintenance Pets 314 Birds Are High-Maintenance Companions 314 Birds Are Fragile 315 A Hand-Fed Bird Makes a Better Pet 316 Seed is the Best Diet for Birds 316 Birds Get Mites and Lice Easily 317 Birds Catch Colds from People 317 A Sick Bird is a Dead Bird 318 Lovebirds Will Die of Loneliness If Not Kept in Pairs 318 All Parrots Talk 319 Chapter 16: Ten Steps to a Healthy Bird 321 The Physical Examination 322 Having Your Vet Review Your Caging and Husbandry Techniques 324 Feeding Your Bird a Healthy Diet 325 Performing a Behavioral Checkup 326 Introducing a New Bird to Your Household without Endangering the Birds You Already Have 326 Ordering Blood Tests 327 Screening for Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi If Necessary 327 Testing for the Specific Causes of Some Diseases 328 Determining Your Bird’s Gender 328 Considering Vaccination 329 Chapter 17: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Bird 331 Where Do You Get Your Birds? 331 How Many Birds Do You Sell per Year? 333 What Are the Terms of the Sales Contract and Post-Purchase Warranty? 333 What Are Your References? 334 How Old is This Bird? 334 Does This Bird Have Any Medical Problems, Past or Current? 336 Does This Bird Have Any Behavioral Problems? 336 How Have You Socialized This Bird? 337 What Have You Been Feeding This Bird? 338 May I Visit and Get to Know the Bird Before Buying? 338 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Must-See Avian Websites 341 Fun for Kids — and Adults, Too 341 Behavior Help and Then Some 342 Enraptured over Raptors 343 Help Us Get Home 343 Meet Alex, the Star 344 Birds of a Feather, Flocking Together 345 Sources for Health Information 346 Helping Birds in Need 347 Chapter 19: Ten Best Birds for Beginners 349 Canaries and Finches 350 Budgies (Parakeets) 352 Chickens 353 Cockatiels 354 Quaker Parakeets 355 Poicephalus Parrots and Parrotlets 357 Pionus Parrots 358 Pyrrhura Conures 359 Amazon Parrots 361 Peach-Faced Lovebirds 362 Chapter 20: Ten Common Dangers to Your Bird’s Life 363 Predators 364 Flying Free 364 An Open Door or Window 365 Inhalants 366 Toxic Plants 367 Certain Foods 368 Heavy Metals 368 Over-the-Counter Medications 369 Your Feet 369 Electrical Cords 370 Chapter 21: Ten Disaster-Planning Tips for Bird Lovers 371 Consider the Possibilities 372 Make a Contact List 373 Make Sure Your Bird Carries ID 373 Make and Trade Bird-Care Files 374 Collect Food and Supplies 374 Keep a First-Aid Kit Fully Stocked 375 Plan, Plan, Plan, and Practice 375 Keep Your Bird Secure — and Separate 375 Keep a “Lost Bird” Kit Ready 376 Be Prepared to Help Others 376 Appendix: Resources 377 Index 387
£18.69
Texas A&M University Press Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to
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£27.96
Rutgers University Press For the Birds: Protecting Wildlife through the
Book Synopsis2020 Award for Distinguished Book from the Animals & Society Section of the American Sociological Association One in five people in the United States is a birdwatcher, yet the popular understanding of birders reduces them to comical stereotypes, obsessives who only have eyes for their favorite rare species. In real life, however, birders are paying equally close attention to the world around them, observing the devastating effects of climate change and mass extinction, while discovering small pockets of biodiversity in unexpected places. For the Birds offers readers a glimpse behind the binoculars and reveals birders to be important allies in the larger environmental conservation movement. With a wealth of data from in-depth interviews and over three years of observing birders in the field, environmental sociologist Elizabeth Cherry argues that birders learn to watch wildlife in ways that make an invaluable contribution to contemporary conservation efforts. She investigates how birders develop a “naturalist gaze” that enables them to understand the shared ecosystem that intertwines humans and wild animals, an appreciation that motivates them to participate in citizen science projects and wildlife conservation. Trade Review"Without qualification, For the Birds will make a substantial and significant contribution to sociology. Cherry’s writing style and conversational tone take us through the training of a neophyte birder into a level of expertise all the while keeping the book extremely readable, lively and accessible." -- Lisa Jean Moore * author of Buzz: Urban Beekeeping and the Power of the Bee *“With its eagle-eyed sights on birders in their natural habitat, Elizabeth Cherry’s beautiful ethnography reveals the reverence and concern that citizen scientists feel for these charismatic creatures. Like the naturalist gaze itself, For the Birds is equal parts instructive and pleasurable.” -- David Grazian * author of American Zoo: A Sociological Safari *For the Birds by Elizabeth Cherry included in Publishers Weekly's Fall 2019 Adult Announcements * Publishers Weekly *"Recommended." * Choice *"With a wealth of data from in-depth interviews and over three years of observing birders in the field, environmental sociologist Elizabeth Cherry argues that birders learn to watch wildlife in ways that make an invaluable contribution to contemporary conservation efforts. She investigates how birders develop a 'naturalist gaze' that enables them to understand the shared ecosystem that intertwines humans and wild animals, an appreciation that motivates them to participate in citizen science projects and wildlife conservation." * ASA Environmental Sociology newsletter *"A major contribution." * Social Forces *"For the Birds provides both an interesting and accessible study of the birding community. Cherry provides deep and colorful description of birders and allows the community to speak directly to the reader by using interview quotes throughout the book. We have much to learn from birders about making the common uncommon and looking at our own backyards through a pair of binoculars." * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1 Becoming a Birder 2 The Naturalist Gaze 3 Common Birds and the Social Construction of Nature 4 Wilderness, Wildness, and Mobility 5 Good Birds, Bad Birds, and Animal Agency 6 Birding and Citizen Science 7 Birding as a Conservation Movement Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£26.99
Schlutersche Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine
Book SynopsisWritten by authors with many years of practical experience in avian medicine this book aims to give an overview of the most important diseases in falcons and birds of prey. Chapters cover haematology, viral diseases, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic diseases and other miscellaneous diseases. Clinical symptoms are described as well as pathological and histological findings. A separate chapter deals with the history of falconry in the Middle East and the ongoing protection of the species.The book is fully illustrated and contains around 380 photos, and is of interest to practising veterinarians specialising in avian medicine as well as veterinary students, professionals working with falcons, researchers, zoologists and biologists.Trade Review...an interesting overview..... will be of great use to anyone that has to deal with a significant number of falcons.–European Journal of Companion Animal PracticeTable of ContentsContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgements1 Falcon and Falconry in the Middle East2 Haematology and blood biochemistry3 Viral diseases4 Bacterial diseases5 Fungal diseases6 Parasitic diseases7 Miscellaneous diseases8 Diseases of unknown aetiology9 Vaccination regimeBibliographyIndex
£74.10
Ediciones Omega, S.A. Reptiles y anfibios manuales de identificacin
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£39.45
Little, Brown Spark Mozarts Starling
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£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Great Horned Owl
Book SynopsisThe Great Horned Owl is the largest owl found throughout most of North America. Adult owls are between eighteen to 24 inches from head to tail and can have a wing span of more than four feet. Their long ear tufts and cryptic coloration enables them to remain well hidden during the day, often out of sight of sharp-eyed diurnal raptors and eagle-eyed birders. Through more than 130 photographs and illustrations, take an in-depth look into the life of this very impressive and formidable bird. Explore the owls' food habits, nesting sites, how they raise their young, and the rehabilitation of injured owls. The one-of-a-kind photographs and comprehensive descriptions make this a must-have treasure to be enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to become the go-to reference on the Great Horned Owl.
£28.79
Mariner Books Birding Without Borders
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£999.99
Rockridge Press The Intermediate Guide to Raising Chickens: How
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£23.74
Publications International, Ltd. Brain Games - Birds Word Search Puzzles
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£12.33
Rockridge Press The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds: An
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£14.24
Curious about Curious about Birds
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£33.92
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to the
Book SynopsisFrom the tiny rufous hummingbird to the majestic bald eagle, Colorado is home to more than 496 types of birds, making it one of the finest birding destinations in the world. Preserved habitats created by local, state, and national authorities have helped foster and protect nesting sites for hundreds of species, 235 of which are featured in their natural habitats, from Great Plains to Rocky Mountains, in this ornithological guide. The birds are organized by type from waterfowl to finches and appear in beautiful color photographs accompanied by clear and concise introductions, identification tips, and habitat and birdsong descriptions. The book also includes a complete state bird checklist and a directory of birding destinations, making this field guide the perfect companion for anyone interested in learning more about the natural history of Colorado and the diversity of the state’s birds and where to see them.
£19.76
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds
Book SynopsisCalifornia has it all for birders—lush coastal coniferous forests, dry chaparral, oak woodlands, grasslands, alpine slides, riparian valleys, watered suburbs, and desert scrubs. Hundreds of types of birds nest in the Golden State or stop by seasonally on migration routes. California has one of the largest state and federal parks programs, as well as extensive protected wildlife areas, which preserve and protect bird habitats. From geese and ducks, herons and storks, eagles, hawks, and owls to hummingbirds, warblers, and sparrows, California is one of the finest birding destinations on earth. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with nearly 450 crisp, color photographs, it includes clearly written descriptions along with tips of when and where to see birds penned by an expert Californian birder. It's the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of California's birds.
£19.76
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds
Book SynopsisPennsylvania is one of the best places to go birding in North America. From the shores of Lake Erie in the northwest and the great river basins of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela to the central Allegheny Mountains and east along the Pocono Mountains and the rich farmlands and rolling hills of the south, the Keystone State has a great diversity of birds. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania includes more than 275 species birders are most likely to see in the commonwealth. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions of each birds along with tips of when and where to see them, written by an expert Pennsylvanian birder. It's the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of Pennsylvania's birds.
£19.76
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds
Book SynopsisA complete guide to the many birds of the Lone Star State Texas is one of the best places for birding in North America as the diversity of habitats and shear breadth of the state means that birdwatchers can see birds of the western deserts and scrublands; the eastern woodlands, hills, and prairies; and the Gulf Coast marshes and wetlands. Suburban areas throughout the state also attract species of tremendous diversity, from tropical warblers to waterfowl. As a flyover state for many migrating species, backyard birders can see hundreds of species per year as they head north in the spring and south for the winter. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Texas includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions of each bird along with tips of when and where to see them, written by an expert Texas birder. It is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of the birds of Texas.
£19.76
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds
Book SynopsisMinnesota lies at the crossroads of four major landscapes—prairie grasslands, deciduous woods, coniferous forest and aspen parkland. Each area has distinct habitats for plants and animals and offers unique opportunities for viewing birds. This new book in the American Birding Association Field Guide series build on the excellence of previous titles:• Respected Minnesotan native birder• 550 beautiful color photographs featuring over 300 bird species in natural habitats• Clear and concise introduction, identification, habitat, and birdsong text• Tips on when and where to see birds• Organized by type of bird from waterfowl to finches• Complete state checklist, detailed state map, index, and quick index• Perfect portable book for beginning to intermediate birders
£19.76
Scott & Nix, Inc American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds
Book SynopsisThe diverse habitats of Illinois—savannas, rivers, marshes, forests, and beaches—offer a home for hundreds of types of birds throughout the year. And as one of the important "flyover states," Illinois welcomes hundreds of species of migrating birds during the spring and fall. From the shores of Lake Michigan in the north to the central Great Plains to the magnificent Shawnee National Forest, Illinois is a magnificent state for birds and birders. Written by a third-generation Illinoisan birder and filled with over 500 color images of birds in native habitats, this is the perfect companion for anyone interested in learning about the natural history and diversity of the state's birds and when and where to find them.
£19.76
Rutgers University Press For the Birds: Protecting Wildlife through the
Book Synopsis2020 Award for Distinguished Book from the Animals & Society Section of the American Sociological Association One in five people in the United States is a birdwatcher, yet the popular understanding of birders reduces them to comical stereotypes, obsessives who only have eyes for their favorite rare species. In real life, however, birders are paying equally close attention to the world around them, observing the devastating effects of climate change and mass extinction, while discovering small pockets of biodiversity in unexpected places. For the Birds offers readers a glimpse behind the binoculars and reveals birders to be important allies in the larger environmental conservation movement. With a wealth of data from in-depth interviews and over three years of observing birders in the field, environmental sociologist Elizabeth Cherry argues that birders learn to watch wildlife in ways that make an invaluable contribution to contemporary conservation efforts. She investigates how birders develop a “naturalist gaze” that enables them to understand the shared ecosystem that intertwines humans and wild animals, an appreciation that motivates them to participate in citizen science projects and wildlife conservation. Trade Review"Without qualification, For the Birds will make a substantial and significant contribution to sociology. Cherry’s writing style and conversational tone take us through the training of a neophyte birder into a level of expertise all the while keeping the book extremely readable, lively and accessible." -- Lisa Jean Moore * author of Buzz: Urban Beekeeping and the Power of the Bee *“With its eagle-eyed sights on birders in their natural habitat, Elizabeth Cherry’s beautiful ethnography reveals the reverence and concern that citizen scientists feel for these charismatic creatures. Like the naturalist gaze itself, For the Birds is equal parts instructive and pleasurable.” -- David Grazian * author of American Zoo: A Sociological Safari *For the Birds by Elizabeth Cherry included in Publishers Weekly's Fall 2019 Adult Announcements * Publishers Weekly *"Recommended." * Choice *"With a wealth of data from in-depth interviews and over three years of observing birders in the field, environmental sociologist Elizabeth Cherry argues that birders learn to watch wildlife in ways that make an invaluable contribution to contemporary conservation efforts. She investigates how birders develop a 'naturalist gaze' that enables them to understand the shared ecosystem that intertwines humans and wild animals, an appreciation that motivates them to participate in citizen science projects and wildlife conservation." * ASA Environmental Sociology newsletter *"A major contribution." * Social Forces *"For the Birds provides both an interesting and accessible study of the birding community. Cherry provides deep and colorful description of birders and allows the community to speak directly to the reader by using interview quotes throughout the book. We have much to learn from birders about making the common uncommon and looking at our own backyards through a pair of binoculars." * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1 Becoming a Birder 2 The Naturalist Gaze 3 Common Birds and the Social Construction of Nature 4 Wilderness, Wildness, and Mobility 5 Good Birds, Bad Birds, and Animal Agency 6 Birding and Citizen Science 7 Birding as a Conservation Movement Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£127.30
Editorial Rudolf Steiner S.L. Hermano animal
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£24.93
