Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Books
NewSouth Publishing Curlews on Vulture Street: Cities, Birds, People
Book SynopsisIn Curlews on Vulture Street, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones reveals the not-so-secret lives of the most common birds that share our towns and cities.Despite the noise, heat, dust and fumes, the ceaseless movement, light and toxins, many birds successfully live their lives among us. And not just furtively in the shadows. Ibis steal our lunch, brush turkeys rearrange gardens and magpies chase us screaming from near their nest.From his childhood in a country town noticing blackbirds and sparrows to studying brush turkeys in the suburbs, Jones shares a fascinating story of curiosity, discovery, adventure and conflict, played out in city streets and backyards. He also provides rare insights into the intimate lives of some of our most beloved and feared, despised and admired neighbours. You'll never see magpies, curlews, ibis, lorikeets and cockatoos in the same way again.
£18.86
Liverpool University Press The Birds of Shropshire
Book SynopsisThe Birds of Shropshire provides the most comprehensive record of the County's avifauna ever published. Produced by Shropshire Ornithological Society, the book is based on the results of six years fieldwork by over 650 different observers who submitted over 333,400 records. These records have been used to produce maps showing the current distribution of almost 200 different species. Stunning images of 220 species have been contributed by 21 local photographers. The book includes an account for each species, describing its distribution and relative abundance, and the breeding status where relevant. The current breeding and winter maps will be compared with those shown in An Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Shropshire (1992) and with the Shropshire part of the national An Atlas of the Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland (1986). Historical data, and results of specific local studies, are also incorporated. For many species it will show that massive changes have occurred in their population and distribution. The book will shape conservation priorities in the County for the next 20 years.Trade Review'If you have any interest in the birds of Shropshire this book is an essential read. The vast amount of information it contains is disguised by the quality of the writing, the beautiful illustrations and the clean, fresh layout of the pages. It's that rare publication: a reference book that invites you to read it.' Martin George, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
£60.00
Liverpool University Press The Birds of Wales
Book SynopsisFrom its long coastline, with cliffs and islands that bustle with breeding seabirds in the summer, to its open moorland that hold some of the most southerly Curlews and Black Grouse, Wales packs a lot of birds into a small area. It is significant for its populations of Chough, Hawfinch and Pied Flycatcher, and its Manx Shearwaters are of global importance. And it has played an important role in the study of migration, as Skokholm was the first bird observatory in Britain. It is almost 30 years since the first avifauna was published for all of Wales and much has changed. Knowledge of the status of many species has increased thanks to improved monitoring and a greater number of birdwatchers, and we have a better understanding of how humans have affected Wales’ birds, particularly the twin challenges of land-use and climate change. The Birds of Wales synthesises the new information and sets it in context of each species’ history in Wales. It tells the stories of all the birds that have been recorded here, whether common or rare, and looks forward, anticipating what may occur in the coming decades. It will have an essential place on the bookshelf of everyone with an interest in birds in Wales and should be on the desk or in the rucksack of everyone who influences what happens to the nation’s land and seas. It is a once-in-a-generation state of Wales’ birds. Trade Review'[The Birds of Wales] is already proving to be an invaluable reference for information on species ecology and demography in Wales... It is beautifully illustrated with a scattering of photographs generously donated by a number of photographers.' Callum Macgregor, British Trust for Ornithology'[The Birds of Wales] is certainly a very weighty tome, worthy of a place on any birdwatcher's bookshelf... The authors deserve huge congratulation on producing this impressive publication. The amount of research that has gone in to the work is staggering.' Alan Rosney, Glamorgan Bird Club'[The Birds of Wales] is good-value and an essential purchase for anyone with even the slightest interest in birds in Wales, and for all conservationists and planners. There should be a copy in every public and school library in the country. For book collectors, it is another excellent addition to the large-format avifauna genre.'John Clark, British Birds'This superb book, which is the worthy successor and update of Birds in Wales (Lovegrove, Williams & Williams, 1994), is one of the excellent avifaunas produced by Liverpool University Press. We had to wait but the result is extraordinary.' Walter Belis, Alauda Translated from French, 'Ce superbe livre, qui est le digne successeur et une mise à jour de Birds in Wales (Lovegrove, Williams & Williams, 1994), fait partie des excellentes avifaunes produites par Liverpool University Press. Il a fallu patienter mais le résultat est extraordinaire. '‘This is a great book, which tells you everything about what Wales has to offer in the world of birdwatching… The pictures are stunning, and the write-ups of all the species from a team of great names matches them.’ John Miles, Birdwatching Magazine 'The Birds of Wales is an environmental milestone. The writer’s lives paused in time while they secured an immense record of the ecology and distribution of our avifauna at a critical period. It will inspire young minds, mobilise the essential army of recorders and future generations will use it to critically assess our efforts to protect the natural world.' Catherine Duigan, Medium
£60.00
Liverpool University Press The Birds of Gloucestershire
Book SynopsisThis is the most comprehensive account of Gloucestershire’s birds ever produced, covering all the species recorded in the county in modern times. There are detailed maps showing the distribution and abundance of over 130 regular species, based on four years of fieldwork carried out by hundreds of volunteers. Graphs, tables and statistics illustrate the patterns of occurrence of many species, including passage migrants and rarities. Also included are descriptions of the bird habitats and the history of bird watching and conservation in the county. Some of Britain’s most prominent bird artists, past and present, including Jackie Garner, Robert Gillmor, Terence Lambert, Peter Partington, Peter Scott and Keith Shackleton, have provided beautiful illustrations, which sit alongside sumptuous photographs of many of the birds and the county’s landscapes. The volume includes a Foreword by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.Trade ReviewReviews'Wherever you go – along the river, or up on the wolds – here is the essential guide to Gloucestershire’s birds. It will bring you joy.' Ian WallaceThere was a great need for a book of this calibre in our county and it has now been more than fulfilled. James Lees, Birdwatch * Birdwatch *'Anyone from Gloucestershire, or who has an interest in the area, will find the book fascinating. It is the first really detailed account of ornithology in Gloucestershire and will almost certainly become the bible for local birders.' James Lees, Birdwatch * Birdwatch *'… two authors have seized the opportunity to incorporate the results of the national Atlas, with a full avifauna. Their splendid book is a triumph of organization and yet another valuable contribution to local ornithology from their talented designers at Liverpool.' David Balance, Ibis * Ibis *'A comprehensive review with a particularly appealing mix of artwork and photographs.'Best Local Birds Atlas, 2007-17Table of Contents Foreword by HRH the Prince of Wales Abbreviations and acronyms Acknowledgements An outline of Gloucestershire and its birdlife A brief history of bird watching, recording and conservation in Gloucestershire The 2007–2011 Atlas project Gloucestershire bird survey results Species accounts Exotics and escapes Scientific names of non-birds Appendix (field workers, square stewards) References and bibliography Index to bird species
£60.00
Liverpool University Press The Breeding Birds of North Wales
Book SynopsisFramed by the magnificent and internationally important coastline from the Dyfi round Anglesey to the Dee, North Wales, which includes the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, is a very special place for birds. In excess of 700 contributors submitted more than 200,000 records over five summers to produce this fascinating atlas of the area’s breeding birds. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs this beautiful full colour book includes fully bilingual introductory chapters, a Welsh language précis alongside each English language species account and a wealth of recording data, maps and tables.Trade ReviewIt’s quite a big book and quite a thick book. … The contents look good – clear maps, some beautiful photographs, understandable tables and a few graphs. ...This is a book to take with you to a Desert Island because it is fascinating, and because part of its size is dictated by having some dual-language parts, so as well as learning the birds of North Wales you could try and learn Welsh through bird distributions. Mary Avery, Sunday Book Review * Sunday Book Review *[An] exemplary work of citizen science. Mark Cocker, The New Statesman * The New Statesman *This atlas the first of its kind for this challenging area.Best Local Birds Atlas, 2007-17Table of ContentsForeword by Iolo WilliamsAbbreviations and acronyms AcknowledgementsIntroductionWhy produce this Atlas?The project areaBackground to the projectProject managementOur approach to an AtlasVolunteers - training and motivationPublicityNewslettersFieldwork methodsOther sources of dataMonitoring progressFunding the projectPublication costsPublication processHabitats, landscape and land useNorth Wales - a portraitPhysical geography and geologyClimateWeather patterns during the Atlas periodHuman geographyPrincipal land cover types and their associated bird speciesEstuaries (including floodplain grazing marsh), sand dunes and saltmarshCoast cliffs including offshore islandsRocky shores and coastal shingleFarmland and boundary features - hedges, walls, ditches and tracksLowland neutral and calcareous semi-natural grasslands and heathland (including maritime heath)Lowland wetlands (raised bog, fens and reedbeds)Lakes, reservoirs and pondsRivers and streamsBroadleaved woodlandWet and riparian woodlandsConiferous plantationsFfridd including scrub and BrackenMontane, moorland, blanket bog and upland dry acid grasslandResidential areas including gardensIndustrial and postindustrial habitats including quarriesMajor changes in bird habitats from the time of Forrest to the present day1800 to 19001900 to the 1940s1940s to 1970s1970s to 1980s1990s to the present dayFuture predictionsOur resultsDistribution patterns and species richness - implications for conservationIntroductionOverall species richness - bird biodiversity hotspotsBiodiversity planning and its relevance for birdsBiodiversity planning in WalesThe population status of birds in WalesWhich were the most widespread breeding species?Distribution patterns of specific groups of speciesWaterbirdsSeabirdsRaptors and owlsWading birdsUpland birdsWoodland birdsFarmland birdsComparison with the 1968-72 and 1988-91 national AtlasesDeclining speciesSpecies no longer breeding in North Wales (since 1968-72 and 1988-91)Increasing speciesRecent colonists in North WalesSpecies that may return to North Wales and potential colonistsBirds seen in the breeding season that did not breedHow we achieved our resultsObserver effortFieldworker skillsFinal coveragePopulation estimatesFuture conservation measuresLessons learned from this project that should be considered for any future, similar surveyPlanning before fieldwork beginsDuring the fieldwork periodMonitoringSpecies accountsIntroduction to the species accountsBreeding status and Welsh conservation statusHistorical information about speciesVice-county names within the textThe main mapThe small maps at 10km levelData tablePhotographsPopulation trend graphsSponsorshipThe individual species accountsSpecies classified as Category E by the BOUTechnical informationSources of dataPreparation of dataNumbers of recordsContributors of recordsMonitoring progressOrganising the textArranging publicationUnitary authoritiesAppendicesGlossaryScientific names of non-bird speciesGazetteerReferencesIndex of bird speciesEnglish namesWelsh namesScientific names
£60.00
Liverpool University Press The Birds of Derbyshire
Book SynopsisDerbyshire to many visitors is synonymous with Britain’s most visited National Park, The Peak District, almost all of which lies within the county. The spectacular White and Dark Peak landscapes are one of the main visitor attractions. The Park contains a wide variety of flora and fauna of which birds are of particular interest. To county residents and more regular visitors, however, Derbyshire birding offers much more than just the Peak District. Very different landscapes and habitats to the east and south are home to a birdlife contrasting with that found in the Peak District. This book is the result of almost 20 years of endeavour by the Derbyshire Ornithological Society. It follows on from the only two previous books devoted to Derbyshire’s birdlife, Whitlock (1893) and Frost (1978). It contains 319 accounts of species that have been reliably recorded in the county. Amongst those are 135 breeders for which distribution maps are given and over 100 are illustrated with black and white vignettes. Also included are sections on a history of Derbyshire ornithology, the Derbyshire Ornithological Society, ringing in Derbyshire, a general description of the county, a summary of Derbyshire statistics, changes to the county boundary, place names, the natural areas, a chronology of additions to the county list, fossil species, escaped and released species, unacceptable historic records, the breeding bird survey and a comprehensive gazetteer. Beautifully illustrated and with an abundance of information for the serious and armchair ornithologist alike, The Birds of Derbyshire will be the definitive study of the region’s birds for many years to come.Trade ReviewHugely detailed and beautifully produced ... [An] exemplary work of citizen science. Mark Cocker, The New Statesman * The New Statesman *Table of ContentsGlossary, Abbreviations and Terms Foreword Introduction Acknowledgements A History of Derbyshire Ornithology The Derbyshire Ornithological Society Ringing in Derbyshire A General Description of the County of Derbyshire A Summary of Derbyshire Statistics Changes to the County Boundary Place-names and the History of Birds in Derbyshire The Natural Areas A Chronology of Additions to the Derbyshire List Fossil Species Photo Section Derbyshire Habitats and their Typical Species A Selection of Derbyshire Rarities The Breeding Bird Survey The Species Accounts Important Records for 2012 Escaped and Released Species Unacceptable Historic Records Table of Breeding Species in Order of Frequency of Occurrence Gazetteer Bibliography Index
£60.00
Wits University Press Parrots of Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene
Book SynopsisA detailed examination of all aspects of parrots from behavior to their conservation.Parrots' colour and charisma, coupled with the fact that they mimic human speech, make them fascinating to many people. They are ancient birds with unique bill and foot structures that enable them to forage on fruits in the canopy of forest trees as well as on seeds in grasslands. Because they depend on fruits and seeds all year round, most species are confined to the tropics or sub-tropics, where the world's biodiversity is at its greatest. There are over three hundred species of parrots, of which more than one hundred are recognised as rare, endangered, vulnerable or threatened with extinction. Parrots are largely distributed in tropical areas of developing countries where economies are weak and uncertain, and where there is great dependence on the exploitation of natural resources, particularly hard wood evergreen forests, which are preferred parrot habitats. Unfortunately, high levels of corruption are common to these regions, with much illegal trade in animals and little or no law enforcement. Collectors of parrots in the first world pay huge sums for rare parrots. However, research, education and conservation actions are greatly reducing illegal trade in African parrots. This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of the biology of extant African, Malagasy and Mascarene parrots, and reviews our knowledge of extinct and fossil parrots from the region. Particular themes include the behavioural and ecological characteristics of parrots, their species characteristics and conservation biology. Current concepts in avian and conservation biology are also discussed. Parrots of Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands is aimed at ornithologists, conservation biologists, avian ecologists, academics, bird watchers and parrot fans alike. It is well illustrated, with high quality original photographs, and includes distribution maps, figures and tables.Table of ContentsConservation biology; systematics; biogeography; intelligence and communication; breeding biology of African parrots; diet and metabolism of African parrots; African longtailed, Vasa and Fossil Parrots; African Parrots; African Lovebirds; Case study of the endangered Cape Parrot; African Parrots in crisis; African Parrot action plan.
£63.75
Princeton University Press Birds of East Asia
Book SynopsisFeaturing 234 color plates, and more than 950 color maps, this book helps identify East Asia's bird species. It covers major islands including Japan and Taiwan, as well as the Asian continent from Kamchatka to the Korean Peninsula.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2009 Louis Brownlow Book Award "Finally. The first single-volume guide for eastern Asia, and it's exquisitely illustrated."--Matt Mendenhall, Birder's World "Although northeastern Asia boasts a number of regional endemics and is a source of many actual and potential vagrants to North America, the region has been sorely lacking a modern field guide... Birds of East Asia finally provides a treatment that meets the standards expected for modern field guides... I will certainly take it with me on any future visits to the region. That's a compliment I cannot offer any other current or past field guide to the region."--Nick Lethaby, Birder "Any birder planning to visit this fascinating part of the world will want to get Birds of East Asia for their trip."--Federick Brock, Wildlife Activist "Eastern Asia, in a biological sense, represents one of the last great frontiers, even for a group as generally well known as birds. Brazil, a field ornithologist with considerable experience with Asian avifauna, has produced the first comprehensive guide to birds of the region... This is an excellent field guide and reference book. Birders who travel extensively in East Asia (or who want to) will own a copy as will any library with strong ornithological holdings."--Choice "This interesting guide, which covers major islands including Japan and Taiwan, as well as the Asian continent from Kamchatka to the Korean peninsula, is amply illustrated with a plethora of color plates and maps that will provide any traveler with the information necessary to identify any bird of this vast region."--Indiana Audubon Quarterly
£32.30
Lynx Nature Books Cabezas de chorlito Inteligencia e innovación en las aves
£28.87
Taylor & Francis Ltd Songbird Behavior and Conservation in the Anthropocene
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£166.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Volume 1 Seabird Biodiversity and Human Activities
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£156.75
Cambridge University Press The Birds of Cambridgeshire
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£40.84
Cambridge University Press Bird Life of Coasts and Estuaries Bird Life Series
Book SynopsisBird Life of Coasts and Estuaries describes the bird life of the British coastline and adjacent off-shore waters from an ecological point of view, using information from research to show how bird distribution and abundance are related to important environmental variables such as marine currents, weather, coastal landform and the influence of man. First published in 1992, the book will appeal to the layman who wants to know more about coastal birds, the birder who wants to find out how birds interact with their environment and all those who are interested in the habitats that make up what is arguably Britain's most important natural asset.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; 1. The coastal environment; 2. The open sea; 3. Rocky shores, cliffs and shingle beaches; 4. Mudflats and sandy shores; 5. The coastal fringe; 6. Threats to coastal birds; Appendix; References; Index.
£35.21
Cambridge University Press Bird Life of Woodland and Forest Bird Life Series
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£49.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warblers and Other Songbirds of North America A
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flight Paths
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£22.50
Penguin Putnam Inc Crazy for Birds
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£17.00
University of Washington Press Birds of the Pacific Northwest
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An essential reference for birders west of the continental divide, particularly for intermediate and advanced observers." * Western Birds: The Quarterly Journal of Western Field Ornithologists *
£22.79
Little, Brown & Company The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North
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Little, Brown & Company The Stokes Essential Pocket Guide to the Birds of
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Little, Brown & Company Stokes Beginners Guide to Birds
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£13.59
Alfred A. Knopf Sibleys Birding Basics
Book SynopsisFrom the renowned author of the New York Times best seller The Sibley Guide to Birds, a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. Sibley's Birding Basics is an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels.With Sibley as your guide, learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you. When you know the clues that show you why there’s no such thing as, for example, “just a duck” birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf!The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America’s premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the app
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc WhooKu Haiku A Great Horned Owl Story
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£16.19
Mariner Books Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North
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£29.75
Penguin Young Readers Birdwatching Guide
£15.16
Collins Reference The Shorebird Guide
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£26.09
Alfred A. Knopf Songbirds and Familiar Backyard Birds East 0000
Book SynopsisA portable, comprehensive field guide--brimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocket--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.This handy guide covers 80 of the most common and frequently encountered birds in backyards and suburban areas of eastern North America. The majority of species are songbirds, but here also are other backyard birds such as doves and woodpeckers. The region covered by the book extends roughly from the Atlantic Ocean west to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, north of Mexico. This traditional dividing line between eastern and western North America follows the 100th meridian, and marks a significant difference in habitats and species. The companion volume to western birds covers species west of this boundary.
£11.39
DK AMNH Birds of North America
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DK AMNH Birds of North America Eastern
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£17.99
DK AMNH Birds of North America Western
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£17.99
DK Audubon Pocket Backyard Birdwatch 2nd Edition
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£11.69
DK Audubon North American Birdfeeder Guide
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£16.19
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Birdhouse Book
Book SynopsisThe Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for birds, The Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional DIY bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beauti
£18.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wading Shore Birds of the Atlantic Coast
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Birds of Cape Cod the Islands in Postcards
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Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. The Secret Language of Birds Tarot
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£28.79
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Northern Goshawk the Gray Ghost
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Inside an Ospreys Nest
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£21.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mr. President and The First Lady
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DK Birds of North America East
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBy partnering with the Smithsonian Institution and by using the popular photographically-rich design of the DK Handbook series, the books [Smithsonian Handbooks of Birds of North America (Eastern Region and Western Region)] promise to catch the attention of veteran and novice birders. With 750-plus pages per handbook, each species receives it's own full-page profile, including a concise overview and color photos. The books also cover songs, behavior, breeding, population and conservation issues. (Birder's World, June 2001)
£28.80
DK Handbooks Birds of Florida The Clearest
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive series of field guides to North American birds ever. This impressive collection highlights birds from all regions of the United States including localized areas such as the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest and New England. Whether birding in the foothills of New England, the prairies of the Midwest, or the beaches of Florida, Smithsonian Handbooks are the most comprehensive field guides to North American birds on the market. Looking for the Great Blue Heron or the Piping Plover while visiting the Great Lakes? Desperate to find the rare Long Billed Curlew or the Marbled Godwit during a hike in the Cascade Mountains? There's no need to look any further! Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, these amazing guides are an absolute staple for any birder or amateur ornithologist. Each local species receives its own profile, along with descriptions of habitats and annotated photographs that highlight specific characteristics and other points of inter
£22.50
National Geographic Books National Geographic Field Guide to Birds New
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New Jersey provides affordable, portable, reliable, region-specific information—perfect for the novice or experienced birder. The introduction by expert birder Mel Baughman offers guidance on how to look for key birds in the region, where to look for them, and what to focus on when you find them. Each guide features 150 specimens, grouped by family with quick-reference alphabetical and color-coded indexes that provide easy ways to identify a bird quickly.Each entry has a vivid photograph showing the bird in its native habitat. On the facing page, a list of bulleted points confirms at a glance the bird's identity. Special field notes give additional information about what to look for in a bird's behavior, and detailed maps show the range of each bird's habitat. With comprehensive coverage of the region and valuable advice from experts, these user-friendly guides will quickly become favorite companions on the journey to lifel
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Johns Hopkins University Press Birds of Two Worlds
Book SynopsisBirds of Two Worlds will complete the trilogy and become indispensable for ornithologists, evolutionary biologists, serious birders, and public and academic libraries.Trade ReviewBirds of Two Worlds should be of value to anyone interested in the movement patterns of birds and other animals. -- Ian Newton Trends in Ecology and Evolution 2005 Collections strong in natural history, ecology, and bird behavior and lore will find Birds of Two Worlds an indispensable ornithological reference. The Bookwatch 2005 An important volume that will be of value to anyone interested in migratory birds and migration. -- Jason Jones Ecology 2005 An important resource for professionals and serious birders. Southeastern Naturalist 2006 This book will be of considerable interest to all those studying migrating passerines. -- Gilles Gauthier Ecoscience 2006Table of ContentsContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments Part I: Evolutions of Migration SystemsChapter 1. The Paleoecology and Fossil History of Migratory LandbirdsChapter 2. Molecular Approaches to the Evolution and Ecology of MigrationChapter 3. Siberian Migratory DividesChapter 4. Inter- and Intrapopulation Migration PatternsChapter 5. Predicting Migratory Behavior in LandbirdsPart II: Adaptations for Two WorldsChapter 6. Migration Takes GutsChapter 7. To Be a MigrantChapter 8. Ecology and Demography of East-West Differences in Molt Scheduling of Neotropical Migrant PasserinesChapter 9. Food Limitation Among Wintering BirdsChapter 10. Behavioral and Cognitive Adaptations to Long-Distance MigrationsPart III: BiogeographyChapter 11. Ecological and Biogeographical Aspects of the Distribution of Migrants Versus Residents in European and North American Forest Bird CommunitiesChapter 12. Influence of Migrants on Temperate Bird CommunitiesChapter 13. Old World Versus New World Long-Distance Migration in Accipiters, Buteos, and FalconsChapter 14. Seasonal Distribution and Ecology of South American Austral Migrant FlycatchersChapter 15. The Temporal and Spatial Structure of the Atmosphere and Its Influence on Bird Migration StrategiesPart IV: ConnectivityChapter 16. The Importance of Understanding Migratory Connectivity and Seasonal InteractionsChapter 17. Migrants and Their ParasitesChapter 18. Molecular Genetic Approaches to Linking Breeding and Overwintering Areas in Five Neotropical Migrant PasserinesChapter 19. Flying FingerprintsPart V: Migration ItselfChapter 20. Stopover Ecology of Intercontinental MigrantsChapter 21. Fuel Storage Rates Before Northward Flights in Red Knots WorldwideChapter 22. Individual Migratory Tactics of New World Catharus Thrushes Chapter 23. Hormones and Variation in Life History Strategies of Migratory and Nonmigratory BirdsPart VI: Behavioral EcologyChapter 24. Sex Roles in MigrantsChapter 25. Spring Molt Constraints Versus Winter Territoriality Chapter 26. Ecological Correlates of Wintering Social Systems in New World and Old World Migratory PasserinesChapter 27. Correlated Evolution of Ecological Differences Among the Old World Lead Warblers in the Breeding and Nonbreeding SeasonsPart VII: Population EcologyChapter 28. Modeling Seasonal Interactions in the Population Dynamics of Migratory BirdsChapter 29. Using Remote Sensing Data to Identify Migration and Wintering Areas and to Analyze Effects of Environmental Conditions on Migratory BirdsChapter 30. How do Migration and Dispersal Interact?Chapter 31. Does Winter Food Limit Populations of Migratory Birds?Chapter 32. Long-Term Demographic Trends, Limiting Factors, and the Strength of Density Dependence in a Breeding Population of a Migratory SongbirdChapter 33. The Renaissance of Migratory Bird BiologyIndex
£100.22
Dial Books The Eagles are Back
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Beacon Press Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me
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£14.39
Beacon Press Why Dont Woodpeckers Get Headaches And Other Bird
Book SynopsisIn 1983, Mike O'Connor opened the Bird Watcher's General Store on Cape Cod, which might well have been the first store devoted solely to birding in the United States. Since that time he has answered thousands of questions about birds, both at his store and while walking down the aisles of the supermarket. The questions have ranged from inquiries about individual species (Are flamingos really real?) to what and when to feed birds (Should I bring in my feeders for the summer?) to the down-and-dirty specifics of backyard birding (Why are the birds dropping poop in my pool?). Answering the questions has been easy; keeping a straight face has been hard.Why Don't Woodpeckers Get Headaches? is the solution for the beginning birder who already has a book that explains the slight variation between Common Ground-Doves and Ruddy Ground-Doves but who is really much more interested in why birds sing at 4:30 A.M. instead of 7:00 A.M., or whether it's okay to feed bread to birds, or ho
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The University Press of Kentucky Gardening for the Birds
Book SynopsisHe includes a plant encyclopedia of trees and shrubs native to the Upper South that attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and mammals. Barnes's plans and plant lists can also be used to create a woodland, a prairie, or a water garden. Also included are tips for birdwatchers of all levels and suggestions for deterring common garden pests.
£32.50
