Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Books
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Call of the Cranes: Expeditions into a
Book SynopsisCranes are enigmatic birds. Only very little is known about the behaviour of these graceful dancers. The renowned naturalist and crane expert Bernhard Wessling takes us on exciting and adventurous expeditions into their hidden world and gets to the bottom of the myths surrounding these birds of happiness. With the help of a specially developed bioacoustic method, Dr. Wessling studied Eurasian, Red-Crowned, Sandhill and Whooping Cranes, all in the wild. He has researched their intelligence, social dynamics and communication and engaged in their protection. Impressively illustrated and lively narrated, this book presents his findings on their individually unique lives and relationships, their ability to adapt and solve problems, and their emotions. His observations allow us to delve deeply into the cranes' way of life and consciousness, often demonstrating the surprising similarities between humans and animals. An amazing work about the spirit of discovery, humility and respect for nature in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt.Cranes are among the most captivating birds on this planet. Dr. Wessling knows these birds, has accumulated a lifetime of observations on them, and has thought deeply about their abilities. In this book, he seeks to overturn old ideas about how these birds live, communicate, and think. His revelations surprise and delight and shed new light on an ancient avian family. Jennifer Ackerman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Birds and The Bird WayThe Call of the Cranes is a mesmerizing, vivid, lyrical and revelatory book. It truly is a spectacular book and a treasure! Sy Montgomery, naturalist and author of 31 books (incl. the New York Times bestseller The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness)In this book, Bernhard Wessling shares his fascinating stories about cranes through patient observations and thoughtful conclusions. George Archibald, Co-Founder of the International Crane Foundation, Senior ConservationistTable of ContentsPreface (the author‘s way to nature and a preview into the book)Chapter 1: How everything started (a coincidental encounter with cranes and with the new crane protection group; first observations)Chapter 2: Compact crane knowledge: myths and facts (a little bit of basic knowledge about cranes and about the role of cranes in mythology, in very short form)Chapter 3: Problem solutions, ballet courtship and fox alarm: how do cranes communicate with each other? (surprising observations about how cranes are solving problems and how they communicate)Chapter 4: Arrival in the nature preserve after return from wintering grounds: alone or in groups? (unique experiences how cranes return from wintering into the breeding area: nobody has ever observed or expected it to be like this)Chapter 5: Breeding season: a tragic romance (a brood destroyed, a female crane missing, her partner in mourning)Chapter 6: Ruff, a white-tailed eagle and other visitors to the nature preserve: crane guards‘ amazing experiences (completely different and interesting experiences during serving as crane guards for a whole week)Chapter 7: The school of life (crane „kids“ also have to study; one of the courses is learning to fly; the author describes the process in the flight school)Chapter 8: Tracking the cranes‘ language: they are calling and talk about their lives (the author gets the idea to record crane calls and analyze their voices; he develops a suitable method and so gets to know the cranes much deeper)Chapter 9: Worldwide endeavors: Asian and American cranes are calling me (the crane research project becomes international: the author is called to introduce his method worldwide)Chapter 10: Research adventures: overhear red-crowned cranes at minus 25 °C while guarded by armed border soldiers (exciting expeditions to the red-crowned cranes on Hokkaido island of Japan, and in the demilitarized zone within sight of the border to North Korea)Chapter 11: The adventure continues: visiting the wild whooping cranes (even more adventurous expeditions to North America for doing research on wild whooping cranes, the author is asked to contribute to a very complex species recovery project)Chapter 12: We are taking off: the hard way to the migration flight school (world première: young cranes raised in isolation learn to fly and to use the old migration route from the North to the South of the U.S., and become 100% wild)Chapter 13: What can we learn about intelligence, migratory behaviour, culture development, use of tools and self-awareness in cranes? (further research on the behaviour and abilities of cranes)Chapter 14: Can cranes think strategically? Other amazing observations (the cognitive performance of cranes is higher than previously thought; the author describes evidence of "episodic memory" and strategically planned problem solving)Chapter 15: Cranes are subjects. A plea for more modesty and respect for nature. (manifold practical consequences for nature and species conservation)In a detailed appendix, readers will find, among other things, a discussion of the emotions that cranes possess (or those that cranes probably do not possess), further observations of cranes, especially from abroad, a more detailed description of the nature reserves in and near Hamburg, where Wessling began his crane conservation work and research, and in a final chapter of the appendix new observations (Wessling recently started again with call recordings and their analysis) and practical advice for readers who would like to record and analyse bird calls themselves.In addition, there are 144 notes with references to further literature as well as links to information, further photos, videos and some typical call recordings he had made on the Internet.
£24.99
Alpha Edition Bird Stories
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Ebury Publishing Our Woodland Birds
Book SynopsisArtist and illustrator Matt Sewell has been described as the Banksy of the bird world. He has illustrated for the Guardian and Barbour, amongst many others, and exhibited in London, Manchester, New York, Tokyo and Paris. Matt is an avid ornithologist and regular contributor to the Caught by The River website. He lives in Shrewsbury with his partner and two children.
£13.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Penguins
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£45.00
DK Whats that Bird
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£11.92
Ohio State University Press Birding While Indian
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£16.11
University of Canberra Some Time with Eagles Falcons
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£22.79
Goose Lane Editions Birds of a Feather
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada The Coopers Hawk breeding ecology natural
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£34.19
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Introducing the Birds of North America
Book SynopsisA guide to the Birds of North America
£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Frank L Beebe the Artist
Book SynopsisA look into the life and times of falconry expert and acclaimed artist Frank L. Beebe. Hancock House is proud to present the fine and sensitive works of one of Canada''s most famous bird artists, Frank Beebe. Here is the story of how young Frank took up drawing while in school, how one teacher reached his inner imagination and sparked his lifelong desire to write. Here are the beginnings of his interest in biology and the chapters in his life where he rode the rails, made his living by drawing, by running a zoo, and by illustrating thousands of plants and animals for British Columbia''s provincial museum.
£30.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada The Hunting Falcon
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£73.79
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Hawking Ground Quarry A Treatise on Hawking
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Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Game Bird Breeders Handbook Commercial
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£30.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Life with Birds
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£28.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Fascination with Falcons
Book SynopsisThe study of falcons from the Arctic to the Topics and the relationship and understanding gained from them through falconry has provided me with countless opportunities for learning and, occasionally, for adventure. These pages combine biological information about falcons of the Americas and our natural world with stories and events from my field notes and memory. Memories are interesting things. They are life''s mental streams and rivers which pool and flow, eventually becoming reservoirs of conscious and subconscious thought. Streams of events and experiences merge to become rivers of associated topics and places, creating lakes and, through time, oceans of memories, knowledge, and, possibly, wisdom. Like a stone tossed into a pool, an event or thought can cause ripples that bring memories of past experiences and emotions to the surface. For some of us, with age, boulders - not stones - are required. The streams and rivers have a few logjams and waterfalls, and sometimes the lakes have more suckers that trout. The real-life experiences reported here are primarily from my early years as a biologist and falconer. I wanted to fish those memories out first, before the water dries up or they are lost in tomorrows. The chapters and sections of the book are arranged geographically and topically, but not necessarily chronologically. After a brief introduction to the true falcons and my fascination with the, the reader travels - as the compass points - north to Greenland. Then moving south, that portion pertaining to falconry is focused in temperate western North America. Experiences with tropical falcons follow, with the final chapter on conservation of falcons, wildlife, and nature. There is also a section suggesting how people can make a positive difference. Finally, I provide more detailed information on the biology and ecology of falcons in a straight-forward manner as an appendix. The information is factual, and is based on my understanding and research. Some stories are humorous (I hope), others are of adventures (and misadventures) as I might recount them to my peers over a drink or around the camp fire. So pull up a chair or a log. A few names may be familiar, but most will not be. The names of people are not changed to protect the innocent, as there are none. We must all be guilty of something - if nothing else, possibly of caring about nature. I hope that in these pages the reader will gain some expanded appreciation of nature and a general understanding of falcons and why men and women have admired, studied, and enjoyed them for millennia. A further reward for the investment of time and thought will be any enjoyment this book bay bring to those who honor me by their reading.
£29.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Falconry Uncommon Ancient Japanese Falconry
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£32.79
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Bald Eagle of Alaska BC and Washington
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£13.29
Hancock House The Art of Hawk Watching
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£34.19
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Eagles of Hornby Island
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Alaskas Father Goose Captain Gerald A Bud Bodding
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£18.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Attending Alaskas Birds
Book SynopsisAttending Alaska''s Birds, author King''s 60 year memoir, covers a dramatic period in Alaska''s history, a time when the people increased five-fold to over 600 thousand.King arrived in Alaska in 1949 at the age of 21. He describes life as a pilot/game warden, a refuge manager, a flyway biologist and an expert at enumerating birds while whizzing over them in a small plane. Over the past half century, James G. (Jim) King has probably been involved in more significant conservation actions than any other single Alaskan wildlife scientist. Many of the adventures he recounts in this volume are based on his participation in the selection of millions of acres of new wildlife refuges that came with the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). His years of flying waterfowl counts had made him familiar with the state''s most productive wildlife areas. That knowledge, supported by his field reports and notes, proved invaluable in the selection of land for wildlife refuges. Attending Alaska''s Birds is an exciting cornucopia of solid and fascinating biological and historical facts. It modestly describes, in first person, King''s Alaska career as a scientist whose life has been dedicated to the well-being of Alaska''s wildlife, especially its birds. King''s studies helped to determine that Alaska is home, at least during part of each year, to 100 million seabirds, 70 million shorebirds, and 12 million waterfowl. Jim didn''t count each bird, but he certainly counted his share in something like 6,000 hours of peering at them out of low flying airplanes, most of which he personally piloted. Attending Alaska''s Birds is not only an exciting and interesting read, but it is the story of an outstanding man of accomplishment, and it provides an intimate look at historical actions that brought great changes to Alaska during the last half of the 20th century. It will become an important part of the literature of Alaska.
£26.34
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Laggard
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£30.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada True Pheasants A Noble Quarry
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£27.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada The Canada Jay
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£10.99
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Conservation Through Aviculture ISBBC 2007 ISBBC
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£60.29
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Out of the Lyme Light and Into the Sunlight
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£22.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Out of the Lyme Light and Into the Sunlight
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£34.19
Dundurn Press Wing in the Door A
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£14.39
Mountaineers Books Arctic Wings Birds of the Arctic National
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£17.99
Oratia Media Theres a Tui in our Teapot
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£17.99
Otago University Press Seabirds Beyond the Mountain Crest
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£21.56
Simon & Schuster The Big Year
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£15.30
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pocket Guide To Garden Birds
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Mallard Common Pheasant Grey Partridge Red-legged Partridge Grey Heron Red Kite Sparrowhawk Common buzzard Peregrine Falcon Common Kestrel Moorhen Coot Lapwing Feral Pigeon Stock Dove Woodpigeon Collared Dove Ring-nicked parakeet Cuckoo Barn owl Little owl Tawny owl Long-eared owl Short-eared owl Common swift Kingfisher Hoopoe Green Woodpecker Magpie Jay Jackdaw Carrion Crow Goldcrest Long-tailed Tit Blue Tit Great Tit Crested Tit Coal Tit Willow Tit Marsh Tit Skylark House Martin Sand Martin Barn Swallow Common Chiffchaff Willow Warbler Blackcap Common Whitethroat Lesser Whitethroat Waxwing Nuthatch Treecreeper Wren Starling Blackbird Redwing Fieldfare Song thrush Mistle thrush Spotted flycatcher Pied flycatcher Robin Nightingale Black Redstart Common Redstart Stonechat Wheatear Dunnock House Sparrow Tree Sparrow Yellow Wagtail Grey Wagtail Pied Wagtail Meadow Pipit Chaffinch Brambling Greenfinch Goldfinch Siskin Linnet Lesser Redpoll Common Crossbill Bullfinch Hawfinch Yellowhammer Reed bunting Glossary Resources
£9.49
RLPG Peregrine Spring
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£17.09
Cornell University Press Birds of Cuba A Photographic Guide
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£25.99
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Book SynopsisThis outstanding field guide features more than 200 of the Pacific Northwest Coast's most abundant or notable bird species. Each account includes a full-color and detailed illustration, along with information about habitat, nesting, feeding, voice, similar species, as well as a range map. Also included are a glossary of terms, a birder's checklist and separate indexes for scientific and common names. A map features the best birding sites and describes the most notable viewing locations. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.
£17.99
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Birds of Detroit
Book SynopsisThese attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advice on building feeders and birdhouses. Color illustrations help you identify birds quickly while the text provides interesting information about each bird. These books are easy-to-use references for the urban birdwatcher.
£10.44
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Birds of the Great Plains: Oklahoma, Kansas,
Book SynopsisEncounter 325 of the most common or notable birds found in the Great Plains states, presented with beautiful full-color illustrations and comprehensive notes on habitat, nesting, feeding and voice, as well as best sites for viewing. 312 color illustrations, 313 maps.
£18.89
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Quick Reference to Atlantic Canada Birds
Book SynopsisFold-out 12 panel guide featuring 83 of Atlantic Canada's most common and interesting birds; includes size information, habitat and maps, along with basic birdwatching tips.
£8.07
Paul Dry Books, Inc Verb 'To Bird': Sightings of an Avid Birder
Book SynopsisAn English teacher by trade and an avid birder by inner calling, Peter Cashwell has written a whimsical book about his many obsessions -- birds, birders, language, literature, parenting, pop culture, and the human race.
£16.19
Bellwether Media Eagles
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Hawks: Birds of Prey
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Bellwether Media Vultures
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Nightboat Books Birds
Book SynopsisAs Ronald Johnson wrote, William Benton’s witty and inventive Birds single-handedly resurrected the Concrete Poetry movement. First published in 1972 by the Graphic Arts Workshop of the Portland Museum Art School in Oregon, as a limited edition of 200 copies, this new edition includes an introduction by Benton as well as several new poems.Trade Review“He tells us something about the paradoxes of love at the same time that he tells us about… art.”—Lilly Wei “High style without grandiloquence.”―John Godfrey “Love, carnal and fated, fills these pages. You can have it but as if in a proverb of the East, you cannot keep it except in brilliant memory. Beautiful, intense, and utterly absorbing.” —James Salter “Very persuasive, disturbing, and written with lovely sentences and small, understated, elegant moments.” —Ann Beattie “William Benton is primarily a poet, and the book [Eye Contact] gradually gains its unique success from the real experience of his lifetime, the coups and crises of marriage and family, its ring of truth resounding from a persisting and expansive source of human authenticity.”―Vyt Bakaitis
£9.49
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Birds of Oregon
Book SynopsisFull of interesting facts and useful information, Birds of Oregon has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist; 328 of Oregon's most abundant or notable bird species, illustrated in color, are featured in this book. You'll find a Quick Reference Guide, organized by color-coded family groupings, as well as a map of the best birding sites in the state. Each account covers habitat, nesting, feeding, voice and similar species and features a range map for that species. The book also includes a glossary of terms, a checklist, appendix and separate indexes for scientific and common names.
£17.99
BookLife Publishing Birds
Book SynopsisWhat do you know about birds? From the big to the small, the colourful to the camouflaged, the loud to the quiet, all birds are amazing and special. Learn more about our friends in the sky, inside.
£999.99
Ebury Publishing A Sky Full of Birds
Book Synopsis'Prose from a poet and a personal take on the spectacles' Chris Packham, author of Fingers in the Sparkle JarShortlisted for Richard Jefferies Society & White Horse Bookshop Literary Prize 2017Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2017Britain is a nation of bird-lovers. However, few of us fully appreciate the sheer scale, variety and drama of our avian life. From city-centre hunters to vast flocks straight out of the Arctic wilderness, much-loved dawn songsters to the exotic invaders of supermarket car parks, a host of remarkable wildlife spectacles are waiting to be discovered right outside our front doors.In A Sky Full of Birds, poet and nature writer Matt Merritt shares his passion for birdwatching by taking us to some of the great avian gatherings that occur around the British isles – from ravens in Anglesey and raptors on the Wirral, to Kent nightingales and Scottish capercaillies. By turns lyrical, informative and entertaining, he shows how natural miracles can be found all around us, if only we know where to look for them.A Sky Full of Birds is the perfect read for avid birdwatchers and a beautiful gift for lovers of nature and poetic prose.Trade ReviewProse from a poet -- Chris Packham * author of Fingers in the Sparkle Jar *Compelling...a timely reminder of why [birds] matter so much to so many of us -- Stephen Moss * author of Wild Hares and Hummingbirds *Beautifully written...informative and entertaining * NFU Countryside Magazine *Eloquent and infectious * Literary Review *Fascinating * The Countryman magazine *
£12.34
