Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Books
Ooligan Press Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the
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£19.96
Blurring Books FLACO
Book SynopsisFlaco the Eurasian eagle-owl had spent the first twelve years of his life in a small enclosure in the Central Park Zoo, unable to fly, until the night of February 2nd, 2023, when an unknown liberator cut a hole in the steel mesh of his cage and set him free. Flaco eluded the nets and traps of zoo authorities and park rangers who feared that Flaco couldn’t survive on his own, and instead, proved them all wrong, learning to hunt, fly, and make the city his home.With rich imagery and illustrations, FLACO celebrates the work of the photographers who documented Flaco in his favorite city haunts, features works by artists who were inspired by Flaco’s story, and memorializes the objects left at the base of Flaco’s favorite Central Park oak upon his tragic passing.FLACO is the ultimate tribute to the owl whose story captured the imagination and inspired millions around the world.
£27.54
Enslow Publishing How Ducks Grow Up
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£23.06
Simon & Schuster Why Peacocks An Unlikely Search for Meaning in
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£20.25
Simon & Schuster Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in
Book SynopsisAn acclaimed journalist seeks to understand the mysterious allure of peacocks—and in the process discovers unexpected and valuable life lessons. 2022 Carnegie Medal for Excellence Longlist SelectionWhen Sean Flynn’s neighbor in North Carolina texted “Any chance you guys want a peacock? No kidding!” he stared bewilderedly at his phone. He had never considered whether he wanted a peacock. But as an award-winning magazine writer, this kind of mystery intrigued him. So he, his wife, and their two young sons became the owners of not one but three charming yet fickle birds: Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle. In Why Peacocks?, Flynn chronicles his hilarious and heartwarming first year as a peacock owner, from struggling to build a pen to assisting the local bird doctor in surgery to triumphantly watching a peahen lay her first egg. He also examines the history of peacocks, from their appearance in the Garden of Eden to their befuddling Charles Darwin to their bewitching the likes of Flannery O’Connor and Martha Stewart. And fueled by a reporter’s curiosity, he travels across the globe to learn more about the birds firsthand, with stops including a Scottish castle where peacocks have resided for centuries, a southern California community tormented by a serial killer of peacocks, and a Kansas City airport hotel hosting an annual gathering of true peafowl aficionados. At turns comically absurd and deeply poignant, Why Peacocks? blends lively, insightful memoir and illuminating science journalism to answer the title’s question. More than that, it offers surprising lessons about love, grief, fatherhood, and family.
£11.99
Simon & Schuster A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save Our
Book SynopsisA captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss of one third of the avian population. Three years ago, headlines delivered shocking news: nearly three billion birds in North America have vanished over the past fifty years. No species has been spared, from the most delicate jeweled hummingbirds to scrappy black crows, from a rainbow of warblers to common birds such as owls and sparrows. In a desperate race against time, scientists, conservationists, birders, wildlife officers, and philanthropists are scrambling to halt the collapse of species with bold, experimental, and sometimes risky rescue missions. High in the mountains of Hawaii, biologists are about to release clouds of laboratory-bred mosquitos in a last-ditch attempt to save Hawaii’s remaining native forest birds. In Central Florida, researchers have found a way to hatch Florida Grasshopper Sparrows in captivity to rebuild a species down to its last two dozen birds. In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a team is using artificial intelligence to save the California Spotted Owl. In North Carolina, a scientist is experimenting with genomics borrowed from human medicine to bring the long-extinct Passenger Pigeon back to life. For the past year, veteran journalists Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal traveled more than 25,000 miles across the Americas, chronicling costly experiments, contentious politics, and new technologies to save our beloved birds from the brink of extinction. Through this compelling drama, A Wing and a Prayer offers hope and an urgent call to action: Birds are dying at an unprecedented pace. But there are encouraging breakthroughs across the hemisphere and still time to change course, if we act quickly.Trade Review"The Gyllenhaals are skillful storytellers" – The New York Times "In this time of massive environmental crises, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed to the point of inertia. We should applaud those who do otherwise, those who do not retreat but fight back against the darkness, as well as those, like the Gyllenhaals, who tell their story." – The Washington Post "In this five-star journey into our birding history, present and future, the authors make clear that ultimately, it's up to us — you and me — to care and to act. There are plenty of guidebooks for bird identification. This is the guidebook for bird conservation." – Star Tribune "Written by a pair of gifted writer-photographers and veteran birders, A Wing and a Prayer is in parts a travel adventure, a detective story and a loving tribute to some of the avian world’s most colorful species. It’s a story not just for birders, but for anyone who cares about preserving the planet in all its natural splendor." – Joby Warrick, Washington Post national reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner “A soaring achievement, beautiful and compelling. A Wing and a Prayer tells the story of birds of all sorts, many of them threatened by the humans in their world, and it describes what can be done, what must be done, to help.” – Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA TODAY, and author of Madam Speaker "Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal translate their love of birds into an eloquent plea for conservation. A Wing and a Prayer is at once hopeful and realistic." – Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction “A captivating and surprising account of what science is doing to save the winged life on earth, one elusive, eccentric species at a time. If Audubon were alive today, he’d be amazed to learn how once-foregone stories of extinction are being rewritten.” – Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me "Written partially as a travelogue as the authors journeyed thousands of miles by road around the continent, the combination of personal story and scientific reportage is compelling... show[s] how new technologies of radar and radio tracking allow intimate looks at birds' lives, and otherwise delve into the commitment and love that is demonstrated by all the disparate groups working to save the continent's birds." – Booklist (starred review) "Readers looking for signs of hope will find some in the eclectic measures described, which showcase the remarkable ingenuity of those working to save the birds...Birders will be unsettled, and by the end, inspired.” – Publishers Weekly “This immersive, enthusiastic report, which reads like a seasoned ecologist’s travel journal, spotlights key locales on the authors’ expansive expedition…Passionate reportage from the world of birds and a cautionary tale for the future of Earth. A no-brainer for birders.” – Kirkus Reviews
£24.00
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Effin' Birds: A Field Guide to Identification
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£15.29
NORFOLK CRANES STORY NORFOLK CRANE STORY
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£14.25
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.
£23.74
Books on Demand Birds of Sri Lanka
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£22.32
Prestel The Birds of America
Book SynopsisThe celebrated and highly valued natural history classic, now fully reproduced for the 1st time with an introduction by world-renowned ornithologist David Allen SibleyFeaturing 435 stunning images of Audubon’s original watercolors, this is the perfect addition to any bird lover’s libraryFirst published in installments between 1827 and 1838, John James Audubon’s treasured collection of life-sized watercolors of North American birds is the standard against which all wildlife illustration is measured.With fewer than 120 surviving copies in museums and private collections, this volume was created in conjunction with the Natural History Museum in London which disbound 1 of their 2 original editions in the process for the first time. This stunning nearly 500 page, 8x12 reissue contains: 435 exquisite reproductions of hand-colored prints of the original watercolors Detailed descriptions of American birds and their natural habitats, organized alphabetically from the avocet grazing in a tidal pond to the zenaida dove perched on a flowering branch Expertly researched by an avid outdoorsman and explorer, the stunning illustrations are based on Audubon’s specimen collections from Florida to Labrador to Texas and the Dakotas Straddling the line between science and art, this book mesmerized 19th-century audiences around the world. Today it stands as a reminder of the spectacular biodiversity of the North American continent, and of the pioneer spirit that Audubon himself revered.
£45.00
Books Faith I Found a Baby Duck, What Do I Do?
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£4.86
Unicorn Books Pvt Ltd Life Cycle of Birds
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£35.99
Juggernaut Publication The Living Air: The Pleasures of Birds and
Book SynopsisThe Living Air is the first book released by Juggernaut and Indian Pitta, Indiaâs first dedicated book imprint for bird lovers, policy makers, and conservationists.
£16.12
De Gruyter Bird Ringing Station Manual
Book SynopsisIn an attempt to standardize elements of the station routine, the book describes the procedures used in passerine and wader ringing stations. It offers a comparative analysis of versatile evaluation techniques such as measurements, orientation experiments and monitoring. The authors meticulously analyze different methods used to track birds, including catching passerines with mist-nets in land and wetland habitat, as well as the use of the Heligoland trap. The monograph, as a successful bid to establish a bird station routine that is favourable to both birds and ringers, will benefit all professional and amateur ringers.
£89.10
Cossetània Edicions ELOGI DELS OCELLS DE PAS
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£16.24
Alada Books, S.L. Birds of Japan
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£49.49
Alada Books, S.L. Birds of the Philippines
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£40.49
Alada Books, S.L. Birds and Mammals of the Galapagos
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£31.49
Alada Books, S.L. Seabirds Count. A census of breeding seabirds in
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£40.49
Alada Books, S.L. Birds That Leave Their Mark. Tracks and Signs of
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£31.49
Alada Books, S.L. Birds of Spain. 2nd Edition
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£32.75
Alada Books, S.L. Birds of New Guinea
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£50.40
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 1: Ostrich
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£141.38
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 2: New
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 3: Hoatzin
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 8:
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 9:
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 10:
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Handbook of the Birds of the World: v. 12:
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£141.51
Alada Books, S.L. Wild Rwanda: Where to Watch Birds, Primates, and
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£22.92
Museum Tusculanum Press Effects of Climate Variation on the Breeding
Book SynopsisAbout 50 species of shorebirds breed in the Arctic, where they constitute the most characteristic component of the tundra avifauna. Here, we review the impact of weather and climate on the breeding cycle of shorebirds based on extensive studies conducted across the Arctic. Conditions for breeding shorebirds are highly variable among species, sites and regions, both within and between continents. Weather effects on breeding are most moderate in the Low Arctic of northern Europe and most extreme in the Siberian High Arctic. The decision of whether or not to breed upon arrival on the breeding grounds, the timing of egg-laying and the chick-growth period are most affected by annual variation in weather. In large parts of the Arctic, clutch initiation dates are highly correlated with snowmelt dates and in regions and years where extensive snowmelt occurs before or soon after the arrival of shorebirds, the decision to breed and on the breeding ecology of clutch initiation dates appear to be a function of food availability for laying females. Once incubation is initiated, adult shorebirds appear fairly resilient to variations in temperature with nest abandonment primarily occurring in case of severe weather with new snow covering the ground. Feeding conditions for chicks, a factor highly influenced by weather, affects juvenile production in most regions. Predation has a very strong impact on breeding productivity throughout the Arctic and subarctic, with lemming Dicrostonyx spp. and Lemmus spp. fluctuations strongly influencing predation rates, particularly in the Siberian Arctic. The fate of Arctic shorebirds under projected future climate scenarios is uncertain, but High Arctic species and populations appear particularly at risk. Climatic amelioration may benefit Arctic shorebirds in the short term by increasing both survival and productivity, whereas in the long term habitat changes both on the breeding grounds and on the temperate and tropical non-breeding areas may put them under considerable pressure and may bring some of them near to extinction. Their relatively low genetic diversity, which is thought to be a consequence of survival through past climatically-driven population bottlenecks, may also put them more at risk to anthropogenic-induced climate variation than other avian taxa.
£18.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Australian Parakeets: and their mutations
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£14.39
Juggernaut Publication The Birds of the Delhi Area
Book SynopsisAn updated, thoroughly researched and annotated checklist of the birds of the National Capital Territory and the surrounding areas that can be covered within a dayâs birding excursion from the city.
£37.04
Alpha Edition Bird Stories
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£11.90
Alpha Edition Birds in the Bush
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£12.07
Westland Publications Limited Birding In Indore
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£22.94
KIT Publishers Bird Wildlife of Aruba
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£41.25
Lone Pine Publishing International Inc. Compact Guide to Kentucky Birds
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£12.59
Lone Pine Publishing International Inc. Compact Guide to Missouri Birds
Book SynopsisMissouri is home to a diverse avian population. Over 400 bird species have been spotted in the state at one time or another. In this compact guide, 83 species of birds have been selected as birds that will commonly be seen each year in Missouri. Each two-page account includes color illustrations of the bird, fascinating facts and information to aid with identification. The accounts also feature photographs of each bird''s egg, images of similar birds, and a range map.
£12.59
Lone Pine Publishing Birds of Florida
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£19.94
Lone Pine Publishing International Inc. Compact Guide to New Jersey Birds
Book SynopsisNew Jersey is home or a stop-over for hundreds of species of birds, from the state bird, the American Goldfinch, to the migratory flocks that touch down at Cape May. The Compact Guide to New Jersey Birds is an easy-to-use field guide that will help even the novice birder identifiy the species spied in backyards and along wilderness trails. Over 80 different birds are featured, complete with color illustrations, photographs of eggs and extensive natural history.
£12.59
Lone Pine Publishing International Inc. Compact Guide to Kansas Birds
Book SynopsisThis book gives detailed accounts of 105 species of birds that can be expected in Kansas on an annual basis. As well as showing the identifying features of the bird, each species account also describes the bird''s character traits. Information includes key identification markers, size, voice, status, habitat, nesting and illustrations of similar birds. Each account also includes a full-color illustration of the species and a range map.
£12.59
Lone Pine Publishing International Inc. Compact Guide to South Carolina Birds
Book SynopsisThis compact guide features 105 common or notable species of birds found in South Carolina. Each 2-page account includes common and scientific names, a full-color illustration of the bird with key identifiers, natural history information and interesting facts. There is also information on size and voice, a photograph of the egg along with nesting information, size and incubation period, illustrations of similar species, range maps and a map of best birding sites, a glossary and a birder''s checklist of South Carolina species.
£12.59
The American University in Cairo Press Common Birds of Egypt
Book SynopsisMore than 100 of Egypt's most common bird species are illustrated in color and described in both English and Arabic in this fully revised edition of a favorite book. An introduction provides notes on habitats, migration, conservation, and where to watch birds, and there is a complete checklist of the 430 birds of Egypt, with English, scientific, and Arabic names.
£12.34
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Birds of Singapore
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£22.96
Draft2digital Bywgraffiadau O Adar Ac Anifeiliaid
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£25.36
Trusted Media Brands Book of North American Birds: An Illustrated
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£17.99
