Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a celebration of British raptors (including owls), with 200 stunning colour photographs.An authoritative text examines the biology and ecology of each species, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day. This book serves as a showcase of these fabulous birds and highlights the diverse work of the RSPB in ensuring their survival.
Trade ReviewA collection of more than 200 colour photographs celebrating our birds of prey. The text examines their biology and ecology and the work of the RSPB from past to present. * The Times *
This celebration of the UK's raptors and owls is an excellent introduction to one of our most exciting groups of animals..beautiful photos. * BBC Wildlife *
This large-format (about A4) book has an introduction for general information, then each species has pages of text, illustrated liberally with excellent photographs, some full-page...A cracking book, highly recommended. * Birds *
Table of ContentsForeword by Roy Dennis, MBE Introduction Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Red Kite
Milvus milvus Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo Honey-buzzard
Pernis apivorus Goshawk
Accipiter gentilies Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus Merlin
Falco columbarius Hobby
Falco subbeteo Tawny Owl
Strix aluco Barn Owl
Tyto alba Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus Long-earned Owl
Asio otus Little Own
Athene noctua Rare Visitors and Vagrants Glossary References Acknowledgements
