{"product_id":"the-lapwing-9780713668544","title":"The Lapwing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA detailed, authoritative yet highly readable monograph on one of Britain's best-loved farmland birds, the Lapwing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This title will remain a definitive work on the species for many years to come' q  'Michael Shrubb's writing style is at once intimate, conversationl and expressive...If you're keen on learning more about this charismatic wader, snap up a copy of what is sure to become a hightly collectable book'. Birdwatch (december 2007)  \"Well-written and carefully produced book that is readable yet includes good science\" Journal of the Avicultural Society, Vol 113, No 4, 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eList of Figures\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eList of Tables\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction and Acknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e   1 The lapwing species 2 Breeding distribution and populations 3 Breeding habitat and causes of population change in Europe 4 Breeding habitat and causes of population change in Britain 5 Distribution and populations in winter 6 Winter habitat use 7 Food and feeding behaviour 8 The breeding season: arrival and territory 9 The breeding season: courtship, display and pair formation 10 The breeding season: laying, incubation and hatching 11 The breeding season: nesting success 12 Rearing the chicks and fledgling success 13 Movements and mortality 14 Conservation and the future   Appendix 1: Changes in breeding populations Appendix 2: Habitats used by breeding Lapwings in Europe Appendix 3: The diet of the Lapwing Appendix 4: Scientific names of species mentioned in the text   \u003ci\u003eReferences\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359127208279,"sku":"9780713668544","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780713668544.jpg?v=1754123698","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-lapwing-9780713668544","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}