Where to Watch Birds in Britain
de Simon Harrap, Nigel Redman (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300101589
27.14 € / 178.03 FF
This valuable book surveys the best birding sites in Britain, covering almost four hundred sites in seven geographic regions, from southwest England to Scotland. The book is a rewritten, considerably expanded, and new edition of the authors' highly acclaimed Birdwatching in Britain: A Site by Site Guide, published almost twenty years ago. The authors describe each site briefly, noting what times of year are best for birding there. They also comment on each site in terms of the kinds of habitats found, whether it is reachable by car or on foot, at what times of year different species of birds may be found, and contact information. With detailed maps of the larger sites and general maps of the regions covered as well as original color artwork and black-and-white wash drawings, the book is an...

Where to Watch Birds in Britain
de Simon Harrap, Nigel Redman (Ed. A. & C. Black, Ltd.) Isbn : 0713641371
30.76 € / 201.77 FF
This valuable book surveys the best birding sites in Britain, covering almost four hundred sites in seven geographic regions, from southwest England to Scotland. The book is a rewritten, considerably expanded, and new edition of the authors' highly acclaimed Birdwatching in Britain: A Site by Site Guide, published almost twenty years ago. The authors describe each site briefly, noting what times of year are best for birding there. They also comment on each site in terms of the kinds of habitats found, whether it is reachable by car or on foot, at what times of year different species of birds may be found, and contact information. With detailed maps of the larger sites and general maps of the regions covered as well as original color artwork and black-and-white wash drawings, the book is an...

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
de Krys Kazmierczak (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300079214
35.50 € / 232.86 FF
This up-to-date pocket-sized guide is essential for anyone interested in the birds of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka. The book includes information on field identification, habitat, range, and status of the 1,300 species of birds found these countries, as well as illustrations and distribution maps for each.

The Rom Field Guide to Birds of Ontario
de Janice Hughes, Royal Ontario Museum (Ed. McClelland & Stewart) Isbn : 0771076509
18.33 € / 120.24 FF
This unique publication, produced in association with the Royal Ontario Museum, is the guide Ontario birders have been waiting for #8230 ; The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario is researched and written specifically for the Ontario bird watcher. It is the most authoritative, easy to use, and beautifully designed guide to Ontario birds available.This landmark publication features : #8226 ; Detailed and clearly written descriptions of more than 300 migrant and resident Ontario bird species and...

The Harris Hawk: Management, Training and Hunting
de Lee William Harris (Ed. Swan Hill Press) Isbn : 1840371463
27.52 € / 180.52 FF
This unique book covers essential information on the Harris hawk in the wild, the relationship they have with man, and their biological facts.

Comparative Avian Nutrition
de Kirk C. Klasing (Ed. CABI Publishing) Isbn : 0851992196
108.15 € / 709.42 FF
This unique book covers all aspects of bird nutrition, bringing together research from such diverse fields as ecology, poultry production, zoo biology and biomedical science. It provides in-depth discussions of the physical and biochemical processes of digestion, the metabolic functions of nutrients, and the evolutionary adaptations to accommodate their wide ranging diets. The book emphasizes the quantitative nature of nutrition and the practical dietary requirements of captive and wild bird...

Birdwatcher's Three-Year Record Book
de John Hills (Ed. Swan Hill Press) Isbn : 1853109630
26.12 € / 171.34 FF
This three-year record book has been carefully designed to help you accurately record the birds you have seen and to note observations on their behavior.

Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World
de Tony Juniper, Mike Parr (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300074530
54.29 € / 356.12 FF
This superbly illustrated book is the first created primarily for field identification of the 350 species of parrots of the world, from the mighty macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots. Along with range maps for each species, the book includes information on the ecology, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation of all species and on the conservation status of parrots that are threatened or endangered.

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptile and Amphibians
de John L. Behler, F. Wayne King (Ed. Alfred A. Knopf) Isbn : 0394508246
16.66 € / 109.28 FF
This stunning guide explores the kingdom of snakes, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, salamanders, and crocodiles, with information on physical appearance, voice, breeding cycles, habitat, range, and status in the wild. Poisonous or otherwise dangerous animals are distinguished with a warning symbol. An essay on observing reptiles and amphibians, and detailed anatomical drawings, round out the coverage in this comprehensive guide.

Just Loons: A Wildlife Watchers' Guide
de Alan Hutchinson (Ed. Willow Creek Press) Isbn : 1572231467
24.63 € / 161.56 FF
This special edition of the award-winning Just Loons features a new introduction by David Evers, PhD, a leading researcher of loons, and an interpretive bound-in CD of the haunting calls for which loons are so admired and beloved. The audio CD runs approximately 25 minutes and contains various calls that are referenced on the CD jacket. Featuring stunning photography and insightful natural history text, Just Loons, with its new and extraordinary audio component, remains the ultimate guide to...