Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
de Graham Pizzey (Ed. Princeton Univ Pr) Isbn : 0691082774
75.16 € / 493.02 FF
“If you carry only one field guide to Australia , take the Pizzey.“--American Birds This book is the most comprehensive work yet published in one volume on Australian bird life. Full details are given of the field marks, habits, voice characteristics, breeding and nesting habits, and range of each species. To enable quick field identification each description is linked by a serial number to its illustration and also to its relevant distribution map.

The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker: Surviving in a Fire-Maintained Ecosystem
de Richard N. Conner, D. Craig Rudolph, Jeffrey R. Wa (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292712340
50.11 € / 328.7 FF
“I have the greatest admiration for this work, presented as it is in such a readable style and with such a convincing argument. I think the book sets a new standard for works of this type.»--from the Foreword Though small among its woodpecker relatives, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker poses a huge dilemma for its human neighbors. Uniquely adapted to live in the old-growth pine forests of the southeastern United States, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker has nearly disappeared as the forests have been cleared for agricultural, commercial, and residential uses over the last two centuries. Today, it waits at a crossroads. Scientific management practices could restore the woodpecker's habitat and population, but the imperative to convert old-growth forests to other uses remains. In this book, three of th...

Chasing Warblers
de Vera Thornton, Bob Thornton (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292781628
33.41 € / 219.16 FF
“I am very impressed by Bob and Vera Thornton's book. The photos are excellent. . . . I am especially impressed by the enthusiasm they bring to their subject.»--Victor Emanuel, President, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours Known to many as«the butterflies of the bird world,»wood warblers allure even the most experienced and discriminating birders. Their annual migrations to and from nesting areas in the United States and Canada draw thousands of birders to places such as High Island, Texas, Crane Creek, Ohio, and Point Pelee, Ontario, where warblers stop to rest and feed during the long journey. There birders have a chance to see and photograph these colorful, elusive songbirds whose quick, darting flight among high branches and thick cover makes them some of the most challenging birds to observe...

Chasing Warblers
de Vera Thornton, Bob Thornton (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292781636
16.66 € / 109.28 FF
“I am very impressed by Bob and Vera Thornton's book. The photos are excellent. . . . I am especially impressed by the enthusiasm they bring to their subject.»--Victor Emanuel, President, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours Known to many as«the butterflies of the bird world,»wood warblers allure even the most experienced and discriminating birders. Their annual migrations to and from nesting areas in the United States and Canada draw thousands of birders to places such as High Island, Texas, Crane Creek, Ohio, and Point Pelee, Ontario, where warblers stop to rest and feed during the long journey. There birders have a chance to see and photograph these colorful, elusive songbirds whose quick, darting flight among high branches and thick cover makes them some of the most challenging birds to observe...

World of the Hummingbird
de Harry Thurston (Ed. Treasure Chest Books) Isbn : 157805043X
25.01 € / 164.05 FF
“Feathered jewels,“«rainbows on wings,“«rays of the sun“-- these are but a few of the admiring descriptions hummingbirds have inspired in observers through the ages. In this engaging new book, award-winning writer and poet Harry Thurston adds his own unique voice to the chorus in praise of these tiny, colorful birds.The author has spent many hours watching the antics of hummers that visit the feeders around his Nova Scotia home. The result is this affectionate and information-packed...

Eastern Birds: An Audubon Handbook
de John, Jr. Farrand (Ed. McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing) Isbn : 0070199760
14.99 € / 98.33 FF
“Farrand states the rationale for his procedure succinctly, leaving most of the pages' space for photos that are sharp and truly enough colored to be fully legible...»- Booklist.

The Bird Feeder Book: How to Build Unique Bird Feeders from the Purely Practical to the Simply Outrageous
de Thom Boswell (Ed. Sterling Publishing) Isbn : 0806902965
12.48 € / 81.86 FF
“Delightful color gallery of bird structures that are truly works of art ! “--Country Decorating Ideas.«Complete plans and detailed instructions for building fascinating bird feeders, birdhouses and bird baths...range from the practical to the outrageous. In addition, there is advice on feeding, mounting, siting...and preventing predators.“--Women's Circle.

Birds of the Texas Hill Country
de Mark W. Lockwood (Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292747268
20.83 € / 136.64 FF
“Count yourself fortunate that this book has arrived and that Lockwood is your guide. I recommend that you settle back for an enjoyable and highly informative read, and then follow Lockwood's directions to a personal field study of Edwards Plateau birdlife. And by all means, keep this book close at hand. This now is the modern baseline to which your discoveries will be compared.»--from the Foreword Situated in the center of a state renowned for its abundant and varied birdlife, the Texas Hill Country provides habitat for 4 resident and migratory species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Mark Lockwood, a biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, has monitored these and other bird populations throughout the Hill Country for many years. In this book, he o...

Penguins
de Roger Tory Peterson (Ed. Houghton Mifflin Company) Isbn : 0395898978
16.70 € / 109.54 FF
“Comical'. . . 'Adorable'. . .'The little fellow in the dress suit'. . . It is tempting to be anthropomorphic about penguins but they are not little people dressed in feathers. They are . . . dedicated to penguinism, a life molded by the cold impersonal sea, harsh climate, and the crowded colonies in which they reproduce.»Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1997) was the greatest naturalist of the twentieth century. He was also known as King Penguin, and Penguins is his tribute to his favorite family...

Stokes Oriole Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Orioles
de Donald Stokes, Lillian Q. Stokes (Ed. Little Brown and Company) Isbn : 0316816949
10.86 € / 71.24 FF
“Attract America's most flamboyantly colored migratory birds to your backyard ! Orioles, with their bold orange and black plumage, are among the most beautiful songbirds in North America, and attracting these beloved migratory birds has become a popular pastime. The Stokes Oriole Book contains all the information you need to entice that trademark flash of color to your own yard. With hundreds of beautiful photographs throughout and a wealth of tips and tricks on everything from identification to feeding, the Stokes Oriole Book includes : Advice on how to transform your property into an oriole habitat with nesting sites, nesting materials, wild fruits, and naturally occurring insects Complete information about attracting orioles with feeders. A comprehensive, photographic guide to distingui...