Bluebirds in My House: Bonnie and Ben
de Arnette Heidcamp (Ed. Crown Pub) Isbn : 051770496X
15.03 € / 98.59 FF
Humminbird in My House 0-517-577291 Rosie: My Rufus Hummingbird 0-517-70076x

North American Birdfeeder Handbook
de Robert Burton (Ed. DK Publishing Inc) Isbn : 0789403374
20.83 € / 136.64 FF
How-to's of home birdwatching and attracting birds. Plus behavior guide and bird survival facts.

Houston Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583551433
4.97 € / 32.6 FF
Houston Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species of the Upper Texas Coast, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

The Butterflies of Hong Kong
de M. J. Bascombe (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0120802902
142.16 € / 932.51 FF
Hong Kong has a marvelously rich and diverse butterfly fauna, all contained within a relatively small area which can be seen and enjoyed within a few days outing from the central city area. An important part of the southern Chinese region, it is home to a significant proportion of the butterfly species of that part of the world. Two-hundred nineteen butterfly species in five families and 17 subfamilies have been recorded and all are described in this encyclopedic reference. A complete and up-to-date handbook on the identification, systematics, biology and ecology of the butterflies found in Hong Kong, this authoritative book includes keys, full color plates and line drawings identifying males and females, as well as eggs and papae. Throughout the book the emphasis is on the study of live a...

The Hippos: Natural History and Conservation
de S. Keith Eltringham (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 085661131X
38.41 € / 251.95 FF
Hippos are unusual in being genuinely amphibious and this has a fundamental effect on their physiology and way of life. Following a general introduction, there is a detailed description of hippo anatomy and physiology, including many fascinating and little known facts about their skin structure and physiology. The complex question of hippo stomach anatomy, and its impact on their diet and nutrition, is critically reviewed. Hippos have a four-chambered stomach similar to ruminants although, unlike them, they do not chew the cud. Hence they are often called«pseudoruminants.»The fossil history of hippos is then considered and the recently claimed relationship with whales is examined. Subsequent chapters are devoted to their social biology and ecology, including descriptions of their breeding ...

Herons of North America: Their World in Focus
de James Hancock (Ed. Academic Press) Isbn : 0123227291
27.52 € / 180.52 FF
Herons, the graceful predators of swamps, wetlands and lake margins, are often the abiding memory for bird lovers after a days birding in the marshes. For the general nature lover, they are a portrait symbol of the wild free places and the grandeur of the natural world. North American herons live in a complex world. Most of them congregate in colonies either large or small, and they are joined by many birds that share their nesting sites. Most of these different species live together in harmony, but inevitably such gatherings attract predators and scavengers. James Hancock, a veteran traveler and lover of herons the world over, gives a pocket guide in words and photographs to the lives of these birds and their, sadly, often endangered habitats. The book seeks to describe the many and varie...

Texas Outdoor Adventure Guide for Kids
de Melissa Maupin (Ed. Texas Parks and Wildlife Press) Isbn : 1885696280
12.48 € / 81.86 FF
Here's the definitive resource to locate places where kids can roam and have fun outdoors. Texas is spread out far and wide, and newcomers may be surprised at the state's broad diversity of terrain and plant and animal life. Each section of the state has a distinctive look and offers children unique opportunities to get outside and experience nature firsthand. This book lists and describes places with great outdoor programs for kids, ranging from state parks to nature centers and museums. There are chapters on the best sites for fishing and shooting sports, for water recreation, and for birding and other kinds of wildlife watching. The best places for nature study, environmental protection activities, and volunteer opportunities are also treated in detail, as are overnight camps and trips....

Butterflies of the East Coast: An Observer's Guide
de Rick Cech, Guy Tudor (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691090556
41.34 € / 271.17 FF
Here is an accessible, informative, and highly illustrated book that offers a fresh view of butterflies in the East Coast states, from the Atlantic seaboard to the Appalachians. In addition to providing a wealth of facts and photos, the book is the first to furnish detailed and up-to-date photo-illustrated information on the host plants favored by particular species. With 234 full-page species accounts and accompanying range maps, plus more than 950 large-size color photos, it is an essential reference work for field observers, gardeners, educators, and conservation managers--or anyone interested in appreciating the lepidopteran world close at hand. The introductory chapters detail the subtle ecology of the East Coast region, establishing a consistent ecological framework that enriches th...

Birds in Brazil: A Natural History
de Helmut Sick (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691085692
230.81 € / 1514.01 FF
Here is a substantially revised and updated English-language version of the only comprehensive, scientific treatment of Brazil's 1635 bird species. Written by the then dean of Brazilian ornithologists and published in Brazil in 1985, it not only lists every individual Brazilian species and provides detailed accounts for most of them but also gives an extensive treatment of the characteristics of each bird family found in the country. In addition, it analyzes the composition of Brazil's avifauna...

Some Adaptations of Marsh-Nesting Blackbirds
de Gordon H. Orians (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691082375
43.85 € / 287.64 FF
Here Gordon Orians presents the results of his many years of research on how blackbirds utilize their marsh environments during the breeding season. These results stem from information he gathered on three species during ten breeding seasons in the Pacific Northwest, on Red-winged blackbirds during two breeding seasons in Costa Rica, and on three species during one breeding season in Argentina. Professor Orians concludes with an overview of the structure of bird communities in marshes of the world and the relation of these patterns to overall source availability in these simple but productive habitats.