The Quotable Birder
de Bill Adler (Ed. Lyons Press) Isbn : 1585740039
16.70 € / 109.54 FF
Here are all the most evocative words ever spoken--and recorded--about our feathered friends. “Look at that mallard as he floats on the lake. . . .The wary bird draws his feet under his body, springs upon them, opens his wings, and with loud quacks bids you farewell.»--John James Audubon, The Birds of America “No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.»--William Blake “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.»--Langston Hughes “A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg.»--Samuel Butler “Magpie, n. A bird whose thievish disposition suggested to someone that it might be taught to talk.»--Ambrose Bierce Birds of all species, from starlings to blue jays, hummingbirds, eagles, and the wild turkey, have long inspired great minds to ...

Western Bird Songs
de Cornell Laboratory Of Ornithology (Ed. Houghton Mifflin Company) Isbn : 0395975190
28.40 € / 186.29 FF
Her is the western edition of A Field Guide to Bird Songs, the best-selling bird song collection ever recorded. This edition includes the songs and calls of 522 species -- all the most common and vocal birds found in western North America. Organized as a companion to Roger Tory Peterson's Field Guide to Western Birds, this is the«birder's bible»of bird song.

Hawks
de Wayne Lynch (Ed. Northword Press) Isbn : 1559718854
9.14 € / 59.95 FF
Hawks is part of the highly-regarded Our Wild World(tm) series, now exploring the fascinating animals of the American prairies. It is packed with information on the hawk, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. Our Wild World(tm) titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. This fun book includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many«Fun Facts»throughout. Hawks is a detailed and entertaining read, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the Our Wild World(tm) series perfect for school reports or just for fun.

Hawks
de Wayne Lynch (Ed. Northword Press) Isbn : 1559718862
6.64 € / 43.56 FF
Hawks is part of the highly-regarded Our Wild World(tm) series, now exploring the fascinating animals of the American prairies. It is packed with information on the hawk, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. Our Wild World(tm) titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. This fun book includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many«Fun Facts»throughout. Hawks is a detailed and entertaining read, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the Our Wild World(tm) series perfect for school reports or just for fun.

Hawks in the Hand: Adventures in Photography and Falconry
de John Craighead, Frank Craighead (Ed. Lyons and Burford Publishers) Isbn : 1558215603
33.41 € / 219.16 FF
Hawks in the Hand is an American treasure. First published in 1939 when the authors, Frank and John Craighead - pioneers of American conservation - were just nineteen years old, this chronicle of their early adventures in falconry and wild-bird photography was a groundbreaking book that propelled the identical twins to long-lasting international fame as ecologists. Hawks in the Hand is full of the boundless energy and charming honesty of boys becoming intelligent young men, discovering that the natural world that had been their playground could yield fascinating insights about animal behavior, particularly that of the noble birds of prey. While their discoveries are worthy of any budding scientist, their stories and breathtaking adventures are skillfully rendered and wonderfully entertaini...

Harriers of the World: Their Behaviour and Ecology
de Robert E. Simmons (Ed. Oxford Univ Pr) Isbn : 0198549644
51.54 € / 338.08 FF
Harriers are a world-wide group of birds of prey whose mating systems, population dynamics, and evolution are well-studied. This is the first book to synthesise and analyse the masses of data on the behavioural ecology of harriers. It offers an intriguing comparison of breeding systems among harriers in the northern and southern hemispheres, and includes a new phylogeny of the harriers, based on the most recent DNA findings. It is illustrated throughout with original line drawingsof these impressive birds.

Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds: Tyrant Flycatchers to Chats
de Peter Higgins (Ed. Oxford Univ Pr) Isbn : 0195532589
233.42 € / 1531.13 FF
HANZAB is one of the world's major ornithological projects. The first four volumes have attracted several awards, critical praise and an international market. Volume 5 covers 118 species : kingbirds and tyrant-flycatchers ; New Zealand wrens ; pittas ; lyrebirds ; scrub-birds ; Australian tree-creepers ; Australasian wrens (fairy-wrens, grasswrens, and emu-wrens) ; honeyeaters and chats.

50 Common Birds of the Southwest
de Richard Cunningham (Ed. Western Natl Parks Assoc) Isbn : 0911408835
6.64 € / 43.56 FF
Handy reference book describes and depicts 50 species commonly found in the Southwest, particularly those occurring in National Park Service areas.

The Birder's Year 2004 Calendar
de David Allen Sibley (Ed. Ronnie Sellers Productions) Isbn : 1569066760
12.30 € / 80.68 FF
Hailed as a modern-day John James Audubon, David Allen Sibley has quickly become North America's most famous bird illustrator. Each month of this calendar features high quality reproductions of his finely detailed species portraits along with a range map and text pointing out key identification marks, behavior, and habitat information. In all, a delightful year of birding for the whole family. Birds featured include: Yellow-rumped Warbler, Elegant Tern, Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Marsh Wren, Western and Scarlet Tanagers, Pileated Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Duck, Belted Kingfisher, Osprey, and Black-capped Chickadee.

National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites: Western U.S.
de Mel White (Ed. National Geographic Society) Isbn : 0792274504
17.53 € / 114.99 FF
Guide to Birdwatching Sites Western U.S. Discover the best places to see birds in the contiguous Western United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include: Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice Detailed directions and 5 easy-to-read area maps Descriptions of birds and their behavior 133 vivid color photos and illustrations National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites -- Eastern U.S. also available