The Bluebird Monitor's Guide
de Cynthia Berger, Jack Griggs, Keith Kridler (Ed. HarperCollins Publishers) Isbn : 0062737430
12.48 € / 81.86 FF
BLUEBIRDS IN YOUR BACKYARD ! From coast to coast, in every state and province across North America, homeowners can attract bluebirds to their backyards and nearby open areas to nest. In this book, a select group of«bluebird monitors»reveal how it's done : how you can attract bluebirds and, once they begin nesting in your backyard, how you can help ensure that nestlings develop and fledge successfully. Rural yards, suburban yards, even some small city yards can host bluebirds. And yards that don't suit bluebirds may attract chickadees, tree swallows, or one of the other bird species that nest in boxes. This book includes information on all 10 of the cavity-nesting birds most often reported to The Birdhouse Network of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The experts who offer advice in this book ...

Birding in Texas With Children
de Evault Boswell (Ed. Republic of Texas Press) Isbn : 1556228406
15.82 € / 103.77 FF
Birdwatching, also known as “birding,” is a popular pastime that can be both an enjoyable and educational family activity. This guide focuses on the best birding spots in Texas for children, when to go, what birds you’ll see, and where to stay and eat. Lists of other attractions in each of the ten birding areas of Texas are given, from museums and historical sites to recreational activities and special events. This versatile guide can be used to plan a side trip, a weekend getaway, or even an extended family vacation. Advice on planning and preparation includes information on the purchase and use of binoculars, field guides, and travel guides. There is also a list of bird clubs in Texas, and a section on camping accommodations in state parks.

Backyard Birder's: Everything You Need to Attract and Enjoy Backyard Birds, Including a Pair of 4X Binoculars
de Anne Moyer Halpin, Wildlife Federat National (Ed. Fireside Books) Isbn : 0684864460
20.83 € / 136.64 FF
Birdwatching Made Simple -- and Fun ! The National Wildlife Federation Backyard Birder's Box Set contains everything you need to get started on this rewarding and popular hobby. This handy storage case includes : An illustrated book on how to attract birds to your yard, with valuable advice about providing food, water, and shelter for your avian friends. A backyard birding journal for keeping track of your feathered visitors, filled with useful prompts and charming line drawings. A full-color identification guide with photographs of more than 60 backyard birds across the country and essential information about each. A set of adjustable binoculars, perfect for watching the birds in your backyard.

Birding for Beginners
de Sheila Buff (Ed. Random House Value Pub) Isbn : 0517161893
7.12 € / 46.7 FF
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much enjoyment of nature's ways with so little effort, and BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS is the ideal introduction to the pleasures to be found from birdwatching.All the essentials for the beginner to enjoy birdwatching are covered : #184 ; equipment...

Birding for Beginners
de Shelia Buff, Sheila Buff (Ed. Lyons Press) Isbn : 1558212094
14.15 € / 92.82 FF
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much enjoyment of nature's ways with so little effort, and BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS is the ideal introduction to the pleasures to be found from birdwatching.All the essentials for the beginner to enjoy birdwatching are covered : #184 ; equipment...

Bird Life in Ireland
de Don Conroy, Jim Wilson (Ed. O'Brien Pr) Isbn : 0862783968
9.98 € / 65.46 FF
BIRDWATCHING CAN BE FUN for everyone, children and adults, mountaineers and strollers, stayathome types and outdoor enthusiasts. With this book, whether you look out onto a pockethandkerchief back garden or take to the fields and shores of Ireland, you can get started in birdwatching and go quite a long way. BIRD LIFE IN IRELAND is designed to give the reader a general introduction to birds and birdwatching. It describes the birds you are most likely to see in Ireland, pointing out the special features which help identification, and listing habits and general behaviour. There is a countyby county list of birdwatching sites, with maps, as well as suggested day trips and longer visits to important bird locations. A sixteenpage colour section presents the birds as you are likely to see them i...

Birds: A Thematic Unit
de Barbara Hollis (Ed. Teacher Created Resources) Isbn : 1557342563
8.31 € / 54.51 FF
Birds Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Feathers for Lunch, Chicken Little. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Evolutionary Ecology of Birds: Life Histories, Mating Systems, and Extinction
de Peter M. Bennett, Ian P. F. Owens (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198510896
46.09 € / 302.33 FF
Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why, for example, are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show life long monogamy ? This fascinating book is a comprehensive re-appraisal of avian diversity, and is the most extensive application of modern comparative methods yet undertaken. “I think this is a marvellous book - the most exciting I have read for a long time... A terrific text for both final year undergraduates and for...

Evolutionary Ecology of Birds: Life Histories, Mating Systems, and Extinction
de Peter M. Bennett, Ian P. Ownes, Ian P. F. Owens (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198510888
129.03 € / 846.38 FF
Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why do albatrosses delay reproduction for the first 12 years of their life while zebra finches breed in their first year ? Why are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show lifelong monogamy ? Why are over a quarter of parrot species threatened with global extinction while woodpeckers and cuckoos remain secure ? Some of these topics are classic problems in natural and sexual selection, while...

Birds of Southern Africa
de Ian Sinclair (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691096821
25.77 € / 169.04 FF
Birds of Southern Africa is the best and most authoritative guide to the birds of one of the world's most fertile birding regions. Two hundred color plates comprising over 4,000 expert illustrations help birders to distinguish all of southern Africa's approximately 950 bird species. The illustrations have labels highlighting diagnostic features, and many birds are depicted in flight as well as still. Special attention is given to plumage variation by age, sex, and season.The informative text,...