Bird's Eye View: A Practical Compendium for Bird-Lovers
de David M. Bird (Ed. Vehicule Press) Isbn : 1550651196
14.99 € / 98.33 FF
Are pigeons and house sparrows merely to be despised ? Do chickadees grow new brains each year ? These are just a sprinkling of the questions tackled in this delectable collection of the best of the ornithological essays written by Dr. David M. Bird over the last fifteen years. Employing plenty of humor, wit, and personal family experiences, the engaging writing style makes this a delightful, easy-to-read book for North American bird-lovers everywhere.

A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak
de Arnette Heidecamp, Arnette Hedcamp (Ed. Crown Publishers) Isbn : 0517577291
14.99 € / 98.33 FF
Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life. 57 full-color photographs ; 10 black-and-white drawings.

Ruffed Grouse: Woodland Drummer
de Michael Furtman (Ed. Rebound by Sagebrush) Isbn : 0613290445
22.59 € / 148.18 FF
Anyone who has been surprised in the forest by a sudden burst of winged drumming has had a glimpse of the mystery and grandeur that characterize the ruffed grouse. This lavishly illustrated guide to all things grouse explores the habitat, diet, and life cycle of the bird, covering all subspecies and close relatives. Upland game hunters and birdwatchers will gain important insight into searching out grouse ; all readers will come away with renewed wonder and appreciation for this storied bird. Also includes ptarmigan, sharp-tailed, pinnated, blue, and spruce grouse. Describes all aspects of the grouse's life, including habitat, mating, and social structure.

Ruffed Grouse: Woodland Drummer
de Michael Furtman (Ed. Stackpole Books) Isbn : 0811731227
16.66 € / 109.28 FF
Anyone who has been surprised in the forest by a sudden burst of winged drumming has had a glimpse of the mystery and grandeur that characterize the ruffed grouse. This lavishly illustrated guide to all things grouse explores the habitat, diet, and life cycle of the bird, covering all subspecies and close relatives. Upland game hunters and birdwatchers will gain important insight into searching out grouse ; all readers will come away with renewed wonder and appreciation for this storied bird. Also includes ptarmigan, sharp-tailed, pinnated, blue, and spruce grouse. Describes all aspects of the grouse's life, including habitat, mating, and social structure.

Ruffed Grouse: Woodland Drummer
de Michael Furtman (Ed. Northword Press) Isbn : 1559717149
14.15 € / 92.82 FF
Anyone who has been surprised in the forest by a sudden burst of winged drumming has had a glimpse of the mystery and grandeur that characterize the ruffed grouse. This lavishly illustrated guide to all things grouse explores the habitat, diet, and life cycle of the bird, covering all subspecies and close relatives. Upland game hunters and birdwatchers will gain important insight into searching out grouse ; all readers will come away with renewed wonder and appreciation for this storied bird. Also includes ptarmigan, sharp-tailed, pinnated, blue, and spruce grouse. Describes all aspects of the grouse's life, including habitat, mating, and social structure.

Reptiles of Australia
de Steve Wilson (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691117284
25.77 € / 169.04 FF
Anyone interested in reptiles is interested in Australia. Reptiles of Australia is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide available to every one of its crocodiles, turtles, monitor lizards, dragons, snakes, skinks, geckos, and other lizards. A vast expanse of land and coastline encompassing tropical, temperate, and arid environments, Australia is home to a rich and unique reptile fauna--nearly three times as many species as in North America. With the current count at 836 described species, and with many more unnamed, it is a fauna as diverse as any in the world. Compact and accessible, this guide features a full-color photograph of each species and authoritative text that describes key identification traits. Thumbnail outlines of each family group further enable easy identification...

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Turn Your Yard and Garden into a Haven for Your Favorite Birds
de Sally Roth (Ed. Rodale Press) Isbn : 0875968929
14.15 € / 92.82 FF
Anyone can create a beautiful and colorful backyard that will attract many different species of birds. This comprehensive, A-to-Z guide will help serious and casual gardeners alike choose the specific plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees for attracting some of the best-loved backyard birds, including bluebirds, warblers, goldfinches, and cardinals. Readers will discover top plants for birds, profiles of more than fifty common backyard birds, special bird feeding and planting tips to attract...

Birds: Their Habitats and Skills
de Gisela T. Kaplan, Lesley J. Rogers (Ed. Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited (Australia)) Isbn : 1865083763
14.15 € / 92.82 FF
An unusual collection of curious facts about our feathered friends, this book describes the fascinating behaviors and physiology of birds of all shapes and sizes-from the birds in cities to the wild birds in rainforests, deserts, plains, and coastal regions. Topics discussed include bird evolution and why some came to be flightless, why some birds have well-developed senses and memory, the wide diversity of courtship rituals and territorial displays, and the art of nest building. In short, Birds...

Instant Guide to Birds
de Mike Lambert, Alan Pearson (Ed. Gramercy Books) Isbn : 0517468913
3.33 € / 21.84 FF
An Instant Guide to Birds is an ideal compact identification guide to birds commonly seen in gardens, parks, on the seashore, and in the country. This user-friendly guide assumes no previous knowledge: an easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands (denoting location) and symbols (denoting size) leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed, full-color illustrations and a concise but informative text make it easy to identify positively nearly 200 North-American birds. Lookalike panels help prevent confusion between birds of similar appearance.

The Last of the Wild Horses
de Martin Harbury, Richard Adams (Ed. Key Porter Books) Isbn : 1550136429
16.66 € / 109.28 FF
An inspiring pictorial account. Years ago, wild horses ran free throughout the world. However, the lands that horses helped explore and settle expanded, while wilderness shrank and the wild horses disappeared. When The Last of the Wild Horses was first published in 1984, there were only 400 Przwalski horses. All were found in zoos. None existed in the wild. Since then, successful conservation and breeding programs have resulted in their current population of 1,200. This book is a pictorial tribute to the spirit and beauty of wild horses and the hills, fields and plains they roam across. It covers a variety of breeds in regions around the world. These include: - Przewalskies of Asia - Tarpans of Poland - Ponies of the British Isles - White Horses of the Camargue - Horses of Sable Island - A...