Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest

'An ode to one of the world s best-loved birds' Harper s Bazaar'The perfect book for the penguin person in your life' Daunt Books'A joy' Horatio Clare, The Spectator Electrifyingly charismatic Dan Snow, author of On This Day in History The world's best-loved bird from the world's best-known publisher what's not to like?

Who knew that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and tool users, that they have complex family lives not unlike our own, and that their vocalizations resemble human languages?

Who knew that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and tool users, that they have complex family lives not unlike our own, and that their vocalizations resemble human languages?

Birds is a beautiful introduction to 75 diverse species of birds, filled full of facts on biology and lifestyle, as well as stunning illustrations.

A fascinating, inspiring gift book that helps you make the most of nature, with something to spot for every day of the year.

An authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia’s distinctive birds and their unheralded role in global evolution Renowned for its gallery of unusual mammals, Australia is also a land of extraordinary birds.

Britain's nature year, from the first flower to the last leafWith a mix of evocative writing, beautiful photographs and facts that are too good to keep to yourself, this book explores 50 magical moments that define our seasons.

“I wrote and illustrated this book to help every inquisitive birder, from novice to expert.

'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers.

Given the underlying topography, the scenery over most of Britain has been created largely by human activities.

The story and science of how animals find their way home.

Ben Law's incredible sense of the land and his respect for age old traditions offers a wonderful insight into the life of Prickly Nut Wood.

Another volume in the widely-read New Naturalist series, this book is an in-depth study of the natural developments and history of Galloway and surrounding areas.

Sea-Birds introduces us to the sea-birds of the North Atlantic, an ocean in which about half the world sea-bird species have been seen at one time or another.

One of the most exciting debut novels for years - and a book that does for birdwatching what Trainspotting did for smack addiction.

Annie Proulx, one of America's finest writers, invites us to share her experience in the building of her new home on a rich plot of untouched, unspoilt prairie and her pleasure in uncovering of the layers of American history locked beneath the topsoil.

New Naturalist Wildfowl provides a much-anticipated overview of the fascinating birds that have become icons of our diminishing wilderness areas.

An authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia’s distinctive birds and their unheralded role in global evolution Renowned for its gallery of unusual mammals, Australia is also a land of extraordinary birds.

"e;Els ocells de les rondalles meravelloses"e; es un estudi comparatiu de les recollides pels mes grans representants de la rondallistica catalana: Antoni M.

Discover Love Takes Flight !

Els dinosaures no han desaparegut!

Esta guia incluye 70 fichas con descripciones detalladas e informativas sobre algunas de las aves que habitan el campus de la Universidad CES en la sede del Poblado.

Im dritten und finalen Band der beliebten Hühnerrassen-Trilogie bieten Armin Six und Robert Höck erneut eine spannende Mischung aus beliebten Klassikern und seltenen Raritäten.

Trees and birds go together, and they have done for millions of years, evolving long before we did.

Seasonality is an uplifting look at British wildlife through the seasons of the year, but it is also about our relationship with that wildlife.

Appalled by the catastrophic decline of the capercaillie in Scotland author Roy Dennis argues a dysfunctional forest habitat is to blame and that Highland cattle can be the solution.

The Birds are our Friends is a wonderful and enlightening collection of essential information, curiosities, myths and folklore of birds and people.

Changes in farmland management throughout the twentieth century, including agricultural intensification and increasing mechanisation, have resulted in the loss of habitat for many species.

A Vulture Landscape is more than just a book about vultures, in the same way that these majestic flyers are more than just birds.

As a ten-year-old, the author contracted TB and was sent to an isolated sanatorium, deep in the Cheshire countryside.

Seasonality is an uplifting look at British wildlife through the seasons of the year, but it is also about our relationship with that wildlife.

At the very end of the road is a six-bar metal gate.

Using vivid extracts from field notebooks and profusely illustrated with photographs as well as paintings and sketches by wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy, the reader is transported to the beautiful North York Moors National Park.

The unexpected comeback of the endangered Everglade snail kite and what it means for other species facing extinction todayWhen a bird of prey known as the Everglade snail kite became hard to find in the wetlands of South Florida where it was once abundant, scientist Hilary Flower sought answers, tracking the kite far from its ancestral home to tell a surprising story of survival and hope.

This is a book about what it's like being a birder in an age of natural decline.

Trees and birds go together, and they have done for millions of years, evolving long before we did.

Most birders keep lists of the species birds they have seen, but do any keep a list of pub birds, that is birds on pub signs and in pub names?

This is a personal, reflective account of Galloway's wildlife based on life in a uniquely varied and diverse glen, tucked away between high, heather-clad hills and the shore of the Solway.

A fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfils a human need to connect with nature.

Der ausgewiesene Vogelkenner Walther Streffer führt mit 21 Porträts in die faszinierende Welt der Singvögel und ihr musikalisches Gesangsleben ein.

Neue Einblicke in die wundersame Welt der HühnerAuch der zweite Band dieser Buchreihe steht wieder ganz unter dem bewährten Motto "Happy-Huhn-Philosophie trifft Wissenschaft".

Neue Einblicke in die wundersame Welt der HühnerAuch der zweite Band dieser Buchreihe steht wieder ganz unter dem bewährten Motto "Happy-Huhn-Philosophie trifft Wissenschaft".

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2017 PEN/E.

True Stories Celebrating the Intelligence and Beauty of Birds · Callie Smith Grant's animal-themed story collections have sold over 350,000 copies· 40 heartwarming true stories celebrating the intelligence and beauty of birds and their unique connection to humans· Perfect for any time your spirit needs a lift--or a bird-lover needs a gift!

This captivating and informative book focuses on the coastal and terrestrial bird species most at risk within South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.

The perfect, fun-filled Christmas gift for birdwatching enthusiastsDid you know that a bird's visible 'knees' are actually its ankles?

Kentucky attracted an amazing variety of would-be settlers in pioneer days, but none with brighter talent than John James Audubon.