Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Sharing a Robin's Life
de Linda Johns(Ed. Nimbus Publishing Ltd) Isbn : 155109004X
21.05 €
No North American bird is more familiar than the robin, native to all the mainland U.S. states and all the Canadian provinces, but few humans have had as close a relationship with a robin as is chronicled here. Johns took a female robin fledgling, whom she named County, into her rural Nova Scotia home, where for several years human and bird formed a virtual pair bond. Johns assumed much of the role that a male robin would fill in nature, such as gathering food (County much preferred insects to earthworms); she also collected fertile eggs from wild robins' nests to replace County's sterile clutches and helped raise and return to the wild several broods of young. This is an unusual story, straightforwardly told, that most animal lovers will enjoy. Recommended for public libraries. For a more...

Birds of Houston
de B. C. Robinson, John L. Tveten, B. C. Robison(Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0892633034
21.38 €
No matter where you see birds in the city--in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots--they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but al...

Birds of Houston
de Betty B. Robison(Ed. University of Texas Press) Isbn : 0292770820
12.3 €
No matter where you see birds in the city--in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots--they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but al...

Birds of Houston
de B. C. Robison, B. C., Robison, John L. Tveten(Ed. Univ of Texas Pr) Isbn : 0892633042
12.3 €
No matter where you see birds in the city--in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots--they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but al...

Living With Wildlife
de Marilyn Leys, Ron Leys(Ed. KP Books) Isbn : 0873418573
16.1 €
No matter where you live, Marilyn and Ron Leys will show you how to bring birds, butterflies and mammals right to your door. Find out the best ways to change the wildlife habitat in any yard, balcony or woodlot to attract the welcome guests and repel those that cause problems. The information in this book will appeal to everyone from apartment dwellers to estate owners. It is organized so readers can quickly find what they need to entice or discourage animals from visiting their property. ...

Birds of Western Africa
de Nik Borrow, Ron Demey(Ed. Helm) Isbn : 0713639598
70.88 €
Nik Borrow is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals. He has been a birding tour leader for many years in Africa and elsewhere, and is an original member of the African Bird Club. Ron Demey is a freelance ornithologist who has lived and worked in several West African countries for many years. He has traveled extensively throughout the region. He serves on the editorial team of the African Bird Club and has worked on several African projects for BirdLife International.

Nightjars and their Allies: The Caprimulgiformes
de David Holyoak(Ed. OUP Oxford) Isbn : 0198549873
171.29 €
Nightjars and Their Allies provides a detailed review of the biology and evolution of all Caprimulgiformes. 118 species accounts provide details of coloration, measurements, geographical variation, range, movements, habitats, food and feeding, behaviour, voice, breeding, field identification, conservation, etc., with a large bibliography. All species are illustrated on the 23 colour plates by Martin Woodcock and there are numerous line drawings. The introductory chapterstrace the evolution of...

Where to Watch Birds in Europe and Russia
de Nigel Wheatley(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 069105729X
13.89 €
Nigel Wheatley continues his continent-by-continent guide to the best locales for international birding by turning his binoculars to over 250 of the most productive birding sites in Europe and Russia. Whether you want to know how Golden Eagles are distributed on the Scottish Island of Skye, which birds you'll find in the botanical gardens in Minsk, or where to go if you have your heart set on a Grey Phalarope or Lapland Bunting, this book is the essential travel companion. Though compact and portable, Where to Watch Birds in Europe and Russia contains a tremendous amount of information on travel, geography, and bird distribution that can be used to plan a trip from scratch or get more out of any itinerary.Wheatley gives excellent coverage not only of the well-trod fields of England and Fra...

Cal 99 Stokes Birds
de Don Stokes, Lillian Stokes(Ed. Little Brown Co) Isbn : 0316818488
12.91 €
NEW! A topflight calendar for birdwatchers from Don and Lillian Stokes. Filled with stunningly beautiful images of wild birds, taken by America's top bird photographers. Packed with valuable information on bird identification, bird behavior, attracting birds, birding tips, timing of migrations, dates of birding events, and more. For birdwatchers at all levels, beginning to advanced Exquisite photos of birds in their natural habitats; includes backyard favorites as well as unusual species Identification information, including field marks and range-distinguishing characteristics Behavior, including nesting habits, vocalization, and breeding information Birding tips on attracting birds; birding techniques Migration: indicates when and where bird migrations occur Seasonal information on how bi...

New York City Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species in the Metropolitan Area
de James Kavanagh(Ed. Waterford Press Ltd) Isbn : 1583550127
6.6 €
New York City Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species in the Metropolitan Area, 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 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.