Un jour un oiseau
de Denis Chavigny (Ed. Delachaux & Niestle) Isbn : 2603011952
38.00 € / 249.26 FF
Après le succès de «L'album des oiseaux», l'auteur propose, sous la forme d'un almanach, de suivre les oiseaux au fil des saisons. Chaque jour est l'occasion d'une rencontre avec une espèce, décrite par un texte truffé d'anecdotes inédites et accompagnée de croquis de terrain ainsi que d'illustrations pleine page de toute beauté. Un seul dessin peut cacher 10 secrets, 10 histoires, 10 manières de dire ce qu'il recèle de vie. Chaque croquis est un tête-à-tête singulier entre le modèle et son observateur. Un dépliant central illustre une journée particulière de l'auteur au cours de laquelle il tente d'observer le maximum d'espèces d'oiseaux : parviendra t il à dessiner 100 espèces en moins de 24 heures... ?

Lumière des oiseaux
de Pierre Morency (Ed. Boréal) Isbn : 2890524604
22.87 € / 150.02 FF
Après L'Oeil américain, Pierre Morency nous offre de nouvelles histoires naturelles, où, cette fois, les oiseaux tiennent le premier rôle. Mais on retrouve, dans La lumière des oiseaux, la même don de voir au-delà des apparences
Car sans jamais trahir les animaux qui peuplent ses histoires, sans jamais sombrer dans l'anthropomorphisme, Pierre Morency leur fait rendre de multiples harmoniques. Le héron se transforme en poète ; les livres eux-même déploient leurs ailes et prennent leur envol.
Ces histoires parlent des oiseaux, bien sûr, mais ceux-ci sont la clé du regard poétique, et la nature, celle du monde.
Une prose d'un sobre lyrisme qui trahit une rare intimité avec les créatures.

A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak
de Arnette Heidecamp, Arnette Hedcamp (Ed. Crown Publishing Group (NY)) Isbn : 0517577291
14.30 € / 93.8 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. Tandem Library) Isbn : 0613290445
21.71 € / 142.41 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
15.89 € / 104.23 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) Isbn : 1559717149
13.50 € / 88.55 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
15.09 € / 98.98 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...

Oiseaux et bouquets
de Annick Perret (Ed. Dessain et Tolra) Isbn : 204021819X
14.90 € / 97.74 FF
Annick Perret enseigne les techniques classiques de peinture sur porcelaine et faïence d'après des décors anciens.Son livre s'adresse aux amateurs qui trouveront des explications techniques pour les couleurs ou la cuisson et aux professionnels auxquels les différents styles abordés inspireront de nouvelles créations.Pour chacun des modèles proposés, toutes les étapes sont abordées depuis l'ébauche jusqu'à la composition définitive du motif, sans oublier les bordures de l'assiette ou du plat. Les peintres sur verre, sur bois, sur soie pourront eux aussi reporter ces magnifiques décors sur le support de leur choix.

Birds: Their Habitats and Skills
de Gisela T. Kaplan, Lesley J. Rogers (Ed. Allen & Unwin) Isbn : 1865083763
13.50 € / 88.55 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...