Elephants
de Clive Spinage (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0856610887
55.74 € / 365.63 FF
This volume brings together the latest research and little known observations of scholars, travelers and those who for centuries have worked with the Asian elephant as a beast of burden. The author blends these diverse sources in an easy-to-read style to provide a full and fascinating account of the elephant both in the wild and as long time associate of man's activities. Wide-ranging in geographical and temporal terms, it covers both African and Asian elephants as well as their extinct relative, the mammoth. Elephants discusses their origins, evolution, anatomy, ecology, and behavior. It covers the debate that countries such as Kenya and Botswana have suffered an overpopulation of elephants, and describes the ecology of this debate and its relevance to the ivory trade, along with the hist...

Where to Watch Birds in Britain
de Simon Harrap, Nigel Redman (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300101589
22.94 € / 150.48 FF
This valuable book surveys the best birding sites in Britain, covering almost four hundred sites in seven geographic regions, from southwest England to Scotland. The book is a rewritten, considerably expanded, and new edition of the authors' highly acclaimed Birdwatching in Britain: A Site by Site Guide, published almost twenty years ago. The authors describe each site briefly, noting what times of year are best for birding there. They also comment on each site in terms of the kinds of habitats found, whether it is reachable by car or on foot, at what times of year different species of birds may be found, and contact information. With detailed maps of the larger sites and general maps of the regions covered as well as original color artwork and black-and-white wash drawings, the book is an...

Where to Watch Birds in Britain
de Simon Harrap, Nigel Redman (Ed. A. & C. Black, Ltd.) Isbn : 0713641371
26.83 € / 175.99 FF
This valuable book surveys the best birding sites in Britain, covering almost four hundred sites in seven geographic regions, from southwest England to Scotland. The book is a rewritten, considerably expanded, and new edition of the authors' highly acclaimed Birdwatching in Britain: A Site by Site Guide, published almost twenty years ago. The authors describe each site briefly, noting what times of year are best for birding there. They also comment on each site in terms of the kinds of habitats found, whether it is reachable by car or on foot, at what times of year different species of birds may be found, and contact information. With detailed maps of the larger sites and general maps of the regions covered as well as original color artwork and black-and-white wash drawings, the book is an...

Geese a Pictorial Study
de Trica Veasey, Tricia Veasey (Ed. Schiffer Publishing) Isbn : 0887401171
6.72 € / 44.08 FF
This useful reference presents over a hundred full color photographs of the common Canada goose, the Cackling goose, Richardson's goose and the Brandt in natural habitats and a wide variety of classic and unusual positions. Tricia Veasey has artistically captured on film the structural details, feather patterns, colors and body forms of geese as they appear in both land and water locations. Geese is an exquisite compilation which should become a high-standard source book for artists, carvers, taxidermists and naturalists alike. , 123 color photos, 9»x 6“

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
de Krys Kazmierczak (Ed. Yale University Press) Isbn : 0300079214
30.36 € / 199.15 FF
This up-to-date pocket-sized guide is essential for anyone interested in the birds of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka. The book includes information on field identification, habitat, range, and status of the 1,300 species of birds found these countries, as well as illustrations and distribution maps for each.

Nage Birds: Classification and Symbolism Among an Eastern Indonesian People
de Gregory Forth (Ed. Routledge) Isbn : 0415318270
87.72 € / 575.41 FF
This unusual book is the story of the relationship between the Nage people of central Indonesia and the birds alongside which they live.

The Rom Field Guide to Birds of Ontario
de Janice Hughes, Royal Ontario Museum (Ed. McClelland & Stewart) Isbn : 0771076509
20.24 € / 132.77 FF
This unique publication, produced in association with the Royal Ontario Museum, is the guide Ontario birders have been waiting for #8230 ; The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario is researched and written specifically for the Ontario bird watcher. It is the most authoritative, easy to use, and beautifully designed guide to Ontario birds available.This landmark publication features : #8226 ; Detailed and clearly written descriptions of more than 300 migrant and resident Ontario bird species and...

The Harris Hawk: Management, Training and Hunting
de Lee William Harris (Ed. Swan Hill Press) Isbn : 1840371463
22.23 € / 145.82 FF
This unique book covers essential information on the Harris hawk in the wild, the relationship they have with man, and their biological facts.

Comparative Avian Nutrition
de Kirk C. Klasing (Ed. CABI Publishing) Isbn : 0851992196
119.61 € / 784.59 FF
This unique book covers all aspects of bird nutrition, bringing together research from such diverse fields as ecology, poultry production, zoo biology and biomedical science. It provides in-depth discussions of the physical and biochemical processes of digestion, the metabolic functions of nutrients, and the evolutionary adaptations to accommodate their wide ranging diets. The book emphasizes the quantitative nature of nutrition and the practical dietary requirements of captive and wild bird...

Birdwatcher's Three-Year Record Book
de John Hills (Ed. Swan Hill Press) Isbn : 1853109630
22.78 € / 149.43 FF
This three-year record book has been carefully designed to help you accurately record the birds you have seen and to note observations on their behavior.