British & American Game Birds
de H.B.C. Pollard, Philip Rickman, Phyllis Barclay-Sm (Ed. Derrydale Press,US) Isbn : 156833138X
15.89 € / 104.23 FF
Originally published in London by Eyre Spottiswoode in 1939, the first Derrydale edition was published in the same year. Illustrated with twenty color plates featuring watercolors by Philip Rickman of various game birds, the book provides an introduction to 26 British and American game birds, their habitat, coloring, size, shape, and the best methods for hunting them. There are chapters on Canada geese, grouse, partridge, bobwhite, pheasant, turkey, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and eight different species of duck. Novice and experienced hunters alike will find this handsome book full of useful information and practical advice.

A Guide to Hawk Watching in North America
de Donald S. Heintzelman (Ed. Pennsylvania State University Press) Isbn : 0271002123
15.89 € / 104.23 FF
Originally published in its first edition by the University of Pennsylvania Press, Guide to Hawk Watching in North America has been a trusted friend to thousands of birders. Now in this completely revised edition, veteran birder Don Heintzelman provides updated«where and when»information to guide birders to the best raptor-viewing sites on the continent.

Guide to Hawk Watching in North America
de Donald S. Heintzelman (Ed. Falcon Press Publishing) Isbn : 0762726709
13.50 € / 88.55 FF
Originally published in its first edition by the University of Pennsylvania Press, Guide to Hawk Watching in North America has been a trusted friend to thousands of birders. Now in this completely revised edition, veteran birder Don Heintzelman provides updated«where and when»information to guide birders to the best raptor-viewing sites on the continent.

Birds of Europe: With North Africa and the Middle East
de JONSSON (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691026483
27.87 € / 182.82 FF
Originally published in five volumes, Birds of Europe with North Africa and the Middle East covers all but a few of the Western Palearctic's breeding birds, and includes information on all regularly encountered vagrants. This guide has over 400 color illustrations, including 140 completely new plates, up-to-date color maps, and a fully revised text. With species accounts, distribution maps, and illustrations on facing pages, it is practically designed and easy to use. Originally published in...

Raptor Watch: A Global Directory of Raptor Migration Sites
de Jorje I. Zalles (Ed. Smithsonian Books) Isbn : 1560988177
46.20 € / 303.05 FF
Organized by continent and illustrated with photographs and maps, Raptor Watch offers an accessible, thoroughly researched guide to the viewing opportunities and conservation efforts provided by 388 raptor watchsites around the world. Published with BirdLife International and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

Oregon Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 158355128X
4.74 € / 31.09 FF
Oregon Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, 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(tm) 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.

Blue Sky Bluebird
de Rick Chrustowski (Ed. Henry Holt & Company) Isbn : 0805071040
13.50 € / 88.55 FF
One spring day when the ground is a carpet of green, a pair of bluebirds arrives at their summer home. Inside their nest box the female weaves layers of coarse grass into a circle. Then she presses her body into the middle to make a cup.A season in the life of a bluebird family In a cozy nest of grass a female bluebird lays her eggs, blue as the summer sky. When they hatch, there are four tiny chicks to feed. From morning to night, the parent birds hunt for tasty insects to give to their hungry...

Avian Ecology and Conservation in an Urbanizing World
de Reed Bowman, Roarke Donnelly, John M. Marzluff (Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers) Isbn : 0792374584
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
One of the most striking and persistent ways humans dominate Earth is by changing land-cover as we settle a region. Much of our ecological understanding about this process comes from studies of birds, yet the existing literature is scattered, mostly decades old, and rarely synthesized or standardized. The twenty-seven contributions authored by leaders in the fields of avian and urban ecology present a unique summary of current research on birds in settled environments ranging from wildlands to exurban, rural to urban. Ecologists, land managers, wildlife managers, evolutionary ecologists, urban planners, landscape architects, and conservation biologists will find our information useful because we address the conservation and evolutionary implications of urban life from an ecological and pla...

Songbirds and Familiar Backyard Birds/Western Region
de Richard K. Walton, Wayne R. Petersen, National Aud (Ed. Alfred A. Knopf) Isbn : 067974925X
7.16 € / 46.97 FF
One of the many pleasures of birding involves not only watching but listening—to the trill of a warbler, the sad coo of the Mourning Dove, or the clear warble of the House Finch. Even in urban areas, a surprising variety of songbirds (and other fascinating species) may be encountered by a watchful observer. This exceptionally compact guide will help you identify many western songbirds and other familiar backyard birds and learn more about their habits. In addition, you’ll find tips on birding technique, identification skills, and attracting birds, as well as notes on bird conservation and more. The region covered extends roughly from the Pacific Ocean east to the Great Plains. The companion volume to eastern birds covers species east of this.

Wading and Shore Birds
de R.S. Everett (Ed. Schiffer Publishing Ltd) Isbn : 0887401325
7.93 € / 52.02 FF
One of England's foremost bird photographers presents here for the first time a study of wading and shore birds, with over a hundred full-color pictures. The pictures of these beautiful feathered creatures, favorites of birders and wood carvers alike will delight the eye while providing an important resource for naturalists, artists, carvers and taxidermists. Over 38 varieties of shore and wading birds are shown, most in several poses and from different perspectives. Along with the photographs, Roger Everett presents his observations about the birds and tips on viewing the yourself. Yet the key ingredient in his book is his naturally dynamic photography. Other of his photographs have long been seen on the pages of exclusive nature magazines and on the walls of collectors. Roger Everett's p...