Harriers of the World: Their Behaviour and Ecology
de Robert Simmons (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198549644
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
Harriers are a world-wide group of birds of prey whose mating systems, population dynamics, and evolution are well-studied. This is the first book to synthesise and analyse the masses of data on the behavioural ecology of harriers. It offers an intriguing comparison of breeding systems among harriers in the northern and southern hemispheres, and includes a new phylogeny of the harriers, based on the most recent DNA findings. It is illustrated throughout with original line drawingsof these impressive birds.

Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds: Tyrant Flycatchers to Chats
de Peter Higgins (Ed. OUP Australia and New Zealand) Isbn : 0195532589
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
HANZAB is one of the world's major ornithological projects. The first four volumes have attracted several awards, critical praise and an international market. Volume 5 covers 118 species : kingbirds and tyrant-flycatchers ; New Zealand wrens ; pittas ; lyrebirds ; scrub-birds ; Australian tree-creepers ; Australasian wrens (fairy-wrens, grasswrens, and emu-wrens) ; honeyeaters and chats.

50 Common Birds of the Southwest
de Richard Cunningham (Ed. Western Natl Parks Assoc) Isbn : 0911408835
8.18 € / 53.66 FF
Handy reference book describes and depicts 50 species commonly found in the Southwest, particularly those occurring in National Park Service areas.

The Birder's Year 2004 Calendar
de David Allen Sibley (Ed. Ronnie Sellers Productions) Isbn : 1569066760
11.73 € / 76.94 FF
Hailed as a modern-day John James Audubon, David Allen Sibley has quickly become North America's most famous bird illustrator. Each month of this calendar features high quality reproductions of his finely detailed species portraits along with a range map and text pointing out key identification marks, behavior, and habitat information. In all, a delightful year of birding for the whole family. Birds featured include: Yellow-rumped Warbler, Elegant Tern, Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Marsh Wren, Western and Scarlet Tanagers, Pileated Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Duck, Belted Kingfisher, Osprey, and Black-capped Chickadee.

National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites: Western U.S.
de Mel White, National Geographic Society (Ed. National Geographic Books) Isbn : 0792274504
16.72 € / 109.68 FF
Guide to Birdwatching Sites Western U.S. Discover the best places to see birds in the contiguous Western United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include: Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice Detailed directions and 5 easy-to-read area maps Descriptions of birds and their behavior 133 vivid color photos and illustrations National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites -- Eastern U.S. also available

National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites: Eastern U.S.
de Mel White, National Geographic Society (Ed. National Geographic Books) Isbn : 0792273745
16.72 € / 109.68 FF
Guide to Birdwatching Sites Eastern U.S. Discover the best places to see birds in the Eastern United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include: Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice Detailed directions and 8 easy-to-read area maps Descriptions of birds and their behavior 193 vivid color photos and illustrations National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites -- Western U.S. also available

The Grebes: Podicipedidae
de Jon Fjeldsa (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198500645
99.99 € / 655.89 FF
Grebes are unusual and fascinating birds, with spectacular courtship behaviour and floating nests which enable them to spend their entire lives in water. In he Grebes, Jon Fjeldsa provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of their origin and evolution, biology, and how they have adapted to exploit their environment, beautifully illustrated with maps, line figures, and his own stunning paintings, in full colour.

Cruickshank's Photographs of Birds of America: 177 Photographs and Text
de Allan D. Cruickshank (Ed. Dover Publications Inc.) Isbn : 0486234975
8.72 € / 57.2 FF
Great ornithologist, photographer presents 177 closeups, groupings, panoramas, flightings, etc., of about 150 different birds. Expanded Wings in the Wilderness.«...can only be described as superb...At twice the price, this marvelous book would be a bargain.»#8212 ; The Florida Naturalist.«The most magnificent bird photographs in the world...»#8212 ; Commonweal.

Great Lakes Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583550925
4.74 € / 31.09 FF
Great Lakes Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. When visiting anywhere in the Great Lakes area, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide that reviews familiar species found in nearshore habitats throughout the region. 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.

New York's 50 Best Places to Go Birding in and Around the Big Apple
de John Thaxton (Ed. City and Company) Isbn : 1885492669
12.05 € / 79.04 FF
Grab your binoculars ! Long overdue, the first comprehensive, authoritative, witty, insidery, beautifully illustrated, must-have guide to birding in New York City is now in print. Watch thousands of pure white snow geese suddenly take to the air and float like confetti before the NYC skyline, two miles distant across gleaming Jamaica Bay. Stand on a platform 50 yards from a spectacular Atlantic Ocean beach and observe 5,000 hawks cruise by in an afternoon. Search for intensely-colored warblers in Prospect Parks Vale of Kashmir, Central Parks Strawberry Fields, Forest Parks Watering Hole, or High Rock Parks Loosestrife Swamp. Visit a reservoir where upwards of 30 eagles swoop in before dusk to roost in vast stands of white pine that border the water and cover the surrounding hills. Check ou...