Checklist of Birds of Britain and Ireland
Author: Alan G. Knox
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 60
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Author: Alan G. Knox
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 60
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Parkin
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 473
ISBN-13: 1408125005
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA detailed and up to date assessment of the status and distribution of every species of bird in Britain and Ireland.
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 56
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Simon Holloway
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2010-01-31
Total Pages: 867
ISBN-13: 1408128667
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe landscape of Britain has been irreversibly changed over the last century. Modern agriculture, urban expansion, industry and transport have all left their mark, altering the face of the countryside forever. Shifting with the changing scene, the fortunes of Britain and Ireland's bird populations have fluctuated dramatically over the years. As current farming practices have evolved, the natural habitats and breeding patterns of many species have been disrupted. Urban and industrial growth has brought with it the pressures of new land use, pesticides, pollution and human interference. The activities of sportsmen, collectors and farmers have also taken their toll over the years. The new Poyser title The Historical Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland 1875-1900 is a fascinating book resulting form years of meticulous research by the author, Simon Holloway, who provides an absorbing account of the distribution changes of Britain and Ireland's birds over the last quarter of a century. Large colour distribution maps and their accompanying text paint a species-by-species picture of a period which completely transformed the landscape of this country. It is, says Natural World magazine, "a classic case of 'why did no one write this book before?'...The experienced birder, using a knowledge of species requirements, can only marvel at what the long-vanished landscapes were then like." Birdwatch praises Simon Holloway's achievement, saying: "This book brings together so much information from disparate sources, and its status maps present such a clear picture of our late Victorian avifauna, that it should take its place beside the BTO atlases on the bookshelf." While Birdwatching adds: "If you are interested in the historical side of birds and their populations this book will be an endless source of fascination." As with all Poyser publications, the attention to detail, the lovingly produced illustrations and the sheer breadth of knowledge demonstrated by the autho
Author: Bird Observatories Council
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2010-08-18
Total Pages: 571
ISBN-13: 1408139065
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive survey of the valuable work undertaken by Britain's network of bird observatories, with summaries and tables of noteworthy events and much historical background. Bird observatories are research stations established mainly for the study of migration, particularly by means of ringing. There are now 18 scattered around the Britain and Ireland at key points on migration routes, on coastal promontories or small islands. Part of their attraction is the regular occurrence of rarities that are found each year at these observatories. Written by wardens and ringers from each location, Bird Observatories of Britain and Ireland is a timely new edition of one of the earliest Poyser titles. It includes detailed coverage of the history, location, habitats and ornithological interest of each observatory, including summaries and tables of noteworthy events.
Author: Mike Archer
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2010-09-01
Total Pages: 610
ISBN-13: 1408110407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn overview of the history and ornithological significance of the Bird Observatories of Britain.
Author: Lee G. R. Evans
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: H. Lee Jones
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEl mejor catálogo detallado y actualizado de las 566 especies de aves registradas en Belize.
Author: Clive Hutchinson
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2010-10-30
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1408137003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBirdwatching has become an increasingly popular pastime in Ireland as elsewhere. Nor is all of the birdwatching done by the Irish. Many professional ornithologists from Britain and Western Europe find good reason to study Ireland's birds, as do the numerous birdwatching visitors each year. Clive Hutchinson, a leading Irish ornithologist, has compiled this comprehensive review of birds in the Republic and Northern Ireland to coincide with the 21st anniversary year of the Irish Wildbird Conservancy's foundation and he has had the IWC's active support throughout. Knowledge about the status and distribution of birds in Ireland has increased greatly since the 1960s and this is reflected in the detailed species accounts which form the major part of the book. Factors which led to this greater knowledge, recent changes in bird distribution and status, and reasons for the absence of some species are topics discussed in the book's introductory chapters. Other subjects covered are Ireland's topography, climate and habitats, a review of ornithology and ornithologists in Ireland over the last 100 years, and conservation programmes of more recent times. John Busby's superb illustrations (more than 100) are a feature of the book, helping to set the Irish scene as well as depict its birds.
Author: Dale Serjeantson
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Published: 2023-06-29
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1789259584
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Archaeology of Wild Birds in Britain and Ireland tells the story of human engagement with birds from the end of the last Ice Age to about AD 1650. It is based on archaeological bird remains integrated with ethnography and the history of birds and avian biology. In addition to their food value, the book examines birds in ritual activities and their capture and role in falconry and as companion animals. It is an essential guide for archaeologists and zooarchaeologists and will interest historians and naturalists concerned with the history and former distribution of birds.