Shorebirds
Author: Peter Hayman
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 1991-06-28
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 0713635096
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Shorebirds
Author: Jan van de Kam
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2017-03-27
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9004277994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and breeding of these birds are explained in a comprehensive but simple and visually stunning form. The core of the book is based on studies of shorebirds and other waterbirds (such as ducks, geese and gulls) that migrate along the East Atlantic Flyway. The emphasis is on those using the Dutch, German and Danish Wadden Sea; examples from the rest of the world are also included. The authors are experts in the fields of bird migration, shorebird behaviour and intertidal ecology, and have contributed much to our current understanding of these subjects. The 300 magnificent portraits of waterbirds in action were taken by Jan van de Kam, one of The Netherlands' foremost wildlife photographers.
Arctic Shorebirds in North America
Author: Jonathan Robert Bart
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2012-08-02
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 0520273109
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"/i/Arctic Shorebirds in North America//i/ represents a study that is one of the remarkable achievements of wildlife fieldcraft, like those done by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s and by the Craighead Brothers in the 1960s. To conduct a study of this scientific caliber in the great expanse and harsh climate of the Arctic makes it one of the great wildlife investigations whose value will only grow with time."--Larry Niles, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey "It is most timely that Jonathan Bart and Victoria Johnston have gathered information on shorebirds that breed in the Arctic regions of North America. Data on these birds is generated at a wide range of locations by many different individuals and teams, and this book puts it into perspective. It is particularly valuable to have this treatise when so many shorebird species worldwide are in marked decline."--Clive Minton, Australasian Wader Studies Group "When the PRISM program for pan-Arctic shorebird monitoring was introduced, everyone agreed with its laudable aims, but it seemed impractical. How could shorebird biologists with limited time and resources acquire robust data on the size and trend of shorebird populations across the American Arctic? Now, the credibility gap has been bridged. /i/Arctic Shorebirds in North America//i/ presents the rigorous, practical methods that will be the foundation of Arctic shorebird monitoring for years to come. I look forward to Arctic PRISM becoming the keystone of shorebird conservation in the Western Hemisphere."--Humphrey Sitters, editor of /i/Wader Study Group Bulletin//i/
Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds
Author: Victoria Crenson
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Published: 2013-06-20
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780761455523
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a portrait of the Delaware Bay in the spring when a wide variety of animals, including minnows, mice, turtles, raccoons, and especially migrating shorebirds, come to feed on the billions of eggs laid by horseshoe crabs.
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Shorebirds
Author: Donald Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: 2001-07-18
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780316816960
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to shorebirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on the best times to view shorebirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.
Shorebirds
Author: John M. Levinson
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press
Published: 2009-08
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780870334245
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe authors have created a thorough study of shorebirds and the decoys used to hunt them. The life cycles of the frequently hunted birds are described; and matchless color illustrations by Robert Verity Clem depict each species in its usual habitat. The authors detail the rise and fall of shorebird hunting, the places the birds were hunted, and the kinds of decoys used. Because shorebird hunting ended in the early 1900s, many shorebird decoys are quite rare and collectible. Beautiful color photographs of more than two hundred decoys highlight this carefully documented book. Other facets of the topic covered here include factory-produced decoys, tips on collecting decoys and avoiding fakes, and the use of X-ray, xerography, and other scientific methods to authenticate decoys.
Shorebirds of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Dennis R. Paulson
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9780295977065
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbracing an area from the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana, Shorebirds of the Pacific Northwest includes the latest information about 62 documented and 16 potential species. Finely detailed drawings and color photographs emphasize diagnostic features.
Shorebirds
Author: Arthur Morris
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780811726191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsing insightful text and his premier collection of shorebird photographs, Arthur Morris has created a superior introduction to shorebirding. In these pages, he draws on nearly two decades of extensive field experience to detail a wide range of characteristic shorebird behavior, including feeding habits, migration, mating, nesting, and raising young. He also shares his field identification expertise by providing tips and advice on finding and identifying 50 species of North American shorebirds. Descriptions of breeding, juvenile, and nonbreeding plumages of each species -- complemented by stunning color photographs -- will prove invaluable for identifying and correctly ageing shorebirds in the field. Whether you're a novice shorebirder or an experienced enthusiast, you'll want to make a place in your backpack for this unique and useful book. Book jacket.
The Shorebird Guide
Author: Michael O'Brien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9780618432943
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen many birders go out looking at shorebirds, they see a distant mud flat full of grayish brown birds in various shapes and sizes and have no idea where to begin the identification process. When advanced birders look at that same flock of shorebirds, they can identify the vast majority of birds with a quick binocular scan. Experts use the simplest, most easily observed characteristics--size, structure, behavior, and general color patterns--almost subconsciously, and can identify most birds even before looking carefully at plumage details. Now birders of all levels can learn how to identify these wildly popular birds quickly and with much less effort. This guide provides more than 870 stunning color photographs, sequenced to give a general impression of a species first and progressing to a more detailed image of the bird throughout its life cycle. Captions list characteristics in order of importance, reflecting the thought process that experts use to identify birds.
Shorebird Ecology, Conservation, and Management
Author: Dr. Mark A. Colwell
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2010-11-16
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 0520947967
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. Their mating systems are as diverse as any avian group, their migrations push the limits of endurance, and their foraging is easily studied in the open habitats of estuaries and freshwater wetlands. This comprehensive text explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these fascinating birds. Beginning chapters examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. A section on breeding biology looks in detail at their reproductive biology. Because shorebirds spend much of their time away from breeding areas, a substantial section on non-breeding biology covers migration, foraging ecology, and social behavior. The text also covers shorebird demography, population size, and management issues related to habitat, predators, and human disturbances. Throughout, it emphasizes applying scientific knowledge to the conservation of shorebird populations, many of which are unfortunately in decline.
