Sasol 300 easy-to-see Birds in Southern Africa
Sasol 300 easy-to-see Birds in Southern Africa

Author: Chevonne Reynolds

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 1775843440

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This practical, straightforward guide to some of the most commonly seen birds in southern Africa is aimed at beginner birders, or even juniors. Less daunting than a full-blown field guide, it’s handy and accessible, combining simple text with clear artwork and photographs to introduce 300 of the region’s easy-to-see birds. For each bird the book offers: simple text, including how to ‘find it’, ‘identify it’ and ‘understand it’; colour images, both illustrations and photographs; a distribution map; common English names, plus scientific, Afrikaans and other African names; average size, details of the nest and the number of eggs laid on average; interest boxes for some birds, providing extra information. Colourful, to-the-point and offering quick ID pointers, this book should find a ready market among southern African birders and outdoor enthusiasts.

Exploring the Seashore in Southern Africa
Exploring the Seashore in Southern Africa

Author: Margo Branch

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1775846288

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With this lively guide, young adventurers will discover the many treasures along southern Africa’s shores, learn all about the strange and beautiful creatures they can expect to see at the beach and where to find them, then try the fascinating activities and make their own first-hand discoveries. A companion volume to the popular Exploring Fynbos, this lively book is loaded with interesting topics in accessible text; interactive activities; ‘did you know’ boxes; ‘things to do’ panels. Sales points: an absorbing, interactive and fact-filled introduction to southern Africa’s shore life; a companion volume to Exploring Fynbos, both providing good-value fun and entertainment for young readers, while they learn; colourful illustrations and photographs; activities to inspire insight into our coastal environment.

Garden Birds in Southern Africa
Garden Birds in Southern Africa

Author: Duncan Butchart

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2017-11-01

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 1775844757

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This guide profiles 101 garden birds likely to be found in gardens across southern Africa, informing readers about what to look and listen for, and where and when. It is also an inspirational guide to creating a bird-friendly garden that is also a reservoir of biodiversity, wherever you are in the region. With an attractive layout and multiple colour images, it offers the following: Descriptions and photos of 101 garden birds. How to get to know your local species, their feeding, breeding, calls and general behavior. How to design your garden to attract the widest range of birds and other wildlife. The best plants and structures to provide food and shelter for birds. Detailed lists of recommended trees, shrubs, climbers, aloes and grasses.

The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa
The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa

Author: Ian Sinclair

Publisher: Struik Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781770072435

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This eagerly awaited new edition of The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date with the third edition of the Field Guide to Birds of Southern Africa. The new edition incorporates the most recent information about bird taxonomy, as well as the latest bird names based on recommendations of the International Ornithological Committee. All distribution maps have been revised and feature dual shading to show relative abundance of a species in the region, as well as crosses to indicate the occurrence of vagrants. Numerous illustrations have been updated and revised where necessary. The essays on identifying problem species have also been revised and updated to bring the book in line with international birding developments.

Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley
Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley

Author: Adam Scott Kennedy

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-05-04

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0691159076

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Kenya's Rift Valley includes four major national parks--Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Mount Longonot, and Hell's Gate--as well as many smaller areas that are outstanding for wildlife. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley features the 320 bird species that are most likely to be encountered on safari in this world-famous region, which runs from Lake Baringo in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. Featuring over 500 stunning color photos, this beautiful guide breaks new ground with its eye-catching layout and easy-to-use format. The book follows a habitat-based approach and provides interesting information about the ecology and behaviors of each species. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley avoids technical jargon in the species descriptions, which makes the guide easily accessible to anyone. With it, you will be identifying birds in no time. Stunning photos of 320 bird species Major plumage variations depicted Jargon-free text Helpful notes on what to look and listen for, behavior, and why some birds are so named

Sasol First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa
Sasol First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa

Author: Louis Liebenberg

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2015-01-09

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1775843114

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This First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa will help those with an interest in interpreting animal tracks to identify the animals that have passed through an area. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will enable the beginner and the budding naturalist to decipher the more common tracks encountered in southern Africa, learn about the unique features of each spoor and discover more about the animals that leave the spoor.

The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng
The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng

Author: Etienne Marais

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780620416214

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The greater Gauteng region includes Pretoria and Johannesburg. While often overlooked by birders on their travels further afield, this region, with its diversity of natural and modified habitats, offers over 450 bird species. This book provides 101 birding sites with details on access, accommodation, habitats and specials of the region.

Wildlife of the Okavango
Wildlife of the Okavango

Author: Duncan Butchart

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 1775843394

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A remarkable variety of animals and plants can be found in the wilderness region surrounding the Okavango Delta. This photographic guide covers more than 470 of the area’s most conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, fi shes, invertebrates, trees and aquatic plants. An informative introduction describes the area’s geology, climate, habitats and the key roles played by some animals, such as termites and elephants. The species accounts feature concise text describing the species’ appearance, size, habits, habitat and status, with full-colour photographs to facilitate identification.