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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching

Condor Comeback (Paperback): Sy Montgomery Condor Comeback (Paperback)
Sy Montgomery; Illustrated by Tianne Strombeck
R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Winner of the Green Earth Book Award Sibert Medalist, National Book Award Honoree, and New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery turns her formidable talents to the story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction in this installment in the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. In April of 1987 the last wild California condor was captured and taken to live in captivity like the other twenty-six remaining birds of its kind. Many thought that the days were over of of this remarkable, distinguished bird that had roamed the skies of North and Central American for thousands of years. Sy Montgomery employs her skill for on-the-ground reporting, shrewd observation, and stunning narrative prose to detail the efforts of scientists, volunteers, and everyday citizens to get California condors back in the wild. In particular, Montgomery profiles employees at the Santa Barbara Zoo who have worked tirelessly to raise abandoned chicks, nurse sick birds back to health, and conduct research that can support legislation to ban what is probably the largest threat to the existence of the wild condor: lead bullets. In turns affectionate and frustrated, hopeful and heartbreaking, Montgomery’s powerful prose does justice to these ancient, sociable, and elegant creatures. Complete with world-class, full-color photography and helpful sidebars that provide details such as the history of the bird’s fight back from extinction, the dangers of lead poisoning, and the relationship of condors to the Chumash nation, Condor Comeback is an inspiring story of groundbreaking science, perseverance, and cooperation.

H is for Hawk - A BBC2 Between the Covers pick (Paperback): Helen Macdonald H is for Hawk - A BBC2 Between the Covers pick (Paperback)
Helen Macdonald 4
R337 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover the number one bestselling phenomenon that is a powerful and profound mediation on grief expressed through the trials of training a goshawk. **SELECTED BY CARIAD LLOYD ON BBC TWO'S BETWEEN THE COVERS** As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer, learning the arcane terminology and reading all the classic books. Years later, when her father died and she was struck deeply by grief, she became obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk. She bought Mabel for GBP800 on a Scottish quayside and took her home to Cambridge, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals. H is for Hawk is an unflinchingly honest account of Macdonald's struggle with grief during the difficult process of the hawk's taming and her own untaming. This is a book about memory, nature and nation, and how it might be possible to reconcile death with life and love. 'This beautiful book is at once heartfelt and clever in the way it mixes elegy with celebration' Andrew Motion 'It just sings. I couldn't stop reading' Mark Haddon, bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time 'Dazzling... Deeply affecting, utterly fascinating and blazing with love and intelligence' Financial Times

Ron Kettle / Richard Ranft - British Bird Sounds - The Definitive Audio Guide to Birds in Britain (CD): Ron Kettle, Richard... British Bird Sounds - The Definitive Audio Guide to Birds in Britain (CD)
Ron Kettle, Richard Ranft
R474 R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Save R163 (34%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a guide to all British birds whose sounds are likely to be encountered by the average birdwatcher. A total of 175 species are heard ranging from the familiar tawny owl to the very rare call of the bittern. This is an authorititive guide and an ideal gift for anyone wishing to learn the sounds of the great variety of birds that can be seen and heard throughout the season. A perennial bestseller. Includes an introductory booklet.

The Birds of America (Hardcover, Complete ed of Audubon's classic work): John james Audubon The Birds of America (Hardcover, Complete ed of Audubon's classic work)
John james Audubon
R1,352 R1,016 Discovery Miles 10 160 Save R336 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Birds of America is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable - a complete set sold at auction in December 2010 for GBP7.3 million, which is a world record for a book. First published in double elephant size (approximately a metre tall) in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for its stunning life-size illustrations of birds set within landscaped backgrounds. The book was issued inparts over 11 years and only around 200 completed sets were ever produced. Less than 120 of these survive today, locked away in museums, galleries and private collections around the world. To create this edition of Audubon's masterpiece, the Natural History Museum's own original edition was disbound and each of the 435 beautiful hand-coloured prints was specially photographed. The artworks are accompanied by the scientific descriptions that were used in the original The Birds of America and there is also a new introduction by David Allen Sibley.

Seabird Biodiversity and Human Activities (Hardcover): Jaime A. Ramos, Leonel Pereira Seabird Biodiversity and Human Activities (Hardcover)
Jaime A. Ramos, Leonel Pereira
R4,956 Discovery Miles 49 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Provides a review of modern techniques to study seabird ecology. Gives a comprehensive account of the interactions between seabirds and humans. Provides an up-do-date review of seabird conservation. Shows how seabirds may be used as ecological indicators.

The Barn Owl - Guardian of the Countryside (Hardcover): Jeff Martin The Barn Owl - Guardian of the Countryside (Hardcover)
Jeff Martin
R930 R703 Discovery Miles 7 030 Save R227 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The briefest glimpse of this beautiful bird swooping across a field reassures us that all is well in our beloved countryside-but is that really the case? With its universal appeal, it is no surprise that the barn owl is one of the most studied birds in the world. In this book Jeff Martin has compiled both his own research findings and those of the world's leading experts to give a detailed insight into the barn owl's fascinating lifestyle and behaviours. The barn owl Tyto alba belongs to the worldwide genus of Tyto, which presently comprises some 12 species of barn owl and 13 other closely related species. How this family of birds has managed to spread itself around the world has been a puzzle to ornithologists for many years, and Jeff is the first one to address this question formally by presenting some thought-provoking theories. He also discusses the origins of the name and the history that has brought the barn owl to the forefront of wildlife conservation. The more we learn about barn owls the more we need to look at their environment. How fragile is their future? How dependent is their existence on our conservation efforts? Jeff explores the issues and discusses possible longer-term strategies to ensure that barn owls will continue to thrive in Britain. If we get things right for the barn owl, our countryside will benefit too.

Why Peacocks? - An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World's Most Magnificent Bird (Paperback): Sean Flynn Why Peacocks? - An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World's Most Magnificent Bird (Paperback)
Sean Flynn
R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An acclaimed journalist seeks to understand the mysterious allure of peacocks-and in the process discovers unexpected and valuable life lessons. 2022 Carnegie Medal for Excellence Longlist Selection When Sean Flynn's neighbor in North Carolina texted "Any chance you guys want a peacock? No kidding!" he stared bewilderedly at his phone. He had never considered whether he wanted a peacock. But as an award-winning magazine writer, this kind of mystery intrigued him. So he, his wife, and their two young sons became the owners of not one but three charming yet fickle birds: Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle. In Why Peacocks?, Flynn chronicles his hilarious and heartwarming first year as a peacock owner, from struggling to build a pen to assisting the local bird doctor in surgery to triumphantly watching a peahen lay her first egg. He also examines the history of peacocks, from their appearance in the Garden of Eden to their befuddling Charles Darwin to their bewitching the likes of Flannery O'Connor and Martha Stewart. And fueled by a reporter's curiosity, he travels across the globe to learn more about the birds firsthand, with stops including a Scottish castle where peacocks have resided for centuries, a southern California community tormented by a serial killer of peacocks, and a Kansas City airport hotel hosting an annual gathering of true peafowl aficionados. At turns comically absurd and deeply poignant, Why Peacocks? blends lively, insightful memoir and illuminating science journalism to answer the title's question. More than that, it offers surprising lessons about love, grief, fatherhood, and family.

Good Birders Still Don't Wear White (Paperback): Lisa A White Good Birders Still Don't Wear White (Paperback)
Lisa A White
R363 R300 Discovery Miles 3 000 Save R63 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi (Paperback, 2nd edition): Terry Stevenson Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Terry Stevenson; Illustrated by Brian Small; John Fanshawe; Illustrated by John Gale
R1,209 R950 Discovery Miles 9 500 Save R259 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This spectacular new edition of the best-selling Helm field guide of all time covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. More than 1,300 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes the identification, status, range, habits and voice, with fully updated range maps for each species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region - East Africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.

Backyard Birds - Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders (Paperback): Stan Tekiela Backyard Birds - Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders (Paperback)
Stan Tekiela
R447 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R61 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bird-watching is one of life's simple joys. Seeing a colorful friend flit about your backyard brings feelings of excitement, gladness and contentment. Stan Tekiela understands the thrill of bird-watching. The award-winning author and naturalist has been studying and photographing backyard birds for more than 25 years. Here, he guides you through the wonderful lives of the most popular, most beloved species--like the American Goldfinch, the Northern Cardinal and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to warm and perhaps even surprise you, while the book's headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Every important aspect of the birds' lives, from first flight and feeding to migration and mating, is portrayed in this gorgeous book. Your coffee table won't be complete without it.

Raptor Prey Remains - A Guide to Identifying What's Been Eaten by a Bird of Prey (Paperback): Ed Drewitt Raptor Prey Remains - A Guide to Identifying What's Been Eaten by a Bird of Prey (Paperback)
Ed Drewitt
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are you curious about the remains of an animal you have found? This compilation of the most likely found body parts of animals eaten by raptors will help you identify your discovery. Including over 100 species of bird and mammal prey of raptors such as sparrowhawks, peregrines and hen harriers, this photographic guide highlights the common feathers, fur and other body parts found at raptor nests, roosts, plucking posts and other opportunistic spots. Discovering what raptors eat is an important part of confirming their feeding ecology and how this might change over time, vary on a local level or in response to changing prey populations, as well as dispelling myths and assumptions about what certain raptor species eat. Diet studies are vital for the conservation of raptor species; the more we know about what they need for survival the more we can predict and plan long-term for the protection and survival of raptors that may be vulnerable and in decline. This is the first book to show in detail the actual parts of a bird, mammal or other animal that you are likely to find in a garden, woodland or beneath a raptor roost. As more people take an interest in raptors and watch species such as peregrines via webcams and through watch groups, there is greater opportunity for finding prey remains. This book provides the first and most important step in identifying a prey species.

Field Guide to Birds of the West Indies (Paperback, 2nd edition): Allan Keith, Herbert Raffaele, Janis Raffaele, James Wiley,... Field Guide to Birds of the West Indies (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Allan Keith, Herbert Raffaele, Janis Raffaele, James Wiley, Orlando Garrido; Illustrated by …
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully updated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated book features detailed accounts of more than 600 species, describing field marks, range, status, voice and habitat. More than 100 beautiful colour plates depict plumages of all species, and the book includes distribution maps, a colour code for endemics, and an incisive introduction that discusses avifaunal changes in the West Indies over the past fifteen years.

The Bedside Book of Birds - An Avian Miscellany (Hardcover): Graeme Gibson The Bedside Book of Birds - An Avian Miscellany (Hardcover)
Graeme Gibson; Foreword by Margaret Atwood
R799 Discovery Miles 7 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Birds of Colombia (Paperback): Otto Pfister Birds of Colombia (Paperback)
Otto Pfister
R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The definitive photographic guide to the fantastic avifauna of Colombia. With a spectacular range of habitats and one of the richest avifaunas of any country on earth, Colombia is home to an extraordinary total of almost 2,000 species of birds. It is quickly becoming one of South America's most popular wildlife and birding destinations, boasting more than 70 endemic species. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Colombia provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that are regularly seen in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Colombia is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich country.

Penguins - Close Encounters (Hardcover): David Tipling Penguins - Close Encounters (Hardcover)
David Tipling; David Tipling 1
R657 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R328 (50%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The vibrant and exciting world of penguins is shown in all its glory in this new book from renowned wildlife photographer David Tipling, who has trekked to remote and beautiful locations to capture birds in their natural habitat going about their daily lives. Moments rarely caught by humans have been preserved on film and reproduced in glorious full-colour images. Penguins: Close Encounters showcases 140 amazing photographs of birds in the wild, and a short description accompanies each image. The book has coverage of all of the world's 17 penguin species - including a comprehensive 'penguin fact file' section at the end - and chapters cover all aspects of their lives and behaviour. This book is a celebration of these birds and a photographic study that is sure to captivate any bird lover or wildlife photography enthusiast.

The Glitter in the Green - In Search of Hummingbirds (Paperback): Jon Dunn The Glitter in the Green - In Search of Hummingbirds (Paperback)
Jon Dunn
R339 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'[A] delightful hymn of praise to the most extraordinary of all the world's bird families - hummingbirds' STEPHEN MOSS 'A brilliant read' MARK AVERY 'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle' BENEDICT ALLEN 'A warm-hearted and enthusiastic triumph of nature writing' TIM DEE _____________________ For centuries hummingbirds have captured our imaginations: revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight and immense character. Though their renown extends throughout the world, hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas. Small in stature yet fiercely tenacious, they have conquered every habitat imaginable: from boreal woodlands to deserts, mangrove swamps to volcanic slopes, and on islands both tropical and sub-polar. The Glitter in the Green takes us on an unforgettable journey in search of the most remarkable examples of this wildly variable family. There's the Bee Hummingbird in Cuba, the smallest species of bird to have ever lived; the diminutive Rufous Hummingbird, whose annual migration exceeds 3,000 miles; and the critically endangered Juan Fernandez Firecrown, marooned on the remote Pacific island that inspired Robinson Crusoe. Jon Dunn brings us closer than ever before to these magnificent creatures, exploring a heady mix of rare birds, a history redolent with mythology, and the colourful stories of the people obsessed with hummingbirds through the ages. With great passion for his subject and a taste for adventure, Dunn transports us to wondrous landscapes from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and invites us into the kaleidoscopic world of the hummingbird - the bird that has won the hearts and minds of mankind for millennia.

Songbird Behavior and Conservation in the Anthropocene (Hardcover): Darren S. Proppe Songbird Behavior and Conservation in the Anthropocene (Hardcover)
Darren S. Proppe
R5,098 Discovery Miles 50 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Defines the foundational principles of behavior in songbirds Describes cutting edge research on songbird behavior in an easy to read format Explores the links between behavior and conservation Offers management suggestions for songbirds in an urbanizing world

Nightingales in November - A Year in the Lives of Twelve British Birds (Paperback): Mike Dilger Nightingales in November - A Year in the Lives of Twelve British Birds (Paperback)
Mike Dilger
R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Have you ever wondered what 'our' birds get up to when they're not pinching our peanuts, pilfering our pyracantha berries or nesting under the eaves of our homes? The One Show's natural history star Mike Dilger tells us the answers in Nightingales in November. This brilliant almanac tells the very different personal and annual stories of twelve well-known birds we deign to call 'British'. Through a lyrical narrative, Nightingales in November showcases amazing avian facts gleaned over decades by birdwatchers, ringers, nest recorders and migration recorders. The perfect 'dip-into' book, any enquiring naturalist will be able to find out such facts as where British-breeding swallows spend Christmas Day, when to look out for juvenile tawny owls, or when is the best date in the calendar to listen out for nightingales. By using a combination of cutting-edge satellite technology and millions of ringing records, Nightingales in November reveals the mysteries of migration, tracking the regular movements of, for example, cuckoos for the eight months they're not in the UK, or divulging why not all robins are the 'stay-at-home' territorial types we once imagined. Illustrated throughout by Darren Woodhead, the birds featured include a rich mix of resident birds, summer visitors, winter visitors and passage migrants. Nightingales in November is a great read for anyone with a fondness for British birds.

Winter Birds (Hardcover): Lars Jonsson Winter Birds (Hardcover)
Lars Jonsson
R1,063 R784 Discovery Miles 7 840 Save R279 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A celebration of winter birds in Sweden by world-famous artist, author and ornithologist, Lars Jonsson In this stunning book, Lars Jonsson celebrates and explores the beauty of the birds that surround him during the Swedish winter months. Inspired by the desolate, wintry landscapes, the dazzling light and the stark contract of colours he observes against the snow, Jonsson has created an unparalleled collection of art. Jonsson illustrates each bird in his classic style, and his text provides information on their behaviour and insights into how to identify them as he shares personal observations as both an artist and ornithologist. This unique combination offers an intimate and compelling opportunity to better understand the method behind one of the world's preeminent bird artists.

Birdwatching London - All the Best Places to See Birds in the Capital (Paperback): David Darrell-Lambert Birdwatching London - All the Best Places to See Birds in the Capital (Paperback)
David Darrell-Lambert 1
R519 R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Save R83 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In mid-2017 Safe Haven published a guide to London's street trees - a sales and critical success whose first printing will sell out by Christmas. Now it follows up with a second quirky London guide in the same style - on where to watch birds in the capital. Predictably for such a beautifully green city, London is rich in bird life - and not just pigeons, gulls and parakeets. Its flagship wetland reserves at Barnes, Woodberry Down and Rainham offer everything from bitterns to avocets, marsh harriers to bar-tailed godwits. But the sharp-eyed can spot wonderful birds in more mundane London settings: over 100 species listed in a year on Hampstead Heath alone, from goldcrests to hobbies. Peregrine falcons nest in the Barbican and on Battersea Power Station. A short walk from East India Dock DLR is a secluded backwater frequented by teal and shoveller ducks. Detailed listings of some 60 birding locations are augmented by fascinating features ranging from the escaped St James's Park pelican and the ravens at the Tower to the history of the East London cagebird trade and wildfowling on the Thames. Published with the London Wildlife Trust (8,000 members), Birdwatching London both reveals the amazing variety of birdlife in London and offers a wonderful guide to unexpected places for a day or afternoon out among nature.

Crow Planet - Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness (Paperback): Lyanda Lynn Haupt Crow Planet - Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness (Paperback)
Lyanda Lynn Haupt
R486 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Even in the cities and suburbs where we live we are surrounded by wildlife such as crows. Through observing them we enhance our appreciation of the world's natural order, and find our own place in it. Haupt, a trained naturalist, uses science, scholarly research, myth, and personal observation to draw readers into the "crow stories" that unfold around us every day, culminating in book that transforms the way we experience our neighborhoods and our world.

AMNH Birds of North America Western (Paperback, Reissue ed.): Dk AMNH Birds of North America Western (Paperback, Reissue ed.)
Dk
R630 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R79 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cool Chickens (Paperback): Fern Collins Cool Chickens (Paperback)
Fern Collins
R319 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R39 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Britain's Birds - A Treasury of Fact, Fiction and Folklore (Hardcover): Jo Woolf, National Trust Books Britain's Birds - A Treasury of Fact, Fiction and Folklore (Hardcover)
Jo Woolf, National Trust Books
R437 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R119 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The perfect gift for bird watchers. 70 of Britain's birds - natural history facts, folklore and literary appearances. Packed with natural history facts, folklore and literary appearances for more than 70 of Britain's birds. A fascinating and charming guide that will make a perfect gift for anyone who loves birds and natural Britain. Did you know that according to legend blackbirds were originally white? Or that the number of times you hear a cuckoo determines how many children you'll have? Or that woodpeckers have special shock absorbers built into their beaks? Or that in 1958 a puffin was blown inland and knocked a man off his bicycle near Bromley? There are 40 beautiful custom illustrations in the book too, which will help beginners to identify the birds.

The Ravenmaster - My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London (Paperback): Christopher Skaife The Ravenmaster - My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London (Paperback)
Christopher Skaife
R487 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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