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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching
Norfolk's Fragile Coast is a photographic journey from the unstable
and spectacular cliffs of Sidestrand to the fossil rich beaches of
East and West Runton, to bird reserves, marshes, expanses of sand,
through the sailing and vacation areas of the Burnhams to the
bleakness of Snettisham on the Wash. Claire Davies has captured
this diversity, zooming in on the tiniest bird and out to the wild
and spectacular expanses of coastline. This photographic project -
mostly carried out through the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 - not only
captures a constantly changing landscape with beautiful imagery -
spectacular cliffs, fossil rich beaches, marshes, seascapes, birds,
flora and fauna, parkland and countryside - but along with the
accompanying narrative and diary notes, establishes an important
record of a coast in all its variety at a moment of exceptional and
unique timing.
This is the true story of a robin who lives in my garden among
fences, hedges, shrubs, trees, stacks of pots and bricks and the
vine on my balcony. Lickel Bird or LB, responded to human company
and showed remarkable trust and attachment. During my daily contact
with him I watched him perform many tasks. These observational
snapshots have given me a window into his world and allowed me to
share some of his busy life in all its ups and downs. He watched me
in my garden long before he trusted me enough to see I was on the
side of small birds and that I would be there for him in his hour
of need and what he needed most in his life was food.
RSPB ID Spotlight Birds of Farmland and Open Countryside is a
reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 57 of the
UK's most familiar birds of farmland and open countryside by
renowned artist Stephen Message. - Species are grouped by family
and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are
shown side-by-side for quick comparison and easy reference at home
or in the field, or the chart can be fixed to the wall as a
beautiful poster - The reverse of the chart provides information on
the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our birds
commonly found on farmland and in open countryside, as well as the
conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB is working to
support them The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts
identify and learn more about our most common species using
accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
Read the powerful account of one woman's struggle to reshape her
identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong
bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana
seven years ago she couldn't have anticipated how her life would be
forever changed by her unexpected encounters with nature and the
subsequent bonds she formed. Plucked from the comfort and
predictability of her life before, Hannah struggled to establish
herself in her new environment, striving to belong in the rural
grasslands far away from home. In this challenging situation, she
was forced to turn inwards and interrogate her own sense of
identity, however in the animal life around her, and in two wild
birds in particular, Hannah found a source of solace and a way to
reconnect with the world in which she was living. Fledgling is a
portrayal of adaptability, resilience and self-discovery in the
face of isolation and change, fuelled by the quiet power of nature
and the unexpected bonds with animals she encounters. Hannah
encourages us to reconsider the conventional boundaries of the
relationships people have with animals through her inspiring and
very beautiful glimpse ofwhat is possible when we allow ourselves
to connect to the natural world. Full of determination and
compassion, Fledgling is apowerful meditation on our instinctive
connection to nature. It shows that even the tiniest of birds can
teach us what is important in life and how to embrace every day.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
In these entertaining birding anecdotes from around the world, Bo
Beolens, alias the 'Fatbirder', traverses many of the planet's wild
places, along with his wife Maggie, looking at birds - some
familiar, others exotic, a few beyond a person's most extravagant
expectations. On the way, he meets up with a wide variety of human,
animal and bird characters and experiences a plenitude of amusing
and sometimes bizarre happenstances, all told with the author's
wellknown flair and panache. Certainly, his travels are a credit to
his courage and fortitude in coming to terms with wild birds of
different plume, hue and voice. The book, with a prelude by
celebrity naturalist and broadcaster Mike Dilger, comprises
twenty-six alphabetical 'chapters' - starting with A for Anhinga,
the Snake-bird, and ending with Z for Zebra Finch - each being
accompanied by a humorous drawing by cartoonist and illustrator Des
Campbell. A-Z of Birds will surely amuse and entertain all those
who have a passion for birds and wish to be inspired by one who
already has lots of first-hand experience of how to (usually) get
the most out of travelling to far-flung lands to see them.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Birds of Florida
(Paperback)
Bill Pranty, Kurt Radamaker, Gregory Kennedy
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Full page accounts with color illustrations and range maps for 320
birds that occur in Florida on a regular basis Quick reference
guide, organized into color-coded family groupings Map of best
birding sites and descriptions Appendix of 33 occasional and
accidental species found in FL Glossary of terms, checklist and
separate indexes for scientific and common names Color-coded guide
to bird groups on the back cover
Whether you are watching small birds at your garden bird feeder or
a raptor soaring overhead, birds are everywhere. But could you
recognise a Marsh Tit from a Coal Tit? Or distinguish between a
Song Thrush and a Redwing? These are just a handful of the array of
birds that are attracted to the UK's gardens to nest and feed. RSPB
ID Spotlight Garden Birds is a reliable fold-out chart that
presents illustrations of 39 of our most widespread and familiar
garden birds by renowned artist Stephen Message. - Species are
grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with
identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick
comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse
of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life
cycles and diets of our garden birds, as well as the conservation
issues they are facing and how the RSPB is working to support them
- Practical tips on how to make your own 'bird pastry' and put up
nest boxes are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife
enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species
using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible
text.
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Grouse
(Hardcover)
Robert Moss
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Wildfowl
(Hardcover)
David Cabot
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Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the
matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly! But
today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feels humpy and
grumpy, cranky and cross. Can anyone help cheer him up? Luckily
Dick's friends rally round and shower him with kindness, and Dick
is soon back to his usual delightful self! This magnificently funny
rhyming story shows that even the most delightful ducks can have a
bad day. (And that's totally okay!) Children will adore this
hilarious rhyming story by the much-loved author of the PONGWIFFY
books Kaye Umansky is one of the funniest children's writers
around. This brilliant rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and
has echoes of Dr Seuss Ben Mantle's superb colourful illustrations
bring every character to life. Each page is packed with fabulous,
funny details Full of warmth and humour, Dick the Delightful Duck
shows even the youngest children that it's okay not to be okay, and
how they can be a good friend
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Midwestern Birds
- Backyard Guide - Watching - Feeding - Landscaping - Nurturing - Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
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Filled with beautiful photos and entertaining, informative entries,
this is the perfect no-nonsense quick guide for the 55 most common
species in the Midwestern United States.
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