0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R50 - R100 (6)
  • R100 - R250 (693)
  • R250 - R500 (1,043)
  • R500+ (1,289)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

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

Hummingbird Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about These Fascinating Birds (Paperback): John Shewey Hummingbird Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about These Fascinating Birds (Paperback)
John Shewey
R627 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R54 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Captures the spirit and allure of these captivating birds in every fascinating fact, historical tidbit, amusing anecdote, species profile and plant pick." --Birds & Blooms Hummingbirds inspire an unmistakable sense of devotion and awe among bird lovers. Gardeners, too, love the company of hummingbirds, not only for their beauty, but also for their role as pollinators. Brimming with astonishing facts, practical advice, and important ecological information, The Hummingbird Handbook is a must-have guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting hummingbirds. From advice on feeders to planting and landscaping techniques that will have your garden whirring with tiny wings, lifelong birder John Shewey provides all you need to know to entice these delightful creatures. An identification guide makes them easy to spot in the wild, with stunning photographs, details on plumage variations, and range maps showing habitats and migration patterns. Need more joy in your life? Let this guide and nature's aerial jewels help you create a lively haven.

Stories of Predation (Colour) - 60 Years of Watching Wildlife (Hardcover): Dick Dekker Stories of Predation (Colour) - 60 Years of Watching Wildlife (Hardcover)
Dick Dekker
R856 Discovery Miles 8 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cartographies of Scale (and Wing) (Hardcover): Anca Vlasopolos Cartographies of Scale (and Wing) (Hardcover)
Anca Vlasopolos
R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Concise Bird Guide (Paperback): Bloomsbury Concise Bird Guide (Paperback)
Bloomsbury
R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This practical pocket field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, is packed with information on 250 species of bird from Britain and the near Continent. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details of variations in plumage for male, female, juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account outlines further essential information, such as size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet filled with essential information for the nature enthusiast.

The Wryneck - Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla (Paperback): Gerard Gorman The Wryneck - Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla (Paperback)
Gerard Gorman
R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book considers the natural history and cultural symbolism of a most unusual woodpecker - a species that neither excavates nest holes in trees, nor bores into wood to find insect prey. The Wryneck is best renowned for performing a twisting, writhing head and neck display when threatened, but this ground-breaking work reveals many more secrets of its behaviour and evolution. Detailed information is presented on the species' origins, taxonomy, anatomy, appearance, moult, calls, distribution, conservation status, habitats, movements, breeding, diet and relationships, along with a chapter on its closest relative, the Red-throated Wryneck. The text is richly illustrated throughout with high quality photographs as well as sound spectrograms. The author augments his many hours watching Wrynecks with comprehensive literature research, creating what is surely the definitive volume on the species. This all-encompassing and engaging account has been written for a wide audience, whether professional ornithologist, citizen scientist, amateur birder, woodpecker aficionado or simply someone who wishes to learn more about this curious and remarkable bird.

Birds of Chile - A Photo Guide (Paperback): Steve N.G. Howell, Fabrice Schmitt Birds of Chile - A Photo Guide (Paperback)
Steve N.G. Howell, Fabrice Schmitt
R757 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R71 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A cutting-edge photographic field guide to the birds of Chile This is the first modern-style photographic field guide to the birds of Chile, an increasingly popular destination with birders and naturalists. Compact and easy to carry, pack, and use, Birds of Chile is ideal for curious naturalists and experienced birders alike, providing everything anyone needs to identify the birds they see. Clear photographs and brief, facing-page species accounts highlight what to look for and how to quickly identify species. The photos include both close-ups and birds-in-habitat images to further aid real-life identification. An introduction and maps provide an overview of Chile's geographic regions and their distinctive birdlife. Birds of Chile is also a great resource for birding in nearby countries, especially Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. The first field-friendly photographic guide to the birds of Chile More than 1,000 real-life photos and brief, facing-page text make bird identification easy Overview and maps describe the distinct bird regions of Chile Perfect for curious naturalists and experienced birders alike Compact and easy to carry and pack Also a great resource for birding in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru

Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East - A Photographic Guide (Paperback): Frederic Jiguet, Aurelien Audevard Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East - A Photographic Guide (Paperback)
Frederic Jiguet, Aurelien Audevard; Translated by Tony D. Williams
R824 Discovery Miles 8 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first comprehensive field guide to every bird species in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is the first comprehensive pocket-sized photographic field guide to every bird species in Europe--this includes winter visitors and common migrants but also all rarities to the region, even if they have been recorded only once. The guide also covers hypothetical species--those that have a good chance of being recorded due to such factors as range expansion and changing weather patterns. The book's 2,200 stunning color photographs mean that every species is pictured, making field identification quick and easy. Succinct text covers key identification features, voice, habitat, and distribution, and distribution maps are provided for regular breeding species. Particular attention and details are given to help differentiate similar-looking species. Lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and wide-ranging, Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East is an essential field guide for every naturalist and birder. * First comprehensive field guide to all species recorded in Europe: resident, winter visitor, common migrant, and rarity*860 species covered using 2,200 photographs* Includes every species from North Africa and the Middle East to have occurred in Europe

Robert's Guide To The Nests & Eggs Of Southern African Birds  (Paperback): Warwick Tarboton Robert's Guide To The Nests & Eggs Of Southern African Birds (Paperback)
Warwick Tarboton
R480 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R37 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This new field guide deals with the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in Southern Africa. It is set out in a standard field-guide format (text pages facing colour plates), covering 4-5 species per double-page spread. The information given is an up-to-date summary of what is known about the nesting habits of each species: where they nest, when they nest, what the nest looks like, how many eggs they lay, how long these take to hatch, etc.

Approximately 1 300 colour photographs, taken by 68 different photographers, illustrate most of the nests and birds, many reproduced here for the first time. Also included are 1 200 photographic images of the eggs of each species, accurately coloured and all reproduced at life size, ranging from the large eggs of the vultures and eagles to the tiny eggs of waxbills and cisticolas. The book is comprehensively cross-referenced and if one wanted to know, for example, about the nesting habits of a hoopoe, the book provides a comprehensive summary of the information known about the species, a couple of photographs of the birds at different nests to show the situations they use, and a range of illustrations of their eggs to show what these look like.

Although the book is technical in content, it is easy to use and will provide an essential resource to a broad spectrum of people with an interest in birds, as well as having an appeal to nature-lovers in general.

There's Something Special About Cranes - Memories and Anecdotes of the 15 Species of Crane (Hardcover): George Archibald There's Something Special About Cranes - Memories and Anecdotes of the 15 Species of Crane (Hardcover)
George Archibald 1
R289 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Yosemite (Hardcover): John Muir The Yosemite (Hardcover)
John Muir
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Newman se Voels van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Kenneth Newman Newman se Voels van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Kenneth Newman
R480 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R37 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Die gedenkuitgawe van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika is 'n opdatering van 'n klassieke voelboek, asook 'n huldeblyk aan een van die streek se voelkenners, Kenneth Newman. Met die ondersteuning van Faansie Peacock ('n opkomende voelkenner) het Vanessa Newman (die outeur se dogter) die teks en illustrasies vir die nuwe uitgawe volledig hersien, opgedateer en uitgebrei.

Die titel bevat al die voels wat waargeneem is tussen Antarktika en die Zambesirivier, en sluit in voels van die Suidelike Oseaan, Suid-Afrika, Zimbabwe, Namibie, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho en Mosambiek. Die bekende, gebruikersvriendelike formaat van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika is behou, maar die boek spog met 'n moderne nuwe voorkoms. Kleurkodes is gebruik vir voelgroepe en kruisverwysings tussen die teks, en illustrasies is behou.

Die bekende groot, akkurate illustrasies van elke spesie wys die voel soos wat hy in die veld voorkom, en byskrifte tot die illustrasies lig nou hoofkenmerke uit.

'n Hersiende inleiding wys lesers stap-vir-stap hoe om die nuutste uitgawe van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika te gebruik.

Norfolk Crane Story (Paperback): John Buxton Norfolk Crane Story (Paperback)
John Buxton
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Wading and Shore Birds of the Atlantic Coast (Paperback): Roger S. Everett Wading and Shore Birds of the Atlantic Coast (Paperback)
Roger S. Everett
R451 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R67 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Atlantic coast, from Maryland north to New England, is part of a major flyway for migrating birds, and therefore an important destination for birdwatchers and other nature lovers. From the great variety of birds found along the shores and wetlands of the Atlantic coast noted bird photographer Roger S. Everett has selected forty beautiful images to be in this new book of postcards. Perforated, they can be detached and sent to friends (at 40 cents apiece they are a good bargain), framed and hung on your wall, or kept intact as a souvenir of your summer vacation. This is also the perfect gift for the bird enthusiast or collector of wildlife photography.

Great Lakes Nature Guide (Paperback, 2nd Revised ed.): James McCormac, Krista Kagume Great Lakes Nature Guide (Paperback, 2nd Revised ed.)
James McCormac, Krista Kagume
R560 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
What Is a Bird? - An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology (Hardcover): Tony D. Williams What Is a Bird? - An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology (Hardcover)
Tony D. Williams; Contributions by Scott McWilliams, Julia A. Clarke, Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton, Scott MacDougall-Shackleton, …
R1,026 R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Save R193 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birds There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life. An absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birds Integrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior Features a wealth of color photographs and explanatory figures Uses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visible Provides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation

Bird Watching Field Journal - Log, Sketchbook, and Life List (Paperback): Kristine Rivers Bird Watching Field Journal - Log, Sketchbook, and Life List (Paperback)
Kristine Rivers
R325 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Parakeets For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition): N Moustaki Parakeets For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
N Moustaki
R397 R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Save R36 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie There are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet. Discover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets Construct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely Protect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses Feed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life This helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.

Florida's Birds - A Field Guide and Reference (Paperback, Second Edition): David S. Maehr, Herbert W Kale Florida's Birds - A Field Guide and Reference (Paperback, Second Edition)
David S. Maehr, Herbert W Kale; Illustrated by Karl Karalus
R684 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R56 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This illustrated guide to Florida's birds includes full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions of each species, and covers such topics as exotic and endangered species; bird conservation and study; finding, attracting, and feeding birds, bird problems, and the care of sick and injured birds.

Maine Birding Trail - The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites (Paperback): Bob Duchesne Maine Birding Trail - The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites (Paperback)
Bob Duchesne
R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike most guides, which emphasize species identification, this book highlights the sites themselves. Bird enthusiasts will count on it to lead them to the best birding locations in Maine and to list the species they will most likely find at each destination.

Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania (Paperback, 3 Rev Ed): Dale A Zimmerman, David J Pearson, Donald A Turner Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania (Paperback, 3 Rev Ed)
Dale A Zimmerman, David J Pearson, Donald A Turner
R1,082 R976 Discovery Miles 9 760 Save R106 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania written by the same authors. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every 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 these countries.

Birds of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (Paperback): Juan Freile, Murray Cooper Birds of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (Paperback)
Juan Freile, Murray Cooper
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For sheer diversity of birds, Ecuador cannot be beaten. Nowhere else is it as easy to experience such a range of habitats, from the high Andes to the Amazon and Choco rainforests and those jewels in the ocean, the Galapagos Islands. The avifauna is similarly dazzling - a huge range of species, including 41 endemics, call this country home, making Ecuador the ultimate Neotropical wildlife destination. This book showcases the avian wonders of Ecuador, highlighting more than 320 regularly occurring species that can be seen by most visitors to the country, including the Galapagos. Pocket-sized yet authoritative, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to Ecuador.

The Joy of Birdwatching - For Those Who Love Seeing Birds in the Wild (Hardcover): Alan Davies, Ruth Miller The Joy of Birdwatching - For Those Who Love Seeing Birds in the Wild (Hardcover)
Alan Davies, Ruth Miller 1
R303 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R17 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.' Joseph Addison This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of birds, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of birdwatching.

Bird Planet - A Photographic Journey (Hardcover): Tim Laman Bird Planet - A Photographic Journey (Hardcover)
Tim Laman
R1,320 R1,061 Discovery Miles 10 610 Save R259 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Bird Planet presents the best work of Tim Laman, the world's most celebrated bird photographerBirder extraordinaire Tim Laman is a superstar in one of photography's most challenging pursuits: The quest to portray birds in the wild. A naturalist and explorer as well as a brilliant image maker, he has spent thousands of hours over more than 30 years wedged precariously in the tops of trees, often in remote jungles, in the hope that careful planning and good fortune will align to produce the perfect picture. His is a passion shared by all birders, carried to the level of art. Bird Planet takes the reader on a journey to the world of birds. Laman shares his best images of spectacular birds on all continents, from the scarlet ibis of the Orinoco River in Venezuela to rhinoceros hornbills in the rainforests of Borneo; his familiar backyard American birds are as memorable as his poetic red-crowned cranes in snowy Japan. His signature achievement-to photograph all the known species of birds of paradise, spending 18 months in New Guinea over eight years-gets a chapter, as does his visits to the penguins of Antarctica. Immensely knowledgeable about both nature and photography, Laman is the perfect guide to the kingdom of the birds.

A Birdwatchers' Guide to the Canary Islands (Paperback): A Birdwatchers' Guide to the Canary Islands (Paperback)
R607 Discovery Miles 6 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A guide to birdwatching sites in the Canary Islands: this book shows you where to go and when to visit for the best birding experience. This guide is best used alongside your field guide - it does not include information about identifying birds. This site guide provides detailed information on the best birding spots on this attractive island archipelago. Each site entry gives location and access, accommodation, birding strategy and species expected to be seen. It also includes a selective bird list giving brief details on the distribution and status of the uncommon birds which may be found, cross-referenced to site information, as well as a full species list. It includes additional useful information on planning a trip, such as travel options, climate and clothing, and health and medical facilities. This is a site guide, not an identification guide.

The Birds of America - The Bien Chromolithographic Edition (Hardcover): John james Audubon, Joel Oppenheimer The Birds of America - The Bien Chromolithographic Edition (Hardcover)
John james Audubon, Joel Oppenheimer
R7,774 Discovery Miles 77 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

John James Audubon is arguably America's most widely recognized and collected artist. His Birds of America has been reproduced often, beginning with the double elephant folio printed by Havill in England, followed by a much smaller "Octavo" edition printed in Philadelphia and sold by subscription. After Audubon's death, his family arranged with the New York printer Julius Bien to produce another elephant folio edition, this time by the new chromolithographic process. It too would be sold by subscription, but the venture, begun in 1858, was brought to an abrupt end by the Civil War. Only 150 plates were produced, and the number remaining today is slight; they are among the rarest and most sought after Audubon prints. Bound in cloth with a full cloth slipcase, this beautifully produced book is the first complete reproduction of Bien chromolithographs and will become the centerpiece of any bird lover's library.

Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Dance Of The Dung Beetles - Their Role…
Marcus Byrne, Helen Lunn Paperback R460 R425 Discovery Miles 4 250
Science in the Contemporary World - An…
Eric G. Swedin Hardcover R3,235 Discovery Miles 32 350
The Wizard And The Prophet - Two…
Charles C Mann Paperback  (1)
R607 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000
A Brief History Of Time - From Big Bang…
Stephen Hawking Paperback  (4)
R333 R302 Discovery Miles 3 020
Knocking on Heaven's Door - How Physics…
Lisa Randall Paperback R490 R463 Discovery Miles 4 630
Sapiens - A Brief History Of Humankind
Yuval Noah Harari Paperback  (4)
R345 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180
Women After All - Sex, Evolution, and…
Melvin Konner Hardcover R677 Discovery Miles 6 770
The Magic Of Reality - How We Know…
Richard Dawkins Hardcover  (5)
R956 R813 Discovery Miles 8 130
One Square Inch of Silence - One Man's…
Gordon Hempton, John Grossmann Paperback R485 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580
Exponential Progress - Mind-Bending…
Farabi Shayor Hardcover R817 R711 Discovery Miles 7 110

 

Partners