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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals
This book is "co-authored" by eighteen dogs, all of whom have lived
with the author at one time or another. The dogs lend a unique
perspective into their behaviors, adventures, illnesses, accidents
and humorus episodes. Animal lovers will appreciate their mindset.
This version of the book is fully illustrated and contains over a
hundred photographs in black & white. Moths of the Limberlost
is a fascinating book written by the well-known American novelist
and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter. It paints a vibrant picture
of her delight in the moths as she loves, cares for, breeds and
studies the creatures. The first chapter is an introduction and the
second is an overview of the natural history of moths, however, it
is only marginally technical and she interweaves the chapter with
her own experiences. In the final thirteen chapters she focuses on
one moth per chapter, the moths that have most caught her interest.
It is partly an autobiography as she describes her experiences from
childhood - her delights and joys at successfully breeding them or
learning something new about them and her sadness when they die or
don't breed. It describes her family's help in this passion and the
friends she gained through the pursuit. It is a beautiful window
into the person she was and her love of nature.
Our landscape has long been shaped by its native tree cover,
whether pine, oak, beech or birch. These habitats are full of life,
and you'll see many different bird species in all kinds of
woodlands throughout the year. But do you know a Nuthatch from a
Treecreeper? And can you tell the difference between a Goshawk and
a Common Buzzard when it's soaring overhead? The UK's woodlands are
home to a diverse collection of our most beautiful wild bird
species. RSPB ID Spotlight Woodland Birds is a reliable fold-out
chart that presents illustrations of 63 of our most widespread and
familiar woodland 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 woodland birds, as well as the conservation
issues they are facing and how the RSPB is working to support them
* Information on research and conservation projects aimed at
improving habitats for vulnerable woodland birds is 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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