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Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the
edited book category The various species of new world blackbirds,
often intermingled in large foraging flocks and nighttime roosts,
collectively number in the hundreds of millions and are a dominant
component of the natural and agricultural avifauna in North America
today. Because of their abundance, conspicuous flocking behavior,
and feeding habits, these species have often been in conflict with
human endeavors. The pioneering publications on blackbirds were by
F. E. L. Beal in 1900 and A. A. Allen in 1914. These seminal
treatises laid the foundation for more than 1,000 descriptive and
experimental studies on the life histories of blackbirds as well as
their ecology and management in relation to agricultural damage and
other conflicts such as caused by large winter roosting
congregations. The wealth of information generated in over a
century of research is found in disparate outlets that include
government reports, conference proceedings, peer-reviewed journals,
monographs, and books. For the first time, Ecology and Management
of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America summarizes and
synthesizes this vast body of information on the biology and life
histories of blackbirds and their conflicts with humans into a
single volume for researchers, wildlife managers, agriculturists,
disease biologists, ornithologists, policy makers, and the public.
The book reviews the life histories of red-winged blackbirds,
yellow-headed blackbirds, common grackles, and brown-headed
cowbirds. It provides in-depth coverage of the functional roles of
blackbirds in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In doing so,
this authoritative reference promotes the development of improved
science-based, integrated management strategies to address
conflicts when resolutions are needed.
Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this
book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as
listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as
a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status
for each bird species, including details of physical description,
diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour,
natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each
species, as well as current and future control methods. Full colour
photographs assist with species identification and global
distribution maps give a visual representation of the current known
distributions of these species. The second part of the book
discusses the biogeographical aspects of avian invasions,
highlighting current and emerging invasive species across different
regions of the world. The third section considers the impact of
invasive species on native communities, problems associated with
invasive bird management and the use of citizen science in the
study of invasive birds.
The Whole Brain Power Workbook & Progress Journal is the
companion piece to the book Whole Brain Power: The Fountain of
Youth for the Mind and Body. This Workbook is the ideal training
guide for practicing Whole Brain Power over the first 90-days of
training. It provides the critical information from the book in the
three main training regimens, penmanship, memory and ambidexterity,
but equally important, it provides daily training assignments,
practice routines and skill tests. This daily approach to guiding
the Whole Brain Power practitioner to higher and higher levels of
skill development and brain power is an essential tool to
successfully master Whole Brain Power.
Michael J. Lavery's theories about how large and small motor-skill
development of both right and left hands is directly linked to
development in the left and right hemispheres of the brain is
revolutionizing our understanding of how best to train the brain.
The application of his theories and training methodologies are
universal, including benefits for athletes seeking to supercharge
their performance, for Baby Boomers wanting to reverse the aging
process, and for retirees looking to rejuvenate their memory powers
and regain an active lifestyle. Learn how a dozen Whole Brain Power
All-Star practitioners from the ages of fifteen to ninety-one have
transformed their brains and bodies through Michael's simple
ambidextrous skill training, penmanship drills, and memory drills.
Get ready to become part of the revolution in wholebrain
development in the 21st century.
Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the
edited book category The various species of new world blackbirds,
often intermingled in large foraging flocks and nighttime roosts,
collectively number in the hundreds of millions and are a dominant
component of the natural and agricultural avifauna in North America
today. Because of their abundance, conspicuous flocking behavior,
and feeding habits, these species have often been in conflict with
human endeavors. The pioneering publications on blackbirds were by
F. E. L. Beal in 1900 and A. A. Allen in 1914. These seminal
treatises laid the foundation for more than 1,000 descriptive and
experimental studies on the life histories of blackbirds as well as
their ecology and management in relation to agricultural damage and
other conflicts such as caused by large winter roosting
congregations. The wealth of information generated in over a
century of research is found in disparate outlets that include
government reports, conference proceedings, peer-reviewed journals,
monographs, and books. For the first time, Ecology and Management
of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America summarizes and
synthesizes this vast body of information on the biology and life
histories of blackbirds and their conflicts with humans into a
single volume for researchers, wildlife managers, agriculturists,
disease biologists, ornithologists, policy makers, and the public.
The book reviews the life histories of red-winged blackbirds,
yellow-headed blackbirds, common grackles, and brown-headed
cowbirds. It provides in-depth coverage of the functional roles of
blackbirds in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In doing so,
this authoritative reference promotes the development of improved
science-based, integrated management strategies to address
conflicts when resolutions are needed.
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