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A “quirky, endlessly entertaining” look at the surprising history of the pigeon (Simon Winchester).
Domesticated since the dawn of man, pigeons have been used as crucial communicators in war by every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. They have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Charles Darwin...
Domesticated since the dawn of man, pigeons have been used as crucial communicators in war by every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. They have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Charles Darwin...
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Attracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. How to entice hummingbirds, bluebirds, cardinals, woodpeckers, goldfinches, nuthatches, and a host of other feeder favorites to your yard or garden. Also...
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Return of the Condor is far and away the best book on the subject. John Moir covered the condor recovery effort for magazines and newspapers for years and his extensive and award-winning journalism, including an investigative piece for Birding magazine, became this fine book. Moir presents a unique insider's view of the remarkable tale of saving a species from the brink of extinction. Down to a population of only twenty-two in the 1980s, the condor...
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Birding is one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities, but it can seem intimidating for beginners, who don't know where, when, or how to search for birds. Fortunately, Pete Dunne, one of the most popular and respected writers in the field, has written a guide, that will help even the most casual observers, identify the skills and tools they need to develop their interest in birding.
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Qui n'a jamais souhaité pouvoir observer les oiseaux du Québec directement dans sa cour ? Que vous habitiez en milieu rural, en banlieue ou en ville, ce livre refoule de précieux conseils afin de tout mettre en place pour accueillir une multitude d'espèces ailées chez vous, toute l'année. Au fil des pages, vous en apprendrez plus sur les différents types de végétaux à inclure dans votre jardin par souci de le rendre plus attrayant pour nos...
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The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial. The arrivals and departures of different species marked the seasons, heralding spring and autumn, and providing a reliable calendar long before anything better became available.
Migration is shown by many kinds of animals, including butterflies and other insects, mammals, marine turtles and fish, but in none is it as extensively developed as in birds. The collective travel...
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Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species...
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What is it about puffins that makes them so endearing? Is it their portly, wide-eyed, toy-like appearance, or their large, brightly colored bills? Whatever the reason, puffins appeal to practically everbody. And the puffins on these pages are no exception. These sixty-four pictures of puffins at their most amusing, paired with witty commentary, are a unique presentation of Maine's favorite sea bird.
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Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world. Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature's songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds - if we simply...
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Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes:
* Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds.
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Written by an experienced birder with a track record for writing to a popular audience, this is an ideal, portable guide for residents and visitors alike. The author's top quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, plumage, distribution, habits, and habitat. The species accounts cover 75 of the 82 families of birds recorded in Sri Lanka and distinguish between highly scarce migrants and vagrants...
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North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a driving trail linking birders and tourists with great birding sites across the state and the local communities in which they are found.The first of three regional guides, the Coastal Plain Trail Guide presents...
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The purpose of this guide is to help the user find birds on Andros Island and find the habitats that are ideal for certain species of birds.
This book describes in detail the best places to find approximately 150 of the most common and/or most interesting birds found on the island. It is a 'must have' for any nature lover traveling to Andros Island. The book gives tips on bird spotting, how to identify the best areas for specific types of birds,...
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Collins Shorts — insight in an instant. Join David Attenborough on his journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds. In this short, the world's best-loved naturalist explains why these charismatic birds dance so beautifully. Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the eBook short, with the emphasis on vibrant design, animated content and expert authors...
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