Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
ISBN: 9780316019118 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Even in the cities and suburbs where we live we are surrounded by wildlife such as crows. Through observing them we enhance our appreciation of the world's natural order, and find our own place in it. Haupt, a trained naturalist, uses science, scholarly research, myth, and personal...
There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world...
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81,55 zł |
Twelve Owls
ISBN: 9780816677580 / Angielski / Twarda / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meet the saw-whet, the tiniest of Minnesota's owls, a mere eight inches from the tip of its blunt tail to the top of its rounded head. The simplest way to find one is to listen for the scolding calls of a flock of agitated chickadees. Or, if you're lucky, you might witness the male throwing all caution to the wind and "co-co-co-co-ing" for a mate, inching forward on every note like the bird in a cuckoo clock. From this fetching little creature to the magnificent great gray, the owls of Minnesota have found the perfect spokeswoman in this book, which is as charming as it is... Meet the saw-whet, the tiniest of Minnesota's owls, a mere eight inches from the tip of its blunt tail to the top of its rounded head. The simplest... |
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86,44 zł |
Canary Care
ISBN: 9781447410386 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book contains a helpful handbook pertaining to the proper care and management of pet canaries. The advice and information in this book have been gathered from successful and experienced breeders, and from the actual experiences with hundreds of thousands of canaries. The care and feeding suggestions offered herein are for all canaries, whether rollers, choppers, or warblers. This book is perfect for both prospective and existing canary owners, and constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. The chapters contained herein include: 'History of the Canary',...
This book contains a helpful handbook pertaining to the proper care and management of pet canaries. The advice and information in this book have been ...
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81,72 zł |
Parrot Family Birds - Their Training, Care and Breeding, Also Chapters on Talking Birds: Parrakeets, Cockatoos, Mynahs, Crows, Magpies, Starlings, Lor
ISBN: 9781447410454 / Angielski / Miękka / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Parrots and other psittacine birds have been kept as pets for centuries; since the days of ancient Rome, Greece, and other civilizations before them. This fascinating text contains a detailed handbook on the training, care, and breeding of birds related to the parrot family, sure to appeal and be of use to anyone with an interest in these wonderful birds. The chapters of this book include: Taming, Teaching Birds to Talk, Breeding and Housing in Captivity, Parrots, Hill Mynahs, Lorikeets and Lories, Loriquets or Hanging Parakeets, Lorilets or Fig Parrots, African Love Birds, Pigmy Parrot,...
Parrots and other psittacine birds have been kept as pets for centuries; since the days of ancient Rome, Greece, and other civilizations before them. ...
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129,82 zł |
Budgerigars
ISBN: 9781447410614 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book contains a detailed but accessible guide to the breeding and management of budgerigars. Written with the primary object of assisting the many newcomers to the delightful hobby of breeding and keeping budgerigars, this text shall also be of value to existing enthusiasts and, as such, constitutes the perfect handbook for anyone interested in the keeping of these wonderful birds. The chapters of this book include: History, Housing, Stock, Feeding, Breeding, Colour Descriptions, Colour Breeding, Talking Budgerigars, Ailments, Examples of Theoretical Expectations, and Exhibiting. This...
This book contains a detailed but accessible guide to the breeding and management of budgerigars. Written with the primary object of assisting the man...
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149,06 zł |
Australian Parrots - Their Habits in the Field and Aviary
ISBN: 9781447410843 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book contains a detailed treatise on Australian Parrots, complete with a wealth of detailed illustrations by the author. 'Australian Parrots - Their Habits in the Field and Aviary' is a comprehensive manual designed to offer to those who take a more scientific interest in parrots, an introduction to the field. Containing information on their natural habitats and life in both the aviary and in the wild, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in parrots and constitutes a great addition to ornithological collections. The chapters of this book include: Rainbow Lorikeet,...
This book contains a detailed treatise on Australian Parrots, complete with a wealth of detailed illustrations by the author. 'Australian Parrots - Th...
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192,35 zł |
A Guide to the Nests and Eggs of British Nesting Birds - With Detailed Descriptions of Nests, Eggs, and Where to Look for Them
ISBN: 9781447414728 / Angielski / Miękka / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to nests and eggs of British nesting birds, with detailed descriptions of nests, eggs, and where to look for them. Written in clear, plain language and full of interesting facts and useful information, this volume will appeal to modern bird watchers, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: Bird Watching, Descriptions of Nests and Eggs, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Ring Ouzel, Wheatear, Wingchat, Stonechat, Redbreast, Nightingale, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat,...
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to nests and eggs of British nesting birds, with detailed descriptions of nests, eggs, and where to look f...
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149,06 zł |
Waxbills - Descriptions of the Habitats, Appearance and Habits - With Descriptions of the Various Types of Waxbills
ISBN: 9781447414797 / Angielski / Miękka / 74 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Waxbills, are some of the worlds most beautiful birds, this book is an excellent guide to the life of the Waxbill.
Waxbills, are some of the worlds most beautiful birds, this book is an excellent guide to the life of the Waxbill.
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153,87 zł |
The Structure of Birds' Eggs - A Scientific Look at what Happens Inside an Egg
ISBN: 9781447414971 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs, containing a wealth of information coupled with detailed illustrations. A must-have for egg enthusiasts, this book makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Chapters included herein are: 'Structure of the Egg', 'Surface of Eggs', 'Exquisite Texture', 'Chalk-like Eggs', 'Exceptional Structure', 'Curiously Painted Eggs', 'Easter Eggs', 'Structure of the Shell', 'Chemical Composition', 'Shell-less Eggs', 'Analysis...
This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs...
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76,91 zł |
Notes on the Crow Family of Birds - Including the Raven, the Carrion Crow and the Rook
ISBN: 9781447415145 / Angielski / Miękka / 34 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains an comprehensive and informative treatise on the crow family of birds, with information on the raven, the carrion crow, and the rook. Included in this volume are historical notes, anecdotal evidence, and a wealth of other interesting and useful information on the subject. It is highly recommended for those with an interest in ornithology, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much utility to contemporary readers as it was when first published. Many...
This vintage book contains an comprehensive and informative treatise on the crow family of birds, with information on the raven, the carrion crow, and...
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72,10 zł |
Falcons of France
ISBN: 9781447417064 / Angielski / Miękka / 412 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains 'Falcons of France'; a novel about flying, World War I, and contemporary moralities. It was written by two American veterans of the 'Escadrille Lafayette', and contains thrilling tales of aerial battle and life during the war. This is a text that will appeal to anyone with an interest in aviation, and will especially appeal to those interested in aviation in World War I. A great addition to any bookshelf, this is one not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: 'A Soldier of the Legion', 'Sprouting Wings', 'The School of...
This antiquarian volume contains 'Falcons of France'; a novel about flying, World War I, and contemporary moralities. It was written by two American v...
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182,72 zł |
The Double-Crested Cormorant: Symbol of Ecological Conflict
ISBN: 9780472117635 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of the survival, recovery, astonishing success, and controversial status of the double-crested cormorant. After surviving near extinction driven by DDT and other contaminants from the 1940s through the early 1970s, the cormorant has made an unprecedented comeback from mere dozens to a population in the millions, bringing the bird again into direct conflict with humans. Hated for its colonial nesting behavior; the changes it brings to landscapes; and especially its competition with commercial and sports fishers, fisheries, and fish farmers throughout the Great Lakes and... This is the story of the survival, recovery, astonishing success, and controversial status of the double-crested cormorant. After surviving near ex... |
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128,26 zł |
Fraser's Penguins: Warning Signs from Antarctica
ISBN: 9781250002631 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych.
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103,03 zł |
Scientific Descriptions, Identifications, and Life Stories of Ducks, Geese and Swans in North America and Europe
ISBN: 9781447431978 / Angielski / Miękka / 324 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text contains a detailed scientific treatise on the ducks, geese, and swans native to North America and Europe, including comprehensive guides to their correct identification and information on their natural history. This text will greatly appeal to those with an interest in the wildfowl of the world, and constitutes a worthy addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Detailed yet concise, this text is perfect for the amateur, yet will also be of value to the seasoned ornithologist as a reference book. Many antique texts such as this are increasingly costly and hard to come...
This text contains a detailed scientific treatise on the ducks, geese, and swans native to North America and Europe, including comprehensive guides to...
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149,06 zł |
Cinnamon Inheritance in Canaries
ISBN: 9781447436898 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text contains a detailed treatise on color-breeding in canaries, concentrating on the cinnamon gene. Essentially a 'colour' variety, the ideal cinnamon canary is a rich, dark, glowing red brown in the yellow form and a subtle blend of pinky and softer browns in the buff form. While never being a popular variety, it has always attracted the connoisseur Fancier, who appreciates the richness and delicacy of its colouring. Chapters contained within this book include: 'The Cinnamon Canary', 'Reproduction', 'Inheritance of Characters', 'Sex Determination', 'Sex Linkage', 'Manifestation of...
This text contains a detailed treatise on color-breeding in canaries, concentrating on the cinnamon gene. Essentially a 'colour' variety, the ideal ci...
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81,72 zł |
Feathered Critter Friends Vol. II
ISBN: 9780998068206 / Angielski / Twarda / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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180,15 zł |
Roberts guide to the nests and eggs of Southern African birds
ISBN: 9780620506298 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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.
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 ...
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160,39 zł |
On Kruger Pond: Charlie's Story
ISBN: 9781466345690 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who could believe that Canada geese can be potty trained? Or that a crippled gander could persuade a goose to give up flying to be his mate? Gerry Kruger chronicles the true adventures of Charlie, a flightless Canada goose that arrived on her pond in 2000. Charlie's courageous battle for survival despite his disability is inspirational to those with disabilities and will appeal to animal and nature lovers of all ages. Gerry read her essays about Charlie on National Public Radio, and they became a favorite among listeners in Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding counties. Below are...
Who could believe that Canada geese can be potty trained? Or that a crippled gander could persuade a goose to give up flying to be his mate? Gerry Kru...
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58,39 zł |
Birds of Southern California
ISBN: 9780964081086 / Angielski / Miękka / 506 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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107,32 zł |
The History and Range Expansion of Peregrine Falcons in the Thule Area, Northwest Greenland
ISBN: 9788763539005 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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136,55 zł |