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On the Wing: To the Edge of the Earth with the Peregrine Falcon
ISBN: 9781400031825 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this extraordinary journey, Alan Tennant recounts his attempt to track the transcontinental migration of the majestic peregrine falcon -- an investigation no one before him had ever taken to such lengths. From the windswept flats of the Texas barrier islands to the Artic and then south again into the Caribbean, On the Wing provides a hilariously picaresque and bumpy flight.
In this extraordinary journey, Alan Tennant recounts his attempt to track the transcontinental migration of the majestic peregrine falcon -- an invest...
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73,22 |
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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with Wings
ISBN: 9781400081707 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Like a lot of young people in the 1970s, Mark Bittner took the path of the dharma bum. When the counterculture faded, Mark held on, seeking shelter in the nooks and crannies of San Francisco s fabled bohemian neighborhood, North Beach. While living on the eastern slope of Telegraph Hill, he made a magical discovery: a flock of wild parrots. In this unforgettable story, Bittner recounts how he became fascinated by the birds and patiently developed friendships with them that would last more than six years. When a documentary filmmaker comes along to capture the phenomenon on film, the story...
Like a lot of young people in the 1970s, Mark Bittner took the path of the dharma bum. When the counterculture faded, Mark held on, seeking shelter in...
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77,07 |
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Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
ISBN: 9781582380902 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides: -All of North America in one volume Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Ch... |
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69,32 |
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Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast
ISBN: 9781585445103 / Angielski / Twarda / 536 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a "must go" destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide and pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area's other exciting birding spots. It also places the birdlife of the region, a seven-county area with a larger bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts. Authors Eubanks, Behrstock, and Weeks--all recognized authorities on the migrant and resident birds of this...
In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a "must go" destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential ...
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186,11 |
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Bird Songs of the Northwoods - audiobook
ISBN: 9781591931195 / Angielski / Compact Disc Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Whether you want to relax, retreat from stress, meditate or just listen to something soothing in the car, this smooth listening experience will immediately transport you into nature. No dialogue, no music, no track beats; just pure, natural Northwoods sounds like bird songs, wind in the trees, a distant thunderstorm, crickets and more. Enjoy this virtual walk in the woods with an hour of continuous play.
Whether you want to relax, retreat from stress, meditate or just listen to something soothing in the car, this smooth listening experience will immedi...
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49,91 |
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A Very British Coop: Pigeon Racing From Blackpool to Sun City
ISBN: 9781447249085 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rocky with pigeons.
Rocky with pigeons.
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66,97 |
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Compact Guide to Kentucky Birds
ISBN: 9789768200013 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Full of fun and interesting facts. Includes 83 species of birds 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w/key identifiers natural history size and voice photo of egg w/nesting info, egg size & incubation period illustrations of similar species maps & graphs checklist
Full of fun and interesting facts. Includes 83 species of birds 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w...
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53,76 |
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Compact Guide to Kansas Birds
ISBN: 9789768200259 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 105 species of birds featured with 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w/ key identifiers size and voice illustrations of similar species range maps and map of best sites checklist
105 species of birds featured with 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w/ key identifiers size and vo...
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cena:
53,76 |
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The Snoring Bird: My Family's Journey Through a Century of Biology
ISBN: 9780060742164 / Angielski / Miękka / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although Gerd Heinrich, a devoted naturalist, specialized in wasps, Bernd Heinrich tried to distance himself from his "old-fashioned" father, becoming a hybrid: a modern, experimental biologist with a naturalist's sensibilities. In this extraordinary memoir, the award-winning author shares the ways in which his relationship with his father, combined with his unique childhood, molded him into the scientist, and man, he is today. From Gerd's days as a soldier in Europe and the family's daring escape from the Red Army in 1945 to the rustic Maine farm they came to call home, Heinrich... Although Gerd Heinrich, a devoted naturalist, specialized in wasps, Bernd Heinrich tried to distance himself from his "old-fashioned" father, becom... |
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80,88 |
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Munias and Mannikins
ISBN: 9781873403518 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Munias are widespread throughout the Old World's tropical regions. In their natural habitat, they are birds of the savanna, but they have adapted to a number of different habitats, including areas inhabited by humans. They range in size from the Java sparrow (which is about the size of a common starling) to the diminutive Madagascar mannikin. Their striking plumage makes them popular as cagebirds and they breed readily in captivity.
Munias are widespread throughout the Old World's tropical regions. In their natural habitat, they are birds of the savanna, but they have adapted to a...
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360,89 |
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Birds of Northern South America: An Identification Guide: Plates and Maps
ISBN: 9780713672435 / Angielski / Miękka / 656 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A guide dealing with the birds. It covers various species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
A guide dealing with the birds. It covers various species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Trinida...
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386,66 |
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The Skylark
ISBN: 9780713665680 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Skylark is one of Britain's most popular and inspirational birds, and in recent years it has also been one of the most newsworthy. The species' population has plummeted as a consequence of changes in farming practice, and the RSPB has launched a major research and fund-raising campaign to save the blithe spirit from further decline. migratory patterns, breeding behaviour and habitat requirements, to its role in legend and folklore. It also discusses its recent rapid decline which has led to the species being placed on the top-priority red list of Birds of Conservation Concern by the...
The Skylark is one of Britain's most popular and inspirational birds, and in recent years it has also been one of the most newsworthy. The species' po...
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315,63 |
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A Birdwatchers' Guide to Trinidad and Tobago: Site Guide
ISBN: 9781871104110 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Describes various sites that have been visited, verified and been given revised text. This book provides bar graphs of seasonal distribution and sections on selected species of birds. It has a brief summary of the islands' biota, lists of mammals, amphibia
Describes various sites that have been visited, verified and been given revised text. This book provides bar graphs of seasonal distribution and secti...
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107,70 |
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The Nuthatches
ISBN: 9780856611018 / Angielski / Twarda / 355 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The nuthatch is one of only of a few birds to rely largely on stored food for winter survival and to live as a territorial pair throughout the year. This text is based on the European Nuthatch, with comparative information on the other west Palearctic and
The nuthatch is one of only of a few birds to rely largely on stored food for winter survival and to live as a territorial pair throughout the year. T...
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309,33 |
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Weather and Bird Behaviour
ISBN: 9780713668254 / Angielski / Twarda / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This third edition of Weather and Bird Behaviour discusses in depth the various ways in which weather conditions influence bird behaviour. Weather conditions affect food and water availability, decisions about when and how to migrate, timing and success of reproduction, flight style and physical comfort. Birds display many adaptations in form and behaviour that help them to cope with changing weather conditions and this book uses a great variety of examples to explore the subject in depth. The text is enhanced throughout with evocative line drawings, useful tables and figures and an...
This third edition of Weather and Bird Behaviour discusses in depth the various ways in which weather conditions influence bird behaviour. Weather con...
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315,63 |
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The Gyrfalcon
ISBN: 9780713665635 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is the first monograph on one of the most beautiful and admired birds in the world. The Gyrfalcon is the world's largest and most powerful falcon - a truly awe-inspiring bird which inhabits the ferociously inhospitable Arctic taiga, from Greenland and Iceland right across Siberia and northern Canada. Its plumage varies from a dark mottled grey to pure white - the white birds in particular are coveted by birders and falconers. Like other titles in the series, it covers all aspects of the species' biology, taxonomy, distribution, status and historical associations with mankind. The...
This book is the first monograph on one of the most beautiful and admired birds in the world. The Gyrfalcon is the world's largest and most powerful f...
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315,63 |
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Game Bird Breeders Handbook: Commercial and Ornamental
ISBN: 9780888393111 / Angielski / Miękka / 494 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Three of the most imminent researchers in the keeping, rearing, and nutritional studies of pheasant, quail, and partridge have combined their sixty years of experience to produce this handbook of aviculture. These men are the most published authors in their field and have tailored their knowledge for the backyard breeder, the serious aviculturist, and the commercial breeder -- an indispensable tool.
Three of the most imminent researchers in the keeping, rearing, and nutritional studies of pheasant, quail, and partridge have combined their sixty ye...
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215,58 |
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Waders of Europe, Asia and North America
ISBN: 9780713652901 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Offers an identification reference to the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America.
Offers an identification reference to the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America.
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180,44 |
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Pheasants, Partridges & Grouse: Including buttonquails, sandgrouse and allies
ISBN: 9780713639667 / Angielski / Twarda / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covering almost 260 species of gamebirds, this book focuses on identification, status and distribution, habitats and geographical variation. Many of these species are both exotic and endangered, some are kept in private aviaries, while others are exploited commercially.
Covering almost 260 species of gamebirds, this book focuses on identification, status and distribution, habitats and geographical variation. Many of t...
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412,44 |
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Birds of Chile
ISBN: 9780713646887 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Featuring concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the colour plates to allow quick and easy reference, this guide also includes detailed distribution maps for every species of bird found in the spectacular and tourist-friendly country of Chile.
Featuring concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the colour plates to allow quick and easy reference, this guide also includes detai...
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180,44 |