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  • Weather and Bird Behaviour

    by Norman Elkins ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    This classic Poyser title, now in its third revised edition, 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 ... Read more

    $64.99 CAD

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  • Alex & Me

    How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

    by Irene M. Pepperberg ...
    New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Hawks at a Distance

    Identification of Migrant Raptors

    by Jerry Liguori ...
    The ultimate field manual for identifying distant raptorsThe ultimate must-have guide for identifying migrant raptors, Hawks at a Distance is the first volume to focus on distant raptors as they are truly seen in the field. Jerry Liguori, a leading expert on North American raptors, factors in new information and approaches for identifying twenty-nine species of raptor in various lighting ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

  • The Wonder of Birds

    What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future

    by Jim Robbins ...
    A fascinating investigation into the miraculous world of birds and the powerful—and surprising—ways they enrich our lives and sustain the planetOur relationship to birds is different from our relationship to any other wild creatures. They are found virtually everywhere and we love to watch them, listen to them, keep them as pets, wear their feathers, even converse with them. Birds, Jim Robbins ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • A Life of Ospreys

    by Roy Dennis ...
    Ospreys are one of our best known and best loved birds and the name Roy Dennis is not only synonymous with the successful return of the osprey to Scotland, but is also renowned for his international work with a variety of species. From the time he saw his first osprey, back in 1960, Roy has worked to help this magnificent raptor establish itself once more in a country where it had been hounded and ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • The Hippos

    by S.K. Eltringham ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    Hippos are unusual in being genuinely amphibious. This has a fundamental effect on their physiology and way of life.Following a general introduction, there is a detailed description of hippo anatomy and physiology, including facts about their skin structure and physiology.Subsequent chapters are devoted to their social biology and ecology, including descriptions of their breeding and feeding ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • British Birds of Prey

    by Leslie. H. Brown ...
    Series Book 60 - Collins New Naturalist Library
    Leslie Brown's account of our 15 resident, 7 vagrant and 2 migrant species of eagles, falcons, hawks and vultures in Britain presents a great mass of scientific information about our birds of prey in a manner as attractive to the general reader as to the dedicated ornithologist.The diurnal raptors are among the most arresting and dramatic of British bird species, from the magnificent and immense ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers

    by C. Hilary Fry, Kathie Fry ...
    Series series Helm Identification Guides
    A review of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller.Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations.Text and 40 colour plates are closely coordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • The Barn Swallow

    by Angela Turner ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    The Barn Swallow is a familiar and popular bird throughout the world.It is one of the most widely distributed bird species, breeding in North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa and wintering in South America, southern Africa, southern Asia and even northern Australia. Its habit of nesting close to human habitation has made this elegant bird a part of farmyard and village life and a welcome ... Read more

    $81.99 CAD

  • The Secret Lives of Puffins

    by Mr Dominic Couzens ...
    An intimate photographic and pen portrait of one of the world's favourite birds.Puffins are among the most instantly recognisable, iconic and well loved of birds. For many they are a highlight of the UK's summer coastline and their colourful appearance, comedy antics and approachability just add to their popularity. Several 'hotspot' are attracting high levels of interest in visits to their ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Owly Owls Most Popular Owls Of The World

    Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    There are a lot, of great fun ways, that children can enjoy learning, about nature in the world around them. Taking walks, looking around, and seeing it first hand, and reading children's books too. Books about owls, help children, to learn about the exciting and interesting world of owls. At the same time, it teaches them not only about the owls, they see the world of wildlife, and nature in ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland

    by J.T.R. Sharrock ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    The Atlas plots the results of the survey organised by the BTO and the IWC during the years 1968-72. Over 250 maps show the distribution of 218 species.This companion volume to The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland is derived from yearly surveys of breeding birds in Britain and Ireland during 1968-72, organised by the British Trust for Ornithology and the Irish Wildbird Conservancy. ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD