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Montagu's
Harrier
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£22.50
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Roger Clarke.Surely no birder
can resist this wonderful raptor.For those who delve into
it's ecology,a whole host of fascinating questions and
answers arise.An immense body of research and history
lies behind the bird.Roger clarke makes this accessible
to all. 'A Man who is passionate about his
subject and who's combination of enthusiasm and
scientific details echoes writings of an earlier era,such
as the New Naturalist monographs...deserves a place on
the bookshelves of any birdlover...BBC Wildlife
Magazine.
Hardback;
225 x 160 mm.224pp.Colour plates by Bruce Pearson.dust
jacket by Michael warren.Colour photos by Roger Clarke. *
See also 'The Marsh
Harrier' ' The Hen
Harrier'
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The
Barn Owl
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.... . . . £22.50
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Colin
Shawyer.The Barn Owl is undoubtedly one of the
worlds most enchanting birds.This book will appeal not
only to the wildlife enthusiast but also to those already
involved in the serious research or conservation of this
Owl. 'Colin Shawyer has spent 20
years studying Barn Owls and his passion for his subject
shows in every page of this detailed,highly readable,and
entertaining book...anyone interested in Barn Owls should
read this book....'Bird Watchers Digest
Hardback;
225 x 160 mm.colour plates and text illustrations Dan
Powell.dust wrapper Mike warren. 224 pp .
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The Hobby
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£22.50
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Anthony Chapman.This is the first
complete account in the English language of this popular
but secretive species.Backed by detailed tables and
difinitive maps,this fully illustrated book describes the
Hobby's breeding cycle,varied hunting techniques and wide
prey spectrum.It also examines the bird's status
throughout it's eurasian range. ' all in all
this is a fine book worthy of it's subject....This is a
book you will want to pick up and read.If you too have
been captivated by the hunter in red trousers,then you
won't be dissapointed with this book...Birdwatching
Magazine
Hardback;
224 x 160 mm.216pp. Cover by Mike Warren,illustrations by
Bruce Pearson.
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The Red Kite
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£22.50
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Ian Carter illustrated by
Dan powell.'Illustrated by Dan Powell and a
series of colour photographs,this book on one of Europe's
most elegant birds follows roger Lovegrove's The
Kites tale and updates the story.From the struggles
to maintain a native population in Wales the book gets
right up-to-date with the recent reintroduction projects
that have been so successful.Ian Carter,in his role with
English Nature,has been deeply involved with English Kite
reintroduction projects and knows Kites well in the field.His
knowledge and enthusiasm comes through well in the
comprehensive text.....RSPB BIRDS Autumn 2001 *
See also Evans 'The Red Kite in
Wales' Hardback;187pp.Illustrations,photos,tables
and figures.
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Birds
new to Britain and Ireland 1600-1999
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£25.00 |
Philip Palmer A full
listing of all species new to Britain and
Ireland,approximately 350,plus all catergory D records to
date.
Hardback;
238 x 160 mm.320 pages including 20 in full colour.
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Birds
and Seasons
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Eric Ennion.Eric Ennion
occupies a unique place amongst 20th century wildlife
artists.During his lifetime he did not receive the
popular acclaim given to some of his contemporaries but
there is now a growing appreciation of his genius.He
captured the character and movement of birds with a
conviction that has seldom been equalled.Birds and Seasons has been compiled
by Bob Walthew from Eric Ennion's work spanning over 40
years.More than 70 paintings are reproduced in colour
including several of the superb watercolours exhibited in
London in the 1930's and numerous delightful examples of
his later work.There are also 96 line drawings,mostly
reproduced at the same size as the originals. More details here Hardback;Limited
to 1000 copies. approx 30cm x 26cm.151pp.Price £55.00 (will
become a collectors classic.)
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One Pair of Eyes
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£55.00 |
Donald Watson.'One Pair of Eyes' includes more than
eighty colour reproductions of Donald Watson's finest
paintings, spanning close on half a century, as well as a
comprehensive selection of his sketches and drawings. The
thirty five chapters in this book relate not only to his
artwork but also to many years of experience as
ornithologist and countryman. This book is a magnificent
collection of work by an esteemed artist, author and
naturalist.
map'...His
birds are in real landscapes drawn or painted in the
field, direct response to the artist's experience at the
time: his eyes are implied by the title, but also his
emotions, are crucially at work. This book is beautifully
reproduced with 150 pages of fine essays...beautiful
paintings and drawings.' Birds, RSPB
Magazine
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