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Seasons with the Kestrel

Gordon Riddle

Seasons with the Kestrel,is a unique view of this little bird of prey,seen through the eyes of a field naturalist.Using diary notes,intimate observation and detailed photography,Gordon Riddle illustrates and explains the breeding cycle and daily behaviour of Falco tinnunculus - the kestrel.

The author's extensive photography portrays the life cycle of the bird as well as recording the techniques of fieldwork.Of especial interest and fascination is a sequence of intimate events photographed at the nest site,which capture the very essence of being involved closely with such a magnificent yet wild creature.

Hardback;' 1992.160pp.Col/b/w photos.Fine in d/w.Blandford.£12.00

The Kestrel

Andrew Village

mapThe author studied the Kestrel for several years in Scottish hill country and sheepwalk,then in two agricultural areas of eastern England,but his book also includes much valuable observation and data from Europe and elsewhere.Its twenty-one chapters cover all aspects of the Kestrel's life cycle,with especial emphasis on breeding performance,population densities and turnover,and age and sex ratios.A section of over seventy tables of supporting data concludes the book.

352 Pages.Hardback.NOW £20.00 POST FREE UK

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