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The perfect gift for nature lovers in this beautifully illustrated small format hardback John Lewis Stempel delves into the cuckoo s unique behaviour and captivating role in our cultural imagination in folklore myth literature and music turning his exquisite prose to one of the strangest tales of the countryside Is there any bird more mysterious than the cuckoo It is invariably heard and not seen And if seen it is mistaken for a sharp winged hawk The female cuckoo by a trick that borders on alchemy is able to disguise its egg as another s In Greek myth the god Zeus assumed the form of a cuckoo to seduce Hera But we forgive the cuckoo its con artistry because it is the true herald of spring It is the bird that uplifts our wintered hearts with that first two note cuk koo unmistakable as it sounds across the country In The Curious Life of the Cuckoo John Lewis Stempel explains one of nature s greatest enigmas in vivid lyrical prose and celebrates this iconic bird That John Lewis Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed Country Life His immense patient powers of observation along with a flair for the anthropomorphic mean he is able to offer a portrait of animal life that s rare in its colour and dr

The definitive photographic guide to the astounding avifauna of Costa Rica Birdwatching in Costa Rica is one of the world s great nature experiences with 850 species on its national list A place of transition between South and Central American avifaunas spectacular birds such as toucans hummingbirds trogons macaws and tanagers are abundant throughout its extensive montane forests with further riches to be found in the coastal lowlands and wetlands The perfect companion for any wildlife friendly visitor Birds of Costa Rica provides photographic coverage of 350 species regularly seen in this small yet habitat rich country Concise text for each species includes information on identification songs and calls behaviour distribution and habitat with each photograph carefully selected to aid identification A guide to the best birdwatching sites of Costa Rica is also included Portable yet authoritative this is the perfect guide for any visitor to this incredible part of Central America

A lyrical celebration of birdsong and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature At this time of year blackbirds never simply fly instead like reluctantly retired officers they re always on manoeuvres and it s easy to see from their constant agitation that for them every flower bed is a bunker every shed a redoubt and every hedge bottom a potential place of ambush As the world went silent in lockdown something else happened for the first time many of us started becoming more aware of the spring sounds of the birds around us Birdsong in a Time of Silence is a lyrical uplifting reflection on these sounds and what they mean to us From a portrait of the blackbird most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers to explorations of how birds sing the science behind their choice of song and nest sites and the varied meanings that people have brought to and taken from birdsong this book ultimately shows that natural history and human history cannot be separated It is the story of a collective reawakening brought on by the strangest of springs

A compact lightweight and informative guide to 310 of the most common birds found in the UK RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds is a compact lightweight and informative field guide featuring 310 bird species regularly seen in the UK Species are illustrated in all distinct plumage forms likely to be observed in the wild by renowned bird artist Stephen Message and a detailed distribution map for the British Isles is also provided Concise text covers appearance behaviour and voice focusing on key identification points and also outlines where you will find the species describes its seasonal movements and includes the latest UK population data Finally confusion species are cross referenced with their most important and easily noted differences from the subject species described A comprehensive introduction provides a guide on how and where to find birds and how to make the most useful and rewarding observations for newcomers to birdwatching Uniquely this guide also provides images and descriptions for not only a selection of rarer visitors but also for a range of domestic species and certain commonly observed aberrant forms of more familiar birds all of which are omitted from most field guides but can cause great confusion for beginners when encountered

Nueva Guinea es un punto caliente de biodiversidad que alberga una extraordinaria diversidad de especies de aves, incluidas un gran número de endemismos que no se encuentran en ningún otro lugar del planeta. Esta guia de campo ofrece la vision mas completa y actualizada de la avifauna de la region, cubriendo toda Nueva Guinea, incluyendo la region indonesia de Papua Occidental, Papua Nueva Guinea y sus islas asociadas como las Bismarck, Bougainville, las islas Aru y otras. Esta segunda edicion, completamente revisada, incorpora los conocimientos cientificos mas recientes, incluidas actualizaciones taxonomicas, nuevos datos de distribucion e informacion sobre identificacion y vocalizaciones. En particular, incluye 41 especies añadidas desde la primera edicion, todas ellas ilustradas y con mapas de distribucion. El libro presenta textos de especie ampliamente actualizados, mapas de distribucion revisados y mas de 1.800 ilustraciones de alta calidad, repartidas en 216 laminas en color, que muestran las aves en diferentes plumajes, incluyendo machos, hembras, juveniles y aves en vuelo.Nueva Guinea alberga algunas de las aves mas emblematicas y deseadas del mundo, desde las fascinantes aves del paraiso y las aves pergoleras hasta una asombrosa variedad de palomas, loros, martines pescadores y mieleros. Esta guia es un recurso imprescindible para observadores de aves, ornitologos y naturalistas que deseen explorar la increible diversidad aviar de esta fascinante region.

BEAUTIFULLY A BOOK ABOUT BIRDS The Sunday Times ENGAGING AND EYE OPENING The Countryman Uncover the life of owls through this beautiful guide to these secretive and charismatic birds from the bestselling author of The Robin The Wren and The Swan Owls are among the most mysterious birds in the world Their hauntingly beautiful calls and mostly nocturnal habits have long captured our collective imagination inspiring more superstitions folktales and myths than any other group of birds Seven species of owl the tawny little barn long eared short eared snowy and eagle owl can be found in the British Isles out of sixteen different kinds across Europe They have lived alongside people for thousands of years yet we still know so little about their day to day lives Discover their fascinating lives from the moment they first hatch to the way they hunt their prey and how they raise the next generation Explore the rich folklore they ve inspired around the world and learn how with a bit of luck you can catch a glimpse of them yourself With beautiful illustrations throughout and expert birdwatching tips this eye opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of the world s most famous and beloved birds

The definitive photographic guide to North American gullsGull identification can be challenging for even the most seasoned birder While these birds are common to coasts lakes and rivers they exhibit remarkable plumage changes related to age which is sometimes complicated by similarities between species and a readiness to hybridize This book provides an invaluable identification guide to all regularly occurring gull species and subspecies throughout North America It is packed with the very latest research on field identification updated taxonomy current distribution trends color maps and helpful notes on natural history aging and molt The Gull Guide integrates the essential elements that are critical to understanding gulls setting an entirely new standard for identifying and enjoying these marvelous birds Features more than 1 800 superb color photosCovers 36 gull species as well as 7 of the most commonly encountered hybrid gullsGives equal attention to rarities from Asia Europe and South AmericaDescribes the key characteristics of all age groups from juvenile through adult plumagesInnovative photo collages give side by side comparisons enabling readers to distinguish between similar species and avoid common pitfalls associated with gull identificatio

This practical pocket field guide published in association with the Wildlife Trusts provides essential information on identifying and attracting eighty eight species of garden bird Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details to help readers differentiate between similar looking species and male and female birds A concise written account further outlines their size plumage voice habitat food and distribution in Britain and the near Continent The book also includes general guidelines on food feeders nest boxes and other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden The easy to follow layouts and illustrations aid quick identification and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet filled with essential information for nature enthusiasts

A glimpse into the secret lives of over 50 garden birds with beautiful illustrations and intriguing facts Did you know that woodpeckers are capable of learning simple codes Hooded crows can form connections with humans A jay s call affects the behaviour of surrounding squirrels All these fascinating bird activities and more are revealed in The Hidden Life of Garden Birds Unusual feeding behaviour is just the tip of the iceberg From territorial conflict and strange relationships with man to breeding and nesting oddities this book exposes all the drama behind garden birds everyday survival making it the perfect gift for birdwatchers The Hidden Life of Garden Birds will enlighten you to the secret going ons of the common creatures you can spot from the comfort of your back doorstep

Hace unos trescientos millones de años aparecieron los reptiles. En la actualidad están clasificadas unas ocho mil especies.Este cuarto tomo está dedicado íntegramente a los reptiles: lagartos, ofidios, quelonios y cocodrilios, explicando en cada grupo las caracteristicas biologicas mas destacables: anatomia, habitos y costumbres, alimentacion, reproduccion, formas de comunicarse y curiosidades de mas de setenta especies distintas y de forma general para cada familia de reptiles. La obra contiene cerca de novecientas fotografias de muchas especies de reptiles.Siguiendo el mismo criterio del resto de las obras de la coleccion, se acompaña en la mayoria de las especies una coleccion de sellos de correos con representacion de los reptiles mencionados. Al igual que los libros anteriores, esta nueva obra pretende exclusivamente ser divulgativa, pensada para cualquier tipo de publico, y en particular para todo aquel que tenga interes en conocer un poco sobre la vida y curiosidades de los reptiles. Se ha efectuado un extenso trabajo de seleccion y busqueda en distintos textos y paginas web para que de un modo facil y resumido poder ofrecer una informacion general de los reptiles.Los animales saben, pero ellos no saben que lo saben.La parte tecnica de la obra ha sido corregida por Luis Palomo Muñoz, doctor en Ciencias Biologicas del departamento de Biologia Animal de la Universidad de Malaga, y secretario general de SEFEM Sociedad Española para la Conservacion y Estudio de los Mamiferos.