Birds In Peril
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Birds In Peril
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Author : John P. S. Mackenzie
language : en
Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company
Release Date : 1977
Birds In Peril written by John P. S. Mackenzie and has been published by Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Science categories.
Pictures and describes the Aleutian Canada Goose, the Whooping Crane, the Eskimo Curlew and seventeen other endangered species of Canada and the United States and describes what is being done to save them
To Save A Bird In Peril
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Author : David R. Zimmerman
language : en
Publisher: Coward McCann
Release Date : 1975-01-01
To Save A Bird In Peril written by David R. Zimmerman and has been published by Coward McCann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-01-01 with Birds categories.
Ten remarkable accounts of people working to save rare birds from extinction.
Birds In Peril A Guide To The Endangered Birds Of Canada And The United States
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Author : John P. S. Mackenzie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Birds In Peril A Guide To The Endangered Birds Of Canada And The United States written by John P. S. Mackenzie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Birds categories.
Bird of United States and Canada.
Grass Sky Song
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Author : Trevor Herriot
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2012-06-26
Grass Sky Song written by Trevor Herriot and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-26 with Nature categories.
Published to wide acclaim, this beautiful meditation on the fate of grassland birds has been praised for its profound wisdom and lyrical grace. Herriot, in a narrative that is at once intimate and informative, argues for the essential nature of these tiny creatures. He invites us into the unique world of dedicated scientists, passionate naturalists and such historical figures as 19th-century botanist John Macoun, the last naturalist to see the Great Plains in its pre-settlement grandeur. Grass, Sky, Song is a blending of personal experience, history, philosophy and scientific research. Filled with evocative “sidebar” descriptions of threatened birds, from the sharp-tailed grouse to the chestnutcollared longspur, this graceful book demonstrates why Trevor Herriot is regarded as one of Canada’s finest non-fiction writers.
Guide To Troubled Birds
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Author : Mockingbird The Mincing
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-06-12
Guide To Troubled Birds written by Mockingbird The Mincing and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-12 with Humor categories.
A humorous, illustrated, pocket field guide describing where to find—or where to avoid—the most disturbed North American birds. The Mincing Mockingbird Guide to Troubled Birds allows anyone to quickly identify psychotic, violent or mentally unstable bird species—and provides the perfect gag gift for your bird loving (or fearing) friends and family. Throughout the book the reader will discover tales of murder, assault, mental breakdowns, obesity, drug abuse and infidelity among the birds. This guide is used and recommended by law enforcement agencies and ignored by leading ornithologists. We are only just discovering the reality of our avian adversaries, with their reptilian brains, their appetites for mayhem and the fact that they fly mostly to spite us. To ignore the information found within this volume may be at the peril of your very life. Perfect for: • White elephant gifts • Animal lover gifts • Bird lovers gift • Gag gifts • Funny gifts • Christmas gifts
Flight Paths
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Author : Darryl McGrath
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2016-01-01
Flight Paths written by Darryl McGrath and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Nature categories.
How a small group of New York biologists brought the peregrine falcon and bald eagle back from the brink of extinction. In the late 1970s, the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon were heading toward extinction, victims of the combined threats of DDT, habitat loss, and lax regulation. Flight Paths tells the story of how a small group of New York biologists raced against natures clock to bring these two beloved birds back from the brink in record-setting numbers. In a narrative that reads like a suspense tale, Darryl McGrath documents both rescue projects in never-before-published detail. At Cornell University, a team of scientists worked to crack the problem of how to breed peregrine falcons in captivity and then restore them to the wild. Meanwhile, two young, untested biologists tackled the overwhelming assignment of rebuilding the bald eagle population from the states last nesting pair, one of whom (the female) was sterile. McGrath interweaves this dramatic retelling with contemporary accounts of four at-risk species: the short-eared owl, the common loon, the Bicknells thrush, and the piping plover. She worked alongside biologists as they studied these elusive subjects in the Northeasts most remote regions, and the result is a story that combines vivid narrative with accessible science and is as much a tribute to these experts as it is a call to action for threatened birds. Readers are taken to a snow-covered meadow as an owl hunts her prey, a loon familys secluded pond, an eagle nest above the Hudson River, and a mountaintop at dusk in search of the Bicknells thrush, one of the planets rarest birds. Combining a little-known chapter of New Yorks natural history with a deeply personal account of a lifelong devotion to birds, Flight Paths is not only a story of our rapidly changing environment and a tribute to some of New Yorks most heroic biologists, but also a captivating read for anyone who has ever thrilled to the sight of a rare bird. In Flight Paths Darryl McGrath weaves together science, politics, personal struggle, and the emotional gravity of permanent loss into poignant tales of survival. She reminds us that our actions and determination can have a huge impact on birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the Adirondack Park. She brings a fresh perspective to modern conservation efforts and reminds us why birds matter in our everyday lives. Anyone who loves the Adirondack Park, or just appreciates wild places, will enjoy reading this book. William C. Janeway, Executive Director, Adirondack Council Not since David R. Zimmermans To Save a Bird in Peril has there been a popular book on rare and endangered birds so well researched and documented as this one. McGrath writes the story of the remarkable restoration of our national bird in New York, a saga that is largely the story of a few unique people who devoted their lives to this endeavor. She writes similar stories about the peregrine falcon, the common loon, the Bicknells thrush, and the short-eared owl, emphasizing the special problems and solutions for each species. Anyone interested in the details of what it takes to save rare or endangered species from extinction should read this sympathetic and well-written book. Tom J. Cade, Founding Chairman and Director, The Peregrine Fund In Flight Paths, Darryl McGrath tells the compelling story of New Yorks legacy as a national and international innovator in modern bird conservation. In an engaging style that often reads more like a novel than typical historical reporting, she focuses on the successful efforts to save the peregrine falcon and bald eagle from extinction in the Lower 48 states. Her conversations and field experience with the dedicated scientists and conservationists whose tireless efforts brought these magnificent birds back from the brink bring a rare depth and richness to the narrative. The pioneering work described in this well-told tale give some hope that when courageous and innovative scientists simply refuse to take no for an answer, seemingly intractable problems will yield. Kenneth P. Able, editor of Gatherings of Angels: Migrating Birds and Their Ecology
Our Life With Birds
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Author : Gloria A. Tveten
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2004
Our Life With Birds written by Gloria A. Tveten and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Nature categories.
For over 25 years the Tvetens wrote a weekly column for the Houston Chronicle called Nature Trails. This is the best of their writings on birds.
The Migration Of Birds
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Author : Janice Maryan Hughes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Migration Of Birds written by Janice Maryan Hughes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
The Migration of Birds is a comprehensive illustrated presentation of the mysteries of bird migration. Ornithologist Janice M. Hughes describes the findings of the most recent research and surveys as-yet-unanswered questions. She unravels the exciting contributions of cutting-edge technological innovations and scientific developments. Over 70 stunning full-color photographs show some of the world's most dauntless voyagers. Maps show migration routes, and illustrations depict the mechanics of flying. The text is engaging and straightforward as well as authoritative and comprehensive, covering: Bird migration through human history, with profiles of Chinese cranes and phalaropes The five Ws of avian migration, with profiles of shrikes and Arctic terns The phenomenon of flight, with profiles of wheatears and dippers How birds find their way, with profiles of redwings, fieldfares and Bohemian waxwings Migratory birds in peril. This book will fascinate birders, naturalists and conservationists as well as general readers. colour illustrations
Facing Extinction
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Author : Paul Donald
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-12-19
Facing Extinction written by Paul Donald and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Nature categories.
Examines extinction in birds, with case studies of critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them.
Storm Birds
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Author : Einar Karason
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-09-03
Storm Birds written by Einar Karason and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-03 with Fiction categories.
"This gripping novel is as good at describing the magnificent seascapes and the unforgiving elements as it is at examining the inner lives of the besieged crew, toiling ceaselessly against implacable nature" -Financial Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR "Gripping and Exciting" The Sunday Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR In February 1959, several Icelandic trawlers were caught in a storm off Newfoundland's Grand Banks. What happened there is the inspiration for this novel. Not since The Perfect Storm has there been a book which captures the sheer drama and terror of a crisis at sea. Karason is an exceptional storyteller, an Icelandic Erskine Caldwell or William Faulkner. The side trawler Mafurinn is hit by a major storm just as they prepare to turn for home. Thirty-two men aboard, and a hold full of redfish. The sea is cold enough to kill a man in minutes, and the trawler quickly ices up in the biting frost and violent tempest. The heavy icing weighs down the already fully laden craft, which is pummelled by one breaker after another - and here, out on the open sea, there is no exit route. Distress signals from other ships in the same circumstance and be heard from the fishing grounds around them. It is a battle of life and death. Translated from the Icelandic by Quentin Bates