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The Barn Swallow
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Author : Angela Turner
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-01-29
The Barn Swallow written by Angela Turner 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 2010-01-29 with Nature categories.
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 herald of spring. This book examines all aspects of the life of this endearing bird, with chapters on its flying skills and feeding habits, mate choice, breeding strategies, nest sites, eggs and incubation, nestling rearing, productivity and survival, migratory behaviour and population dynamics. It also considers changes in populations and behaviour in relation to intensive agriculture and climate change. The Barn Swallow is both engaging and authoritative; birdwatchers will enjoy amazing insights into the life of the species, such as the importance of tail feathers when finding a mate, or the sinister way that some birds kill of the chicks of rivals. Academic scholars will appreciate the book's broad overview of current research on this species.
The Barn Swallow
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Author : Angela K. Turner
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2006-01-01
The Barn Swallow written by Angela K. Turner 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 2006-01-01 with Barn swallow categories.
The Barn Swallow is a familiar and popular bird throughout theworld. It is one of the most widely distributed bird species, breedingin North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa and wintering in SouthAmerica, southern Africa, southern Asia and even northern Australia.Its habit of nesting close to human habitation has made this elegantbird a part of farmyard and village life and a welcome herald ofspring. This book examines all aspects of the life of this endearing bird, with chapters on its flyingskills and feeding habits, mate choice, breeding strategies, nestsites, eggs and incubation, nestling rearing, productivity andsurvival, migratory behaviour and population dynamics. It also considers changes in populations and behaviour in relation to intensive agriculture and climate change. The Barn Swallow is both engaging and authoritative;birdwatchers will enjoy amazing insights into the life of the species,such as the importance of tail feathers when finding a mate, or thesinister way that some birds kill of the chicks of rivals. Academicscholars will appreciate the book's broad overview of current researchon this species.
Henry The Barn Swallow
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Author : Mary Wright
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2013-09-06
Henry The Barn Swallow written by Mary Wright and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-06 with categories.
Taking a look at the unexplored life of our feathered and musical friends, Henry the Barn Swallow explores the way our world appears to a little bird. Growing and learning everything he can from his home in the tree, Henry is exposed to flowers of every color, the people who plant the flowers, and becomes acquainted with the ins and outs of the life of people. In an imaginative and lovely way, Henry the Barn Swallow is a tale that covers a great amount of ground. From his time in his egg, to his first winter migration, this story shares the life of one sweet little bird, his loving family, and their kindly Human neighbors.
Barn Swallows
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Author : J. Clark Sawyer
language : en
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Barn Swallows written by J. Clark Sawyer and has been published by Bearport Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
On a fall day in a park, a barn swallow spreads its wings and takes off into the air to start a very long journey. The little bird travels thousands of miles during its migration south for the winter. After reaching its warm winter home, the barn swallow finds plenty of food as it zigzags through the air catching insects. By early spring, it’s time to return north. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about where barn swallows go in the winter and the amazing ways they survive—including traveling in large groups, some as large as one million birds. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.
Hamburger And French Flies
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Author : Carol Kent
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2022-08-29
Hamburger And French Flies written by Carol Kent and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-29 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow’s Story is the incredible true story of a barn swallow who survived against harrowing odds. Knocked from its nest when only days old, Raven was taken in by a student named Carol, who was spending her summer banding sandpipers in Dorchester Cape, New Brunswick with the Canadian Wildlife Service. Too small to be separated from his parents and with barely any feathers yet to keep him warm, Carol and her mother nursed Raven to full and exceptional health. With Raven’s best interest at heart, unbeknownst to the little swallow, Carol imparted him with survival habits. She encouraged him to fly and taught him where to uncover bugs when food was sparse. And when the time came, while it broke her heart to do so, Carol sent Raven to be with his own kind. Confused but with a new feeling stirring inside him, Raven obeyed and travelled south to survive the harsh Canadian winter. Follow Raven’s journey in Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow’s Story to learn the remarkable tale of familial bonds and natural instinct—how there is reunion and forgiveness even in distance and time apart. And how most of all, there is new life on the other side.
Bonding With The Barn Swallows
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Author : Adele Barger Wilson
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-12-16
Bonding With The Barn Swallows written by Adele Barger Wilson and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with Nature categories.
Replete with captivating photos and descriptions of Barn Swallow activity, this book's 186 pages convey the discovery, excitement, and wonder of three pairs of Barn Swallows nesting at arm's length from the only outside doorway to the author's home. This true-life adventure, illustrated by 117 full-color photos, occurs over two summers in the central Appalachian Mountains of the eastern US. A pair of Barn Swallows builds a nest, successfully defends it, and raises five chicks in it, all photographically documented. The following summer, two different pairs of Barn Swallows use the same nest to raise a total of nine more chicks. Fascinating details of the nesting behavior of these birds are provided. The author painstakingly clarifies her observations in light of research on this species and on passerines in general. Many of the observations fit into the molds of typical Barn Swallow behavior, yet others present topics for future studies. There are photos showing a male swallow perching at interesting locations at night to guard his mate while she is on the nest. Also included are numerous photos of hatchlings, chicks, and soon-to-be fledglings, both alone in the nest and being fed by their parents. Aside from presenting what she has learned about the behavior of her local Barn Swallow population, the author goes to great lengths to describe the visual nature of their plumages. First-year and adult plumages are contrasted, as well as male versus female. An extra bonus is the inclusion of photos of five juvenile Barn Swallows taken just nine to ten days after fledging, showing remarkable differences between their plumage patterns. Yet the author goes one step beyond describing mere observations. She shares real-life accounts of her personal interactions with these charming birds. There is one male swallow in particular who demonstrates unusual tameness. At first bewildered and perplexed by the swallow's behavior, the author eventually ascertains the reason for his friendliness. The male swallow chatters to the author one morning while perching on the porch rail at a distance of only three feet. Nine days later, from the utility wire, he again attempts to communicate with her through his unmistakable body language. Two days later, the mystery is solved. Circumstances reveal the content of the male swallow's message to her. Throughout the course of the book, the author discerns twelve different teachings, or lessons, that Barn Swallows impart to us by their behavior. These lessons consist of principles of daily living that we humans could do well to replicate. Both adults and children can enjoy this book. Regardless of one's reading level, the photos alone are certain to provide a valuable learning experience.
Swallow
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Author : Angela Turner
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2015-11-15
Swallow written by Angela Turner and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-15 with Nature categories.
Known as heralds of spring and beautiful, elegant flyers, swallows are among the most beloved of familiar birds. Because they return with the spring, swallows, as Angela Turner explains, have long been associated with the renewal of life, love, fidelity, and fertility, while their ability to travel incredible distances has given them associations with freedom and speed. That freedom, however, hasn’t kept them from becoming familiar figures in towns and cities. They often seem to even seek out human company—for example, barn swallows are known for nesting in our buildings and purple martins in our back yards. Destruction of their natural habitat, however, has proved dangerous to some species of swallow, and recent years have seen some populations dwindling to the point of near-extinction. Turner outlines the reasons for these declines as part of her engaging account of the natural and cultural history of this beloved bird.
The Occurrence Of Colonial Breeding In The Barn Swallow Hirundo Rustica And Its Adaptive Significance
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Author : Barbara Denniston Snapp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Occurrence Of Colonial Breeding In The Barn Swallow Hirundo Rustica And Its Adaptive Significance written by Barbara Denniston Snapp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Barn swallow categories.
The Story Of Fufu
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Author : Stephanie Kendall
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-10-11
The Story Of Fufu written by Stephanie Kendall and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-11 with categories.
In this true story I chronicled a family of barn swallows as they scouted for a nest site until the babies fledged and flew away.
Sexual Selection And The Barn Swallow
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Author : Anders Pape Møller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Sexual Selection And The Barn Swallow written by Anders Pape Møller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Barn swallow categories.
Moller explores the roles of behaviour, ecology, morphology, genetics, and evolution to provide a valuable synthesis of this work to date.