UID:
almafu_9959238972802883
Format:
1 online resource (273 p.)
Edition:
Course Book
ISBN:
0-691-17572-1
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1-4008-5021-5
Series Statement:
Wildlife Explorer Guides
Content:
Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today. He delves into the history of these magnificent birds and talks in depth with the scientists and conservationists who are striving to safeguard them. In doing so, he profiles the writers, poets and filmmakers who have done so much to change the public's perception of birds of prey. There are success stories-five birds of prey that were extinct have become reestablished with viable populations-but persecution is still rife. Featuring drawings by famed wildlife artist Bruce Pearson, this book reveals why we must cherish and celebrate our birds of prey, and why we neglect them at our peril.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Foreword --
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Introduction --
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The Sparrowhawk --
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The Osprey --
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The Honey Buzzard --
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The White -Tailed Eagle --
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The Marsh Harrier --
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The Hen Harrier --
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The Montagu'S Harrier --
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The Goshawk --
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The Common Buzzard --
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The Golden Eagle --
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The Kestrel --
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The Merlin --
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The Hobby --
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The Peregrine Falcon --
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Conclusion --
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Further Reading --
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Acknowledgements
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Issued also in print.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-691-15764-2
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-306-73276-X
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1515/9781400850211
