RAPTORS & THEIR CONSERVATION
We are very excited to introduce you to an important new book about monitoring raptors published by The Stationery Office.
This publication, 'Raptors: A Field Guide to Survey and Monitoring' provides detailed descriptions of survey methods for all species of raptor (Accipitriformes, Falconiformes, and Strigiformes), which regularly occur in the United Kingdom.
Below 'Raptors: A Field Guide to Survey and Monitoring', we have included four more fascinating and important related books for your consideration:
Jon Hardey, Humphrey Clark, Chris Wernham, Helen Riley and Brian Etheridge
Written and edited by members of the Scottish Raptor Monitoring
Group, this book draws on the knowledge and experience of over 300
raptor specialists and includes a CD-ROM containing raptor calls. 'Raptors: A Field Guide to Survey and
Monitoring' has been funded by Scottish Natural Heritage, with
assistance from the other Statutory Conservation Agencies in
Britain and Ireland, as well as non-government bodies concerned
with birds of prey. It is hoped that it will provide a starting point for
anyone wanting to begin a raptor study, and indeed to encourage a
new generation of raptor ecologists. More...
Pbk | June 2006 | #159280 | £14.99
RA Galvez, L Gavashelishvili and Z Javakhishvili
The first comprehensive field guide to all raptors and owls
recorded in Georgia (Caucasus region), describing 45 species
including breeding birds, seasonal residents, migrants, and rare
visitors. Includes accurate and practical information on
identification, behaviour, confusing species, habitat, food source,
nesting, and population status of each species within
Georgia. More...
This is a super little book and I commend the NHBS for carrying
it. There is plenty of information and good illustrations showing
different views and ID features making it a very useful book to
carry when you are birding in Europe - its small enough not to take
up much luggage [or even pocket] space yet has the majority of
raptors and owls you could see anywhere in Europe. The book is
compact so this review will be too. Buy it - you will help
conservation and have a very useful addition to your travelling
library -- www.fatbirder.com
Very good quality illustrations cover the adult appearance, with
smaller annotated illustrations showing age, sex and flight
details. The accompanying text, in two languages, give brief
descriptions of the species' characteristics, habits and habitats.
An excellent book for anyone travelling to that part of the world.
-- BTO News 259
Pbk | 2005 | #151791 | £14.99
Rishad Naoroji
Complete guide to the raptors of the Indian
subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives.
The huge diversity of habitat types and
altitudinal variation gives rise to a
correspondingly large avifauna. The diurnal birds of prey are well represented -
70 species of hawk, buzzard, kite, harrier, eagle,
vulture, falcon and falconet are found in the
region. More...
Hbk | August 2006 | #152436 | £40.00
James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie
First ever raptor world field guide, which uses all of the plates
from the author's 2001 'Raptors of the World' handbook. There is a
concise, revised text to all 340 species on facing pages. Several
of the plates have been reworked and repainted for this guide, and
there is an updated colour distribution map for each species.
A must buy for raptor enthusiasts. More...
Pbk | 2005 | #152432 | £19.99
BirdLife International
New review of bird conservation compiled by Ian Burfield and
Frans van Bommel
Full population data is included on all 526 species regularly occurring
in Europe. Half a page is devoted to each species, including an
illustration, distribution map, population and trends data, status
information, and a concise summary of its status across
Europe. More...
This work can only be described as monumental--British Birds
Any serious birder will find this fascinating reading.
New Scientist
Hbk | 2004 | #150394 | £30.00
 NHBS Monthly Catalogue
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