Each spring, formations of sandhill cranes crisscross the skies along Nebraska's Platte River in one of the last great migratory spectacles on the North American continent. From across the globe, tens of thousands of visitors gather to witness a land transformed, "wild with birds." But the central Platte River system is witness to even more than this wondrous annual event. It is also an abiding source of natural, agricultural, and economic life in three states as an icon of western history and a...
In a small nest in a large oak tree, the drama begins. A young American Robin breaks open his shell and emerges into a world that will provide the warmth of sunny days and the life-threatening chill of cold, rainy nights; the satisfaction of a full stomach and the danger of sudden predator attacks; and the chance to mature into an adult robin who'll begin the cycle of life all over again come next spring. In The Seasons of the Robin, Don Grussing tells the uncommon life story of one of the most...
Each spring and autumn hundreds of millions of birds - wildfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and passerines - migrate between higher and lower latitudes, or in some cases between high latitudes in the northern hemisphere and high latitudes in the southern hemisphere. In a handful of places around the world, a combination of geography, topography and climate combine to funnel migrant birds into narrow fronts, leading to migration hotspots, places where, for a few days each year, birds seem to be everywh...
Everyone loves owls. This informative book, covering the northern hemisphere, will be divided in two between thematic sections covering owl biology and species accounts for around 30 species (with emphasis on European and Nearctic species). The book is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about these awesome hunters of the night. It is comprehensive in coverage and includes all of the owls in the region.
I'm A Dental Hygienist And Before I Answer You I Will Need To Consult With My Parrot
by Parrot Books
Easy Birdhouses & Feeders: Simple Projects to Attract & Retain the Birds You Want
by Michael Berger
I'm A Mum And A Photographer Don't Underestimate My Magical Powers
by Magicaljob Books
The Forth Naturalist and Historian (Forth Naturalist & Historian S., #23) (Forth Naturalist & Historian, Vol 14)
In Planting for Garden Birds find straightforward ideas and easy to achieve plans that will make your garden irresistible to birds. Packed with interesting facts, environmental and habitat information as well as easy to achieve planting ideas, this is a practical, illustrated guide for people wanting to encourage more birdlife to their outdoor space. By gardening sustainably, you can make a considerable difference to the wildlife populations in your immediate area, as well as in the country as...