Captivating insight into the world of the kestrel through the eyes of an enthusiastic raptor fieldworker - this is an appealing book that rightfully raises the profile of the kestrel. A comprehensive picture of this delightful falcon is portrayed, including its lifestyle and the factors that affect its breeding success and survival. This is based upon almost 40 years' monitoring of the kestrel in south-west Scotland and further afield by the author and colleagues, giving a flavour of the integrated approach to monitoring and conservation.
In an easy-to-read style, the author has combined a mixture of facts with entertaining anecdotes and experiences, complemented with a wide range of colour illustrations. The reader is taken to exotic locations such as the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Cape Verde Islands to see the endemic island kestrels which have always held a great fascination for the author. Through this personal and well-informed account the reader gains access to the world of the kestrel.
Captivating insight into the world of the kestrel through the eyes of an enthusiastic raptor fieldworker - this is an appealing book that rightfully raises the profile of the kestrel. A comprehensive picture of this delightful falcon is portrayed, including its lifestyle and the factors that affect its breeding success and survival. This is based upon almost 40 years' monitoring of the kestrel in south-west Scotland and further afield by the author and colleagues, giving a flavour of the integrated approach to monitoring and conservation.
In an easy-to-read style, the author has combined a mixture of facts with entertaining anecdotes and experiences, complemented with a wide range of colour illustrations. The reader is taken to exotic locations such as the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Cape Verde Islands to see the endemic island kestrels which have always held a great fascination for the author. Through this personal and well-informed account the reader gains access to the world of the kestrel.
Kestrels for Company
208
Kestrels for Company
208
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849950299 |
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| Publisher: | Whittles Publishing |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2011 |
| Pages: | 208 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d) |