Wildlife Watching Skills

by Duncan James

Overview

A miscellany of wildlife watching skills, tricks and facts.

This book is written by Dr Duncan James, a scientist turned writer with almost 40 years wildlife watching experience.

The focus is on unusual wildlife watching skills. There are no photographs, simply lots to read (with a few illustrative maps mixed in) about nature and nature watching.

Learn advanced binocular techniques. Discover how to move stealthily without disturbing the wildlife around you. Find out how the orbit of the Earth can help you to plan an ecotourism vacation. Read short summaries of the wildlife of every continent. Learn how to see whales and dolphins. Discover why humans have two legs and not five. Find out how a telescope can give stunning close views of butterflies. Read about how to survive bear attacks and evade swarms of bees. Learn the rules for Duncan's favourite nature games. Discover why trees are green. Learn activities to help guide children in learning about the environment. Discover how to see wild animals before they see you. Read about bird identification. Reflect on the philosophical question of whether you should even try to identify the animals you see or not. And much, much more.

"I hope you enjoy this book and that you in turn pass on to others the wildlife watching skills you find most useful and the facts you find most fascinating; join me in helping everyone to enjoy this wonderful hobby." Dr Duncan James

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186039167
Publisher:	Dr Duncan James
Publication date:	03/11/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	729,250
File size:	777 KB

About the Author

Duncan gained a PhD in science in 1999 and then went on to work as a scientist before becoming a teacher in various disciplines and finally becoming a writer.

His maths book originates in his tutoring of the subject. His dance book originates from his hobby of many years. His ecotourism books originate from his extreme obsession with exploration and nature that has led to months of most years being dedicated to exploring with a tent and sleeping bag the corners of the planet on which he has found himself. Finally, his fiction books are a later arrival and are inspired by his varied life exploring the world, science, language and the incredible breadth of human knowledge. His fiction books touch on many things including the nature of being human, the nature of human civilisation and what might become of this species and its creations in the future.