Usually observed as a flash of blue & orange from a riverbank most people are aware of Kingfishers but few of us are familiar with the intricacies of their day-to-day lives With their long dagger-like bills bright blue plumage & characteristic fast low flight over water Common Kingfishers are instantly recognisable The 90 or so species that belong to this colourful family have a cosmopolitan distribution & in Spotlight Kingfishers David Chandler celebrates their remarkable existence studying their unique adaptations & their courtship breeding & feeding habits He also investigates historical threats to Kingfishers considers their future & offers practical advice on how to find & see these glorious birds ...

Owls are charismatic & exceptionally well-loved characters in British wildlife & have always held a special place in our folklore & legends Their nocturnal habits mean few of us have been lucky enough to see them up close In RSPB Spotlight Owls Marianne Taylor introduces readers to every aspect of their lives including their physiology biology & behaviour as well as their history & future in conservation in Britain & abroad Five species of owl currently live in Britain
- the Tawny Barn Little Long-eared & Short-eared Owls
- & each of them as well as their relatives abroad are introduced here in detail alongside finest top quality colour photographs & fascinating behavioural images which will delight & inform the whole family The book begins with a look at owls in general then examines the five British species in more detail It discusses their evolutionary history & distribution around the world Their anatomy & adaptations are examined as well as their natural behaviours including hunting nesting & mating practices Next we are introduced to their life cycles beginning as eggs moving onto fledging & independence migration & finally death Marianne also

Includes:: a discussion of conservation as it affects owls & owls' unique relationships with humans & our culture



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Otters by Nicola Chester is an accessible & lively account of an intriguing & much-loved animal that surprisingly is still endangered & rarely seen despite a recent resurgence that has seen it expand from the remote countryside into our cities Nicola's charming informed text brings this elusive & exciting mammal into sharper focus revealing what an otter is & how they live feed play & breed Nicola reflects on how otters exist in our imaginations culturally & how that has changed over the years She also examines the many challenges otters have faced exposing what brought them to the brink of extinction & explores the challenges we face in trying to find & watch otters in the wild Each Spotlight title is carefully designed to introduce readers to the lives & behaviour of our favourite birds & mammals ...

Suitable for identifying common trees this book is helpful if you struggle to tell the difference between a Serbian spruce & a Silver birch It shows you what to look for where & related trees are shown side by side for quick comparison & identification 128 pages DK ...

The perfect pocket guide to bird-watching for beginners RSPB What's That Bird? is ideal if you struggle to tell a swift from a swallow It's the perfect pocket guide for beginners but also a handy reference for the more seasoned bird-watcher Featuring over 150 common European birds habitat overviews show you what to look for where & commonly confused birds are shown side by side for quick comparison & identification Become a successful bird-watcher in no time with RSPB What's The Bird? ...

Tear & fold the pages of this book & uncover fascinating facts about lots of different wildlife Do you know which tiny garden visitor can run as fast as a fully-grown man? Or why slugs leave behind a trail of slime? Can owls really turn their heads 360 degrees? With bright illustrations of your favourite garden animals bugs & flowers on every page & quizzes for you to complete these fold-ups are boredom-bustingly brilliant ...

Beechwood Marking Mortice Gauge Combination Marking Product images are for illustrative purposes only & may differ from actual product due to manufacturer changes ...

RST Bucket Trowel Soft Touch Handle Metal Tang Carbon Steel Blade Length 7 175mm Designed to clean out the bottom of the bucket ...

Black ABS Plastic case Fibreglass blade Measures from zero Metal End Hook Metal Case Strap 13mm Wide Blade ...

Black ABS Plastic case Fibreglass blade Measures from zero Metal End Hook Metal Case Strap 13mm Wide Blade ...