Henry ` Birdie` Bowers realised his life`s ambition when he was selected for Captain Scott`s Terra Nova expedition to the Antarctic, yet he also met his death on the journey. Born to a sea-faring father & adventurous mother on the Firth of Clyde, Bowers` boyhood obsession with travel & adventure took him round the world several times & his life appears, with hindsight, to have been a ceaseless preparation for his ultimate, Antarctic challenge. Although just 5ft 4in, he was a bundle of energy; knowledgeable, indefatigable & the ultimate team player. In Scott`s words, he was `a marvel`. This biography, drawing on Bowers` letters, journals & previously neglected material, sheds new light on Bowers & tells the full story of the hardy naval officer who could always lift his companions` spirits. ...

” There is a great deal more to birding than simply identifying species & ticking them off a list... The places, the experiences, the feelings, the fun, even the frustrations. Those are the joys”. In this enjoyable & accessible practical guide, self-confessed birdwatching fanatic Bill Oddie teams up with experienced nature broadcaster & author Stephen Moss to impart a lifetime of knowledge & handy tips. Guiding you through your first steps into the world of birding with useful information on equipment, techniques & important insider hints, Bill`s warm & friendly advice will help you on your very first birding trip, & his priceless knowledge of what to look out for will aid you as you develop to track the rarest birds & most treasured spectacles. Peppered with humorous anecdotes & musings, & illustrated throughout with useful colour photographs & Bill`s own sketches & diagrams, ” Birding with Bill Oddie” is the essential birding field guide, clearing the way for you to fully enjoy this most thrilling & fulfilling of pastimes. ...

2015 was the biggest year of Noah Strycker s life. That year Noah Strycker set himself a goal: to become the first person to see half the world s birds in one year. Traveling to 41 countries, on all seven continents, with a backpack, binoculars & a series of one-way tickets, it became the greatest adventure in birding. There are 10, 000 species of birds in the world, & in 2015 Noah Strycker spotted 6, 042 of them. He earned an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for this remarkable achievement, & Birding without Borders is his record of an astonishing year. Noah Strycker has been described as the world s greatest birdwatcher but, for him, birdwatching is a means of understanding the world that we share with birds. Birds live in almost every part of the Earth, from New York City to the South Pole (even on Mount Everest): Birds are true global citizens, free to come & go as they please. On January 1st 2015 Noah was on a Russian ship in Antarctica & at 3 a.m. he saw his first bird of the year, a Cape Petrel. There was a Turkey Vulture in the Falkland Islands, a Jamaican Owl in Jamaica, a Sooty Flycatcher in Cameroon, a Twite in China, a Noisy Friarbird in Australia &, finally, a Silver-breasted Broadbill on December 31st in India. Along the way Noah meets a colourful cast of tallow birders. He travels through war zones, floods & areas of ecological devastation (as well as areas where conservation has triumphed). Noah gains a unique perspective on how we are protecting the world birds share with us. ...

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look & updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers & nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain & Europe. Authoritative text & beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour & distinctive features, & information on juveniles, range & habitat, nests, call & breeding sites. In addition, an extensive introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats & migration, & gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy & where to go to spot the most desirable species. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain & Europe. ...

An authoritative guide to the identification, lifestyles & habitats of Britain's best-loved birds, this pocket reference book will help you to appreciate the birds you see every day in your garden or out & about. You'll find out what they are called, discover the secrets of their behaviour, their nesting habits, mating rituals & their songs. Just keep your eyes & ears open & you'll soon become an expert birder! ...

A fantastic first book on birds, Nature Explorers Birds is the perfect companion for children eager to understand the world of ornithology. Explore the skies & find out all about various types of birds, from birds of prey to tropical birds, & how a bird makes its nest. With exciting activities, including how to make a bird feeder, & plenty of fun facts, Nature Explorers Birds is a must for children curious about birds & keen to explore the world. ...

With information on 250 species, this is a guide to British birds which is intended for birdwatchers of all levels of experience, & covers identification, habitats, & birdwatching equipment & techniques. There are descriptions of all the birds, arranged in evolutionary order by family, & artwork which depicts different appearances in different seasons, as well as the bird in flight. A boxed section contains basic information in note form, on length, weight, habitat, movements, population & breeding habits. ...

Combining moving images with an illustrated identification guide, this book-&-video gift pack provides a cross-referenced guide to the birds of Britain. The video shows the living bird in its habitat, with an on-screen page number for reference to the detailed information in the book. Each bird is arranged in an evolutionary order, by family, & a key facts section contains basic information in note form, on length, weight, habitat, movements, population & breeding habits. There is also an introduction which covers the identification of birds, habitats, & birdwatching equipment & techniques. ...

One of the most amazing & accessible wildlife-watching destinations on earth, the ” Top End” of Australia`s Northern Territory is home to incredible birds & animals--from gaudy Red-collared Lorikeets to sinister Estuarine Crocodiles & raucous Black Flying-foxes. With this lavishly illustrated photographic field guide, you will be able to identify the most common creatures & learn about their fascinating biology--from how Agile Wallaby mothers can pause their pregnancies to why Giant Frogs spend half the year buried underground in waterproof cocoons. The Top End stretches from the tropical city of Darwin in the north, to the savannas of Mataranka in the south, & southwest across the vast Victoria River escarpments to the Western Australian border. The region

Includes:: some of Australia`s most popular & impressive tourist destinations, such as Kakadu, Litchfield, Nitmiluk, & Gregory national parks, & is visited by more than two hundred thousand tourists every year. An essential field guide for anyone visiting the Top End, this book will vastly enhance your appreciation of the region`s remarkable wildlife.* Features hundreds of stunning color photographs *

Includes:: concise information on identification & preferred habitat for each species * Provides a summary of each species` life history, including interesting habits, & suggestions on where to see it * Offers valuable tips on searching for wildlife in the Top End * An essential guide for visitors to the Top End, from Darwin south to Katherine & Kununurra, including Kakadu, Litchfield, Nitmiluk & Gregory national parks



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Birds & Mammals of Svalbard is a comprehensive guide to the fauna of the islands. From whales & walruses to polar bears, puffins & gulls, each species is illustrated by a colour photo & is described in detail with information on distribution, general ecology, life history & reproduction, & status & management in Svalbard. ...