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  • The Sparrows

    by Denis Summers-Smith ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    While Denis Summers-Smith's monograph The Sparrows presented his knowledge of sparrow biology, this volume tells the other, human, side of the tale.Denis Summers-Smith first took up the study of the House Sparrow in 1947, thinking that the difficulties of travel in post-war Britain would best suit the study of a species always close at hand. The humble House Sparrow, common everywhere, was ... Read more

    $81.99 CAD

  • In Search of Sparrows

    by Denis Summers-Smith ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    The humble House Sparrow, common everywhere, was surprisingly poorly researched and Summers-Smith's work soon provided interesting insights into this successful and adaptable little bird.Denis Summers-Smith first took up the study of the House Sparrow in 1947, thinking that the difficulties of travel in post-war Britain would best suit the study of a species always close at hand. As new ... Read more

    $81.99 CAD

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    It's estimated that 50 to 60 million Americans count birding among their hobbies. Some hang feeders in their backyards and accumulate yard lists; others participate in annual "Christmas Counts"; a select few travel to the ends of the earth in an effort to see every bird in the world. With Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die, Chris Santella takes the best-selling "Fifty Places" recipe and ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tweet of the Day

    A Year of Britain's Birds from the Acclaimed Radio 4 Series

    by Brett Westwood, Stephen Moss ...
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  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of European Birds: An Essential Guide To Birds Of Europe (Mobi Reference)

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    The Encyclopedia of European Birds describes and illustrates over 1,000 birds. With Over 30,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every birder from the novice to the experienced observer.FEATURES:- Information about each European Bird. - Over 30,000 color photographs. - Intuitive navigation: navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. - Includes list of birds by ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Genius of Birds

    by Jennifer Ackerman ...
    **“Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of ‘bird brains,’ [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . .” —New York Times Book Review“A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence.” —Scientific AmericanAn award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess**Birds are astonishingly ... Read more

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  • Gifts of the Crow

    How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

    by John Marzluff, Ph.D., Tony Angell ...
    Stan Coren’s groundbreaking The Intelligence of Dogs meets Bernd Heinrich’s classic Mind of the Raven in this astonishing, beautifully illustrated look at the uncanny intelligence and emotions of crows.Playful, social, and passionate, crows have brains that are huge for their body size, which allows them to think, plan, and reconsider their actions. They also exhibit an avian kind of eloquence, ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

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  • Bird Detective

    Investigating the Secret Lives of Birds

    by Bridget Stutchbury ...
    A Yale-educated professor of biology and a GG finalist for Silence of the Songbirds, Bridget Stutchbury roams forests studying the social lives and sexual antics of birds, sharing with us the curious reasons for their strange behaviour, bright colouring and elaborate songs. Are birds truly faithful to their mates? Stutchbury explains the science behind the surprisingly sophisticated and often ... Read more

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  • Happy Birding

    by Harold R. Lee ...
    Series series Correct Times
    Imagine yourself lying in your bed. The morning sun is just peeking through your window. Along with the sun, you hear the melodious song of birds chirping their "good mornings" to each other --- and to you! Have you ever wondered what those birds looked like? Why they are close enough for you to hear? What interesting characteristics they have about them??Bird watching is a sport that has been ... Read more

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    by Alex Sally ...
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    Make better videos with your camera or camcorderAn easy way guideAlex SallyThis best-selling beginners guide to making video is a 'must read' for anyone with an interest in filming with their dslr, camcorder or compact camera. If just one of the tips in this guide improves your videos, it will prove to be the best accessory you buy. With money saving tips and advice on buying and choosing a dslr ... Read more

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  • Chamberlain’s Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands

    by Ian Sinclair ...
    Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands is a comprehensive guide to the bird life of Madagascar, the Seychelles, theComoros, and the Mascarenes – an area that boasts high levels of endemism. This new, expanded edition is fully updated to reflect taxonomic changes, and now describes and illustrates 502 species. The species accounts cover the birds’ appearance, basic behaviour, preferred habitats, ... Read more

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