A Sparrowhawk's Lament : How British Breeding Birds of Prey Are Faring /
Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's bird...
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Format: | Électronique eBook |
Langue: | Inglés |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press,
2014.
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Collection: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Accès en ligne: | Texto completo |
Résumé: | Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today. He delves into the history of these marvelous birds and talks in depth with the scientists and conservationists who are striving to safeguard them. |
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Description matérielle: | 1 online resource (256 pages). |
ISBN: | 9781400850211 |