Birds Of The Masai Mara

Author : Adam Scott Kennedy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400844920

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Birds of the Masai Mara by Adam Scott Kennedy Pdf

Birds of the Masai Mara is a remarkably beautiful photographic guide featuring the bird species likely to be encountered by visitors to the popular Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. With an eye-catching layout, easy-to-use format, and no-jargon approach, the book contains more than 300 stunning photographs covering over 200 species of birds and is accessible and informative, rather than purely identification-based. A handy, brief introduction provides visitors with background on the habitats of the national park, and the guide's habitat-based approach makes it simple to identify any bird species according to where it is found. Based on the firsthand experiences of the author, Birds of the Masai Mara is an ideal companion to all those visiting the national reserve and to bird aficionados interested in learning more about the region. The only photographic guide to focus solely on the bird species of the Masai Mara National Reserve More than 300 remarkable photographs covering over 200 species Accessible text explores bird species behavior and species etymology A brief and handy introduction examines the habitats of the Masai Mara Easy-to-use habitat-based layout makes exciting birdwatching easy

Author : Adam Scott Kennedy,Vicki Kennedy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400844913

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Animals of the Masai Mara by Adam Scott Kennedy,Vicki Kennedy Pdf

One of the greatest attractions of a trip to Kenya is the chance to see animals such as lions, cheetah, leopards, zebra, and giraffe up close and in their natural habitats. Animals of the Masai Mara is a lavish photographic guide that explores the charismatic wildlife most likely to be encountered by a safari visitor to the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. More than 140 stunning photographs showcase 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes. Designed to be informative and locally accurate, rather than purely identification-based, this easy-to-use book pays particular attention to wildlife behavior and is written from the firsthand experiences of the authors and the knowledge of local safari guides. Numerous "Top Tips" throughout show readers how and where to locate specific species. The only field guide to focus solely on the wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Animals of the Masai Mara will be indispensable to visitors to this famous park and all nature enthusiasts with an interest in this area of the world. The only photographic guide specific to the animals of the Masai Mara National Reserve More than 140 remarkable photographs covering 65 mammals and 17 reptile species, including 6 snakes Accessible text explores animal behavior and other interesting facts A brief and informative introduction to the habitats of the Masai Mara

Author : Lisa Asch,Michael Brett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1868257479

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Masai Mara National Reserve by Lisa Asch,Michael Brett Pdf

This illustrated book presents an overview of Masai Mara National Reserve. It provides details about the environment, animals and birds that might be encountered, and how to gain the maximum use from a visit. A clear colour map shows places of interest, safari lodges, rest camps and drives.

Author : Nigel Wheatley
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400864287

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Where to Watch Birds in Africa by Nigel Wheatley Pdf

Where to Watch Birds in Africa is a field guide designed to help birders and general wildlife enthusiasts organize the most enriching trips possible throughout this great continent. From Morocco to Madagascar, this book presents over 200 bird-watching sites in detail and describes the species endemic to Africa. The traveler will find practical information on climate, transportation, accommodations, health, and safety as well as advice on a number of strategic questions: Where can we see birds that epitomize the continent? Which country supports the best cross-section of species and the most endemics? How many sites must be visited to see most of these birds? How much time do these trips take and when is the best time to go? Featuring over one hundred maps and fifty-one line drawings, this book is not only a guide but also a handy reference. Following a chapter on how to use the book, there is an introduction to the continent and its birds. The countries, archipelagos, and islands are then dealt with alphabetically. General introductions to each country are followed by site details, which include bird lists; a list of other wildlife present, if applicable; and the latest information on where to look for the best birds. Originally published in 1995. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Adam Scott Kennedy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400850815

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Birds of the Serengeti by Adam Scott Kennedy Pdf

Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one of the world's most famous wildlife regions. Birds of the Serengeti is a groundbreaking and essential photographic guide, featuring more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This easy-to-use guide includes 480 dazzling color photos, an attractive and handy layout, and informative and accessible text that discusses interesting behaviors and provides insights into species background. Rich in detail, this indispensable volume uses a habitat-based approach, making it simple for everyone—from the novice to the experienced birdwatcher—to locate diverse birds in this fascinating area of the world. Looks at more than 270 bird species most likely to be encountered in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Speke Gulf Features major plumage variations Habitat-based approach Informative and accessible text

Author : Leon A. Bennun,Peter Njoroge
Publisher : Nature Kenya East Africa Natural History Society
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112192740

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Important Bird Areas in Kenya by Leon A. Bennun,Peter Njoroge Pdf

Author : Adam Scott Kennedy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400851379

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Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley by Adam Scott Kennedy Pdf

Kenya's Rift Valley includes four major national parks--Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Mount Longonot, and Hell's Gate--as well as many smaller areas that are outstanding for wildlife. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley features the 320 bird species that are most likely to be encountered on safari in this world-famous region, which runs from Lake Baringo in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. Featuring over 500 stunning color photos, this beautiful guide breaks new ground with its eye-catching layout and easy-to-use format. The book follows a habitat-based approach and provides interesting information about the ecology and behaviors of each species. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley avoids technical jargon in the species descriptions, which makes the guide easily accessible to anyone. With it, you will be identifying birds in no time. Stunning photos of 320 bird species Major plumage variations depicted Jargon-free text Helpful notes on what to look and listen for, behavior, and why some birds are so named

Author : Adam Scott Kennedy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691159072

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Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley by Adam Scott Kennedy Pdf

Kenya's Rift Valley includes four major national parks--Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Mount Longonot, and Hell's Gate--as well as many smaller areas that are outstanding for wildlife. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley features the 320 bird species that are most likely to be encountered on safari in this world-famous region, which runs from Lake Baringo in the north to Lake Magadi in the south. Featuring over 500 stunning color photos, this beautiful guide breaks new ground with its eye-catching layout and easy-to-use format. The book follows a habitat-based approach and provides interesting information about the ecology and behaviors of each species. Birds of Kenya's Rift Valley avoids technical jargon in the species descriptions, which makes the guide easily accessible to anyone. With it, you will be identifying birds in no time. Stunning photos of 320 bird species Major plumage variations depicted Jargon-free text Helpful notes on what to look and listen for, behavior, and why some birds are so named

Author : Richard Trillo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781409330189

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The Rough Guide to Kenya by Richard Trillo Pdf

The new-look full colour Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate companion to East Africa's biggest travel destination. Get under the skin of cosmopolitan Nairobi with full coverage of the city's nightlife, restaurants and hotels. There's also detailed information on how to make the most of the Maasai Mara reserve and discover the best Indian Ocean beaches, as well as the northern deserts andthe various national parks. With detailed background information and a handy wildlife guide, this is the essential guide for your next holiday, whether you're visiting for a two-week safari or going to Kenya on business, with its wealth of practical advice and the best maps of any guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Kenya. Now available in ePub format.

Author : Richard Modlin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781403373328

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Malachite Lion by Richard Modlin Pdf

Libraries are full of travel books on Africa, but Malachite Lion is a narrative of an unplanned adventure, a modern odyssey that recounts the mysteries and paradoxes of East Africa. The book describes a journey through the crowded, bustling streets of Nairobi, into the wilds of Masai Mara and Amboseli, to ancient, mystifying Mombasa, electrifying Malindi and the sensuous Seychelles. Much of our experience with today’s East Africa is limited by what we see in edited natural history documentaries and sensational news stories. For most of us the place is a fantasy, as unreal as Sindbad's Baghdad. Richard Modlin’s exciting account of his travels through Kenya and the Seychelles will dispel some of the apprehensions that cloak this strange land and its people. His experiences as a scientist and academic have provided him with the skills to interestingly record his provocative observations, interactions, experiences, feelings and thoughts, and transport the reader beyond the confines of a tour bus. Descriptions of his encounters with the variety of indigenous people and wildlife are poignant, humorous and heartwarming. Malachite Lion is a definite read for anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to East Africa realistically and vicariously.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241278437

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The Rough Guide to Kenya by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide to Kenya has been the most authoritative guide to the country since it was first published in 1987. The fully revised, full-colour 11th edition covers the country in fine detail. Learn how to cope with and enjoy Nairobi; visit the Maasai Mara without the crowds; explore lesser-known parks and conservancies; and make the most of the Indian Ocean coast. A wealth of practical information covers the highways and byways, supported by the most thoroughly researched and reliable background coverage available. Go on safari in Tsavo East, Amboseli, Samburu Reserve and Meru National Park. Explore Rift Valley lakes, Mount Kenya, the Kakamega Forest and the Shimba Hills. Enjoy the Indian Ocean - not just at Diani Beach, Mombasa and Watamu, but also at Msambweni, Tiwi and Kilifi. Stop off in Machakos, Nanyuki and Kisumu and visit local markets, museums and wildlife sanctuaries. Whether you're visiting for a safari and beach holiday or embarking on a longer stay, The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate travel guide.

Author : Denis Summers-Smith
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408137826

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In Search of Sparrows by Denis Summers-Smith Pdf

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 opportunities to travel opened up, his interest blossomed to take in the genus Passer as a whole. His travels would ultimately lead to his study of all but one group, found only in the deepest Turkestan, and to the publication of his authoritative monograph on sparrows in 1988. While that book presented his knowledge of sparrow biology, this volume tells the other, human, side of the tale. His wry descriptions of the tribulations and unexpected pleasures of a traveller on four continents, from the Himalayas and Thailand, to Africa and the Americas (with a good few islands in between) are interspersed with observations and speculations on the biology of sparrows in a wide variety of habitats. Everywhere local officials and birdwatchers warmed to the eccentric Scot in pursuit of the little birds that nobody notices but which so often make their homes beside us. The author's own photographs and delightful cartoons by Euan Dunn further paint the picture of this lifelong search.

Author : Aditya Shah
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781482852462

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Masai Mara Capturing the Wilderness by Aditya Shah Pdf

The Masai Mara national reserve, covering an area of about 1510 square kilometres, is considered as one of the regions in Africa with the highest wildlife density. It is part of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, and continues as the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania.? The Mara is an ecosystem that hosts a plethora of wildlife. Ranging from vibrant birds to the royal Big 5, it truly is a photographers haven. It contains all that a wildlife photographer can hope for. No two days; indeed no two moments here are ever the same. Aditya was witness to this, as his photographs demonstrate. A cheetah climbing onto a jeep; or a pride of lions savouring their prized kill, the endless energy possessed in this region has been captured by Adityas unerring lens.

Author : Terry Stevenson,John Fanshawe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472986627

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Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson,John Fanshawe Pdf

This spectacular new edition of the best-selling Helm field guide of all time covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Over 1,300 species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes the identification, status, range, habits and voice, with fully updated range maps for each species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region – East Africa shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.

Author : Henry Gage,Cowander V. Gage,Sabrina V. Gage
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781438902098

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Plantation Life on Old River and Beyond by Henry Gage,Cowander V. Gage,Sabrina V. Gage Pdf

Issac Asimov once said "I write for the same reason I breathe - because if I didn't I would die." I feel the same way. My poetry is an outlet for my frustration, my anger, my happiness, and my confusion. While reading the poetry contained in these pages you may feel those same emotions. My goal was to trap these feelings in the moment and set them free. Some of these pages contain advice that may benefit you in some way. Take to heart the words and emotions trapped here and then set your problems free as well. Don't let them drown you..... just let them go.