The Birdwatchers

Author : William Shaw
Publisher : Mulholland Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316316255

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The Birdwatcher by William Shaw Pdf

Police Sergeant William South has a good reason to shy away from murder investigations: he is a murderer himself. A methodical, diligent, and exceptionally bright detective, South is an avid birdwatcher and trusted figure in his small town on the rugged Kentish coast. He also lives with the deeply buried secret that, as a child in Northern Ireland, he may have killed a man. When a fellow birdwatcher is found murdered in his remote home, South's world flips. The culprit seems to be a drifter from South's childhood; the victim was the only person connecting South to his early crime; and a troubled, vivacious new female sergeant has been relocated from London and assigned to work with South. As our hero investigates, he must work ever-harder to keep his own connections to the victim, and his past, a secret. The Birdwatcher is British crime fiction at its finest; a stirring portrait of flawed, vulnerable investigators; a meticulously constructed mystery; and a primal story of fear, loyalty and vengeance. **Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year

Author : Simon James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 0744598028

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The Birdwatchers by Simon James Pdf

Jess and Grandad return in this delightful follow-up to the popular The Wild Woods. When I go birdwatching, things happen, Grandad says. Sometimes, he says, the birds draw him while he's drawing them. Sometimes, he says, the birds help him find their names in his bird book. Birds are amazing, says Grandad. But Jess isn't sure. So one day she goes birdwatching with Grandad to see for herself - Simon James's many bestselling titles include Dear Greenpeace and Leon and Bob, a Smarties Book Prize Silver Medal Winner. - Simon James's books often contain a message about respecting and caring for our natural world, and this is no exception. - Whimsical, witty and poignant, this is a wonderful follow-up to The Wild Woods.

Author : Dot Barlowe
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486487946

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The Birdwatcher's Coloring Book by Dot Barlowe Pdf

Thirty full-page illustrations of U.S. and Canadian species include an oriole perched in a tree and a bald eagle diving for fish. Captions identify where species nest.

Author : Simon Barnes
Publisher : Short Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780720692

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How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher by Simon Barnes Pdf

THE BESTSELLING BIRDWATCHING CLASSIC - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 'A delightful ode to the wild world outside the kitchen window - leaves you with the warm feeling that a shared love conquers all.' The Daily Telegraph 'A witty, perceptive book; thoughtful, instructive and full of simple wisdom.' The Daily Mail Look out the window. See a bird. Enjoy it. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a bad birdwatcher. Anyone who has ever gazed up at the sky or stared out of the window knows something about birds. In this fun, eye-opening and inspiring book, award-winning nature writer Simon Barnes paints a riveting picture of how birdwatching has framed his life and can help us all to a better understanding of our place on this planet. How to be a Bad Birdwatcher shows why birdwatching is not the preserve of twitchers, but one of the simplest, cheapest and most rewarding pastimes around.

Author : Sy Barlowe
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486410593

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Beginning Birdwatcher's Book by Sy Barlowe Pdf

Fact-filled book with sticker images of blue jay, American crow, mourning dove, barn owl, and 44 other birds, plus informative text noting bird's size, habitat, eating habits, and other data.

Author : Elizabeth Rosenthal
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781599216447

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Birdwatcher by Elizabeth Rosenthal Pdf

[2015 Reprint] Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book designed to go outdoors and help people identify the elements of nature. This self-proclaimed “student of nature” combined spectacular writing with detailed illustrations to ultimately publish many other books, winning every possible award and medal for natural science, ornithology, and conservation. Birdwatcher is a comprehensive, illustrated biography of Roger Tory Peterson--a hero in the conservation world--including interviews with friends, family, and protégés.

Author : Christopher W. Leahy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 0691113882

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The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife by Christopher W. Leahy Pdf

For amateurs and seasoned birders, this quintessential A to Z guide provides accounts of the basic elements of bird life, as well as easy-to-access information on such subjects as physiology and anatomy, terms and jargon, definitions and etymology, and ornithological groupings.

Author : Weldon Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781681888651

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The Bird Watcher's Journal (Birding Log Book; Birding Field Diary; Birder Gifts) by Weldon Owen Pdf

A durable, lightweight journal for bird watchers to record sightings and organize notes. Welcome to your bird watching journal, a comprehensive place to record your sightings and experiences, and to keep notes for the future. Birding Logs include guided prompts to track key information such as each bird's name, colors and markings, habitat, and behavior, as well as your current location and weather. Blank pages provide space for sketches, lists, and additional notes. The final section, Birding Checklists, gives you a place to track backyard birds local to you, a wish list of birds you hope to spot one day, and destinations you want to travel to for bird watching. DELUXE JOURNAL Rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic-band closure, elastic pen loop, inside pocket for convenient storage, and high-quality paper that ink won't bleed through. SPECIALIZED PAGES This guided journal gives the writer places to record their bird sightings, with specialized details including weather, season, habitat, behavior, colors and markings, as well as space for sketches and other notes. LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: Fits easily into a backpack or glove box, allowing for quick access for notes on the go.

Author : Mark Avery,Keith Betton
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784270537

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Behind the Binoculars by Mark Avery,Keith Betton Pdf

Mark Avery and Keith Betton, passionate birdwatchers and conservationists, interview members of the birdwatching community about the lives of famous birdwatchers. They take you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities.

Author : Barbara Mearns,Richard Mearns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Ornithologists
ISBN : 0955673933

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Biographies for Birdwatchers by Barbara Mearns,Richard Mearns Pdf

Author : William Edwin Davis
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1994-06-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015032227970

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DEAN OF BIRDWATCHERS by William Edwin Davis Pdf

One of America's most influential ornithologists, Ludlow Griscom (1890-1959) ushered in the shift to modern birding with binoculars with his conviction that "one need not shoot a bird to know what it was". Drawing on the writings of Griscom and his contemporaries, this biography reveals the complex man who popularized birdwatching as a more democratic, less aristocratic alternative to hunting and influenced a generation of notable future "birders", including Roger Tory Peterson, Joseph J. Hickey, and Allan Cruickshank. During the ten years he was a curator of birds for the American Museum of Natural History, Griscom set forth principles of field identification that revolutionized birding as a hobby and a sport. He also became an international authority on the birds of Central and South America, as well as the local authority on avian populations in the New York City and Boston areas. Davis vividly portrays this odd, often abrasive, man whose brusque and assertive manner tended to polarize associates into pro- and anti-Griscom factions. He follows Griscom's involvement with such groups as the National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Griscom eloquently fought for the establishment of federal preserves at Plum Island and Monomoy in Massachusetts. He also spoke against tendencies toward petty competition among different environmental groups. This first biography of America's first birder captures the tenor of an almost maddeningly active life.

Author : Linda Westervelt
Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Alphabet books
ISBN : 0789300095

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Roger Tory Peterson's ABC of Birds by Linda Westervelt Pdf

Photographs, paintings, and simple text present different birds and some avian features for each letter of the alphabet

Author : Frédéric Keck
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478007555

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Avian Reservoirs by Frédéric Keck Pdf

After experiencing the SARS outbreak in 2003, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan all invested in various techniques to mitigate future pandemics involving myriad cross-species interactions between humans and birds. In some locations microbiologists allied with veterinarians and birdwatchers to follow the mutations of flu viruses in birds and humans and create preparedness strategies, while in others, public health officials worked toward preventing pandemics by killing thousands of birds. In Avian Reservoirs Frédéric Keck offers a comparative analysis of these responses, tracing how the anticipation of bird flu pandemics has changed relations between birds and humans in China. Drawing on anthropological theory and ethnographic fieldwork, Keck demonstrates that varied strategies dealing with the threat of pandemics—stockpiling vaccines and samples in Taiwan, simulating pandemics in Singapore, and monitoring viruses and disease vectors in Hong Kong—reflect local geopolitical relations to mainland China. In outlining how interactions among pathogens, birds, and humans shape the way people imagine future pandemics, Keck illuminates how interspecies relations are crucial for protecting against such threats.

Author : Gayle Smith Padgett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999429566

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The Birdwatcher's Wife by Gayle Smith Padgett Pdf

Amazon Print version. Living la belle vie in Provence is a dream come true for American expats Gayle and Ralph. But their tranquil world is turned upside-down when serious birdwatcher Ralph suggests a year-long quest to find 200 bird species in France.The eat-preen-love life cycle of birds does not fascinate Gayle, but an off-the-beaten-track adventure does. Ancient hilltop villages, vibrant outdoor markets, and delectable delicacies await! Aware that the mission is powered by passion and protective of their relationship, she insists Ralph go slow and savor the experience. He agrees ? but is it a promise he can keep?They'll crisscross the country, from the Mediterranean to the English Channel, the Pyrenees to the Alps. Mother Nature's mighty forces, heart-pounding alpine roads, and mosquito-ridden marshes challenge their resolve. However, France's natural beauty, captivating culture, and astounding birdlife lead the way ... to discoveries that surprise them both.

Author : George Harrison
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1988-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780671663742

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The Backyard Bird Watcher by George Harrison Pdf

Provides advice and step-by-step instructions for converting a back yard into a bird sanctuary.