The Mammals Of Great Britain And Ireland

Author : Derek Crawley,Frazer Coomber,Laura Kubasiewicz,Colin Harrower,Peter Evans,James Waggitt,Bethany Smith,Fiona Matthews,Mammal Society
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781784272050

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Atlas of the Mammals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by Derek Crawley,Frazer Coomber,Laura Kubasiewicz,Colin Harrower,Peter Evans,James Waggitt,Bethany Smith,Fiona Matthews,Mammal Society Pdf

Based on more than 1.8 million records, this Atlas provides the most up-to-date information on the current distributions of both terrestrial and marine mammals in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Many changes over time, such as the rapid invasion of the grey squirrel, the recovery of the pine marten and the decline of the water vole, are readily apparent from the detailed maps. Fully illustrated with photographs, detailed information is provided for 84 species, including descriptions of their ecology and identification, together with graphs showing the seasonal distribution of records. Data are also presented for feral species, vagrants, and cetaceans that have only ever been found as strandings. The Atlas will be an invaluable source of information to mammal enthusiasts, professional ecologists, and policy makers.

Author : Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691224862

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Britain's Mammals Updated Edition by Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn Pdf

A comprehensive photographic field guide to the mammals of Great Britain and Ireland Britain’s Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Great Britain and Ireland in recent times—including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features 500 stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species. This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification, and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour, and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs—including tracks, droppings and nests—that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. Guidance is also provided on ways of studying and observing mammals—including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching. In addition, the book contains sections on mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Great Britain and Ireland. Comprehensive coverage of all 126 mammal species recorded 500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features Up-to-date distribution maps Detailed illustrations of tracks, dentition and other identification features Helpful tips for identifying tracks and other signs you may encounter Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations Advice on finding and watching mammals

Author : Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691156972

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Britain's Mammals by Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn Pdf

A comprehensive photographic field guide to the mammals of Britain and Ireland Britain's Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Britain and Ireland in recent times—including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features hundreds of stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species. This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs—including tracks, droppings and nests—that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. In addition, guidance is provided on ways of studying and observing mammals—including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching—as well as mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Britain and Ireland. Comprehensive coverage of every mammal recorded in Britain and Ireland 500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features Up-to-date distribution maps Detailed illustrations of tracks, dentition and other identification features Helpful tips for identifying tracks and other signs you may find in the field Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations Advice on finding and watching mammals

Author : John Guille Millais
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : Mammals
ISBN : UOM:39015063454378

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The Mammals of Great Britain and Ireland by John Guille Millais Pdf

Author : Stephen Harris,Derek William Yalden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Mammals
ISBN : 0906282659

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Mammals of the British Isles by Stephen Harris,Derek William Yalden Pdf

Author : Norman Maclean
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139788694

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Silent Summer by Norman Maclean Pdf

Over the past 20 years dramatic declines have taken place in UK insect populations. Eventually, such declines must have knock-on effects for other animals, especially high profile groups such as birds and mammals. This authoritative, yet accessible account details the current state of the wildlife in Britain and Ireland and offers an insight into the outlook for the future. Written by a team of the country's leading experts, it appraises the changes that have occurred in a wide range of wildlife species and their habitats and outlines urgent priorities for conservation. It includes chapters on each of the vertebrate and major invertebrate groups, with the insects covered in particular depth. Also considered are the factors that drive environmental change and the contribution at local and government level to national and international wildlife conservation. Essential reading for anyone who is interested in, and concerned about, UK wildlife.

Author : Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691224718

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Britain's Mammals Updated Edition by Dominic Couzens,Andy Swash,Robert Still,Jon Dunn Pdf

A comprehensive photographic field guide to the mammals of Great Britain and Ireland Britain’s Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Great Britain and Ireland in recent times—including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features 500 stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species. This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification, and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour, and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs—including tracks, droppings and nests—that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. Guidance is also provided on ways of studying and observing mammals—including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching. In addition, the book contains sections on mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Great Britain and Ireland. Comprehensive coverage of all 126 mammal species recorded 500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features Up-to-date distribution maps Detailed illustrations of tracks, dentition and other identification features Helpful tips for identifying tracks and other signs you may encounter Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations Advice on finding and watching mammals

Author : Jon Dunn,Robert Still,Hugh Harrop
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400844968

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Britain's Sea Mammals by Jon Dunn,Robert Still,Hugh Harrop Pdf

Britain's Sea Mammals is the essential field guide to all the sea mammals--whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals--found in coastal Britain. The book features more than 100 stunning photographs and close to 40 detailed and beautiful illustrations of 34 species of sea mammals, paying special attention to the 14 species most readily seen and most likely to be encountered. Factoring in behavior and locations, introductory chapters look at sea mammal biology and ecology, and how, when, and where these creatures can be spotted. Species accounts highlight key identification characteristics and include information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution. Handy and informative, Britain's Sea Mammals is the ideal guide to sea mammal watching in the United Kingdom. The only guide that focuses on the 34 species of sea mammal recorded in Britain, particularly the 14 most readily seen species More than 100 photos and almost 40 illustrations highlight species, their behavior, and locations Introductory chapters explore how, when, and where to look for sea mammals Species accounts highlight key identification features, including information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution

Author : Graham J. McEwan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 0709028016

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Mystery Animals of Britain and Ireland by Graham J. McEwan Pdf

Author : Rebecca Farley-Brown,Field Studies Council (Great Britain). AIDGAP Project
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Mammals
ISBN : 1908819006

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Guide to the Land Mammals of Britain by Rebecca Farley-Brown,Field Studies Council (Great Britain). AIDGAP Project Pdf

Author : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177618

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Britain's Orchids by Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller Pdf

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

Author : Chris Wood
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781999581107

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The Diver's Guide to Marine Life of Britain and Ireland by Chris Wood Pdf

"Completely revised and expanded this Second Edition covers almost 300 individual species and groups of species seen underwater, from tiny fragile sea spiders to the massive planktonƯfeeding Basking Shark"--Publisher's website

Author : Sophie Lake,Durwyn Liley,Robert Still,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691203591

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Britain's Habitats by Sophie Lake,Durwyn Liley,Robert Still,Andy Swash Pdf

A photographic guide to habitats, this lavishly illustrated book provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history and conservation landscape of Britain and Ireland. In essence a field guide, the book leads the reader through all the main habitat types, with information on their characteristics, extent, geographical variation, key species, cultural importance, origins and conservation. It aims to help visitors to the countryside recognize the habitats around them, understand how they have evolved and what makes them special, and imagine how they might change in the future.

Author : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 935 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472970374

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Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland by Steven Falk Pdf

Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects. Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Author : Ross Barnett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472957337

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The Missing Lynx by Ross Barnett Pdf

Britain's lynx are missing, and they have been for more than a thousand years. Why have they gone? And might they come back? Britain was a very different place 15,000 years ago – home to lions, lynx, bears, wolves, bison and many more megafauna. But as its climate changed and human populations expanded, most of early Britain's largest mammals disappeared. Will advances in science and technology mean that we can one day bring these mammals back? And should we? In The Missing Lynx, palaeontologist Ross Barnett uses case studies, new fossil discoveries and biomolecular evidence to paint a picture of these lost species and to explore the ecological significance of their disappearance. He discusses how the Britons these animals shared their lives with might have viewed them and investigates why some species survived while others vanished. Barnett also looks in detail at the realistic potential of reintroductions, rewilding and even of resurrection in Britain and overseas, from the successful return of beavers in Argyll to the revolutionary Pleistocene Park in Siberia, which has already seen progress in the revival of 'mammoth steppe' grassland. As widespread habitat destruction, climate change and an ever-growing human population lead us inexorably towards the sixth extinction, this timely book explores the spaces that extinction has left unfilled. And by helping us to understand why some of our most charismatic animals are gone, Ross Barnett encourages us to look to a brighter future, one that might see these missing beasts returned to the land on which they once lived and died.