The Kestrel.
Village, A. pp.352 with b/w. photos, text figs. and illus. by Keith Brockie. 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw. The kestrel is one of Europe's commonest and most familiar raptors. Based on the author's studies in Scotland, eastern England and parts of Europe, this work incorporates a wealth of valuable observation and data.- $31
- $31
Tits, Nuthatches & Treecreepers.
Harrap, S. & Quinn, D. pp.464 with 36 colour plates and b/w. illus. Large 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw. Covers all 110 world species. The Paridae (`true' tits and penduline tits) and Aegithalidae (long-tailed tits) form the bulk of the book with 78 species, with a further 24 species of nuthatch, and 8 of treecreeper.- $28
- $28
Feathers. Identification for Bird Conservation.
Cieslak, Marian & Dul, Bolestaw. pp.320 with 259 colour plates. 8vo. Fine hardback. Out-of-print. Scarce. Considers birds of prey - the accipiters, falcons and similar species, then moves to storks, cranes and similar species, large and medium sized owls, large Galliformes, the stone curlew and similar species and lastly colourful Coraciiformes. Fully illustrated with detailed colour photographs of feathers providing a guide to species identification and an aid to bird conservation.- $119
- $119
Peregrine Falcon Populations. Status and Perspectives in the 21st Century.
Sielicki, Janusz and Mizera, Tadeusz. pp.800 with colour photos., figs. maps and charts. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. Publishers erratum loosely inserted. Out of print. Scarce. This book is the biggest collection of papers related to Peregrine studies in Europe. There are papers on Peregrine populations in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Russia (European and Asiatic part), Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, United Kingdom as well as countries in other continents.- $282
- $282
The Goshawk.
Kenward, Robert. pp.360 with colour and b/w. photos. and figs. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. An authoritive, very readable monograph of a special bird of prey. Includes chapters on nomenclature, races and morphs, nesting, incubation and chick-rearing, as well as migration, feeding ecology, population dynamics, and conservation.- $88
- $88
The Dippers.
Tyler, S.J. and Ormerod, S.J. pp.xvi, 225 with colour frontis., b/w. photos. and figs. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in fine dw. Concentrates mainly on the European species of dipper, a bird found throughout Europe, alongside fast-flowing rivers and streams, and freshwater lakes. In addition, there are brief notes on the other four world species.- $44
- $44
The Birds of Pakistan. Vol. 1 Non-Passeriformes and Vol. 2 Passeriformes.
Roberts, T.J. Two volume set with 47 plates of colour illus., dist. maps and b/w. illus. 4to. Light spotting to fore-edges of text block o/w nr. fine hardbacks in nr. fine dustwrappers with gentle sunning to spines. The two volumes cover 660 species suppported by plates and illustrations all drawn by the author. Distribution maps of over 570 species detail wintering or breeding status. Voice descriptions are based in the main on the authors own extensive collection of bird recordings made in Pakistan.- $82
- $82
A Guide to the Birds of Thailand.
Lekagul, Boonsong & Round, Philip D. pp.457 with colour illus. and dist. maps. 8vo. Hardback. Nr. fine hardback, lightly marked on rear. The introductory chapters describe Thai climate, habitats and zoogeography, conservation, plus an overview of ornithology in the country. There then follows a full section on birdwatching in Thailand, with details of sites, national parks and sanctuaries. The bulk of the book is the systematic species accounts; for each of the 915 species covered, common, scientific and Thai names, full identification notes, habitat, and status are given, along with coloured distribution maps. All species are illustrated, with sex/age variations where appropriate.- $13
- $13
Essays in Beekeeping History.
Showler, Karl. pp.265 with b/w. illus. 8vo. New softback. The foundations of modern movable comb beekeeping were laid by men and women with inquiring minds who saw that the methods then in use could be improved by careful observation of the behaviour of bees. In these essays, internationally renowned bee-expert Karl Showler has looked at the beekeeping methods used in Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Canada and the United States. This is an international book which attempts to transcend the limits of continental and national boundaries.- $15
- $15
Field Sketches.
Warren, M. pp.[128]. 8vo. Hardback. Fine copy in gilt-decorated green cloth boards. Copy No. 806 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies, signed by Michael Warren. A beautiful collection of coloured field sketches of birds. Warren's sketches here are in sharp contrast to earlier work - full of life and movement in the tradition of Busby, Pecuson and Jonsson.- $34
- $34
Our Bird Book.
Rogerson, S. and Tunnicliffe, C. pp.128 with colour plates and b/w. drawings. 4to. Hardback. Inscription dated 1950 to ffep. Some spotting to ends, one closed tear to one inner blank argin o/w. contents fine. Original cloth in good to vg.condition. A little spine lean. Wonderfully illustrated by Charles Tunnicliffe.- $11
- $11
The Hummingbirds of North America.
Johnsgard, P.A. pp.xiii, 278 with 24 colour plates, b/w. illus., and dist. maps. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in vg. plus dw. Full species-by-species accounts survey the evolutionary history, anatomical specializations, and comparative biology of this largest family of non-passerine birds.- $11
- $11
New World Blackbirds. The Icterids. Helm Identification Guide.
Jaramillo, A. and Burke, P. pp.431 with 39 colour illus. plates and b/w. figs. 8vo. Bumping to extremities, top edge lightly spotted o/w. a fine hardback in vg. plus dw. This work is a comprehensive guide to the 103 members of the family Icteridae.- $9
- $9
Saving Migrant Birds. Developing Strategies for the Future.
Faaborg, J. pp.225 with b/w. figs. 8vo. New softback. In-print at £21.99. An evaluation of the state of songbird populations in the Americas, the effectiveness of conservation programs such as the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Program, and the reliability and completeness of scientific research on migrant birds. Faaborg shows that many factors besides habitat loss affect bird populations and that Neotropical migrants as a group are not declining dramatically, though some species adapt to habitat alteration more successfully than others.- $15
- $15
The Birds of Southern Africa.
Finch-Davies, C.G. and Kemp, Dr. A. pp.488 with 176 colour plates by Finch-Davies. 4to. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw, with publishers slipcase with some rubbing to extremities. Subscribers volume no. 1885 of 3000 copies. This book is the showcase for 176 paintings by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies, whose life is described in a brief biography contained in the book. While the majority of the illustrations appearing in the book have been selected for their technical excellence, several of his earlier works have been included which demonstrate his developing technique.- $113
- $113
