The Swallow - Couverture souple

Turner, Angela K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0600579794 ISBN 13 : 9780600579793

Editeur : Hamlyn, 1994

Synopsis

This guide to the swallow, a common summer visitor to the British Isles and the most widespread of the swallow and martin family, describes its life and behaviour, and is illustrated with photographs and line drawings aiding identification and close study by amateur birdwatchers.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Known as heralds of spring and beautiful, elegant flyers, swallows are among the most beloved of familiar birds. Because they return with the spring, swallows have long been associated with the renewal of life, love, fidelity and fertility, while their ability to travel incredible distances has given them associations with freedom and speed. That freedom, however, hasn't kept them from becoming familiar figures in villages and towns. Unlike many animals, these birds have benefited from their close relationship with humans. They often appear to seek out our company; barn swallows have taken advantage of our buildings to make new nesting sites and purple martins use backyard nest boxes. However, as we encroach on their natural habitat, some swallow populations have dwindled to the point of extinction. Bringing together an intriguing mixture of biology, mythology and legend, Swallow is a cultural and natural history that will delight the many fans of these popular birds.

Biographie de l'auteur

Angela Turner is Managing Editor of the journal Animal Behaviour. She lives in Nottingham, UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hamlyn
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0600579794
• ISBN 13: 9780600579793
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Arlott Norman, Burn Hilary
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible