Outdoor Life in England (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Fisher, Arthur Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133363028X ISBN 13 : 9781333630287

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Britain’s game birds: natural history, habits, and the stories behind sport and conservation.

This accessible study surveys capercailzie, blackcock, grouse, and the pheasant, offering practical observations on where they live, how they breed, and what affects their well‑being. It combines vivid field notes with context on hunting, management, and the changing face of British game birds. The book frames what makes these birds unique, from their plumage and courtship to their daily behavior in moorland and woodland. It also discusses the challenges these species face, including disease and habitat changes, and how careful stewardship can support both birds and those who pursue them.

• Size and identity: the capercailzie is the largest British game‑bird, with distinctive traits.
• Mating and behavior: the blackcock is bold and fiercely social, yet often faithless in partnership.
• Distribution and identity: the red grouse is a native staple of northern counties, with notable regional differences.
• Pheasants: long history in England, crossbreeding influences, rising rearing, and the economics of game farming.
• Habitat care: burning heather and water provision are discussed as ways to support bird health on moors.

Ideal for readers who love birds, outdoor life, and the practical side of wildlife management, this edition offers a clear portrait of Britain’s game birds and the land that sustains them.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133363028X
• ISBN 13: 9781333630287
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 490
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