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Edité par William Collins, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511426ISBN 13 : 9780007511426
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Edité par Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2016., 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (153 x 223mm). Ppxii,594,ii. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, maps, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Richard Sale "draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons - the Peregrine, Kestrel, Hobby and Merlin. The book takes each of the species in turn, exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species. With a view to the future, the author addresses the current population concerns for three of the four species, providing an overview of recent conservation efforts and the devastating effects of climate change and an increasing human population." Chapters include: The falcons; The four falcons, a comparative study; Hunter and hunted; The peregrine; The kestrel; The hobby; The merlin; Populations - past, present and future. Collins New Naturalist series No. 132. PREVIOUS PRICE £65.00.
Edité par William Collins, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. hardback, octavo, a near fine tightly bound copy in a well preserved pictorial dust jacket, clean and unmarked. Illustrated, xii + 594 pp.
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Edité par Snowfinch Publishing, 2022
ISBN 10 : 0957173261ISBN 13 : 9780957173262
Livre
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 'Short listed for the TWS authored book of the year 2023' The Peregrine Falcon' is a comprehensive 528-page book on this most iconic raptor which is richly illustrated with 150 color images and 235 figures, aimed at bringing our scientific knowledge of the species bang up to date under one cover. The book investigates all aspects of Peregrine life, from plumage, through diet, population dynamics, breeding and survival. Falcons are iconic aerial apex predators sometimes held in mystical regard, occasionally elevated to the status of myth and legend.The book starts with consideration of ancient history of birds when dinosaurs ruled the Earth and traces the relationship of Man and Falcon as seen in painted images from ancient Egypt and stone carvings on abandoned Hittite stone walls. Peregrinesbreed on all continents apart from Antarctica and the authors have collected data from across that vast range; providing information on each of the 17 subspecies (18 if the AustralianF.p. submelanogenysis separate fromF.p. macropus, and 19 if the Barbary Falcon is really a Peregrine form), as to diet, distribution and physical characteristics. Modern technology (inertial measurement units built by RS)and analyses of breathing, bone structure and eyesighthas been used to study the flights,particularly the stooping hunts which have made Peregrines famous as arguably the fastest creature on the planet. The physics of flight and stooping speed is rigorously assessed using basic scientific principles, and a detailed analysis of eye biology, together with observational empirical evidence, allows the authors to suggest greater Peregrine visual acuity than has previously been claimed by the scientific community. In the second half of the last century the need to increase food production led to the widescale application of chemicals on farmland. But the chemicals had a disastrous effect on Peregrine Falcons, causing both the breaking of eggshells and the killing of adult birds. Everywhere the chemicals were used the Peregrine population fell sharply. Alerted by both amateur and professional ornithologists to an impending catastrophe, governments banned the chemicals. Slowly the Peregrine population began to rise, in part prompted by the bird's remarkable ability to adapt. In parts of its range the falcon realized that buildings could be utilized as make-shift cliffs for breeding. And where humans congregated, pigeons flourished. That combination of potential breeding sites and high densities of a preferred prey meant an increase in urban living for the resourceful Peregrine, and numbers climbed steadily. The falcons' arrival in town increased human interest. Nest boxes were provided and video cameras were installed to watch Peregrine family life. Added to its fabulous flying abilities and renowned speed, the falcon that had once been seen only by those who sought it out in remote, wild places,has becomea star of local CCTV. This book includes data and photographs from several UK nest sites,both urban (a medieval bell tower and a modern, London hospital) and a Scottish wild country eyrie studied in detail in 2022. See Kate Davis' Book review of The Peregrine Falcon .
Edité par Harpercollins, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : LOE BOOKS, Launceston, Royaume-Uni
Livre Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First Edition. Pp. xi, 517. Colour illustrations and diagrams throughout. An as-new first edition copy, Size: 8vo. Book.
Edité par Harpercollins, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : LOE BOOKS, Launceston, Royaume-Uni
Livre Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First Edition. Pp. xi, 517. Colour illustrations and diagrams throughout. An as-new first edition copy, with the dust jacket now protected in a clear removable archival sleeve. Size: 8vo. Book.
Edité par 1st. Ed. Pub. Snowfinch. 2022, 2022
Vendeur : C. Arden (Bookseller) ABA, Hay-on-Wye, Royaume-Uni
Signé
Hardcover. Etat : New. Dust Jacket Included. pp.528 with colour photos., figs. and tables throughout. 8vo. Signed by both authors to title page. New hardback in new dw. Peregrine Falcons are iconic aerial apex predators sometimes held in mystical regard, occasionally elevated to the status of myth and legend. This book investigates all aspects of Peregrine life, from plumage, through diet, population dynamics, breeding and survival. Included are 150 full colour photographs from across the world and 235 figures and tables. Signed by Author.
Edité par Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2016., 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. Hardback issue. 8vo (153 x 223mm). Ppxii,594,ii. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, maps, bibliography. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Signed by the author. Richard Sale "draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons - the Peregrine, Kestrel, Hobby and Merlin. The book takes each of the species in turn, exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species. With a view to the future, the author addresses the current population concerns for three of the four species, providing an overview of recent conservation efforts and the devastating effects of climate change and an increasing human population." Chapters include: The falcons; The four falcons, a comparative study; Hunter and hunted; The peregrine; The kestrel; The hobby; The merlin; Populations - past, present and future. Collins New Naturalist series No. 132. .
Edité par William Collins, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First edition. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New Naturalist series. A comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons - the Peregrine, Kestrel, Hobby and Merlin. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Blue endpapers with dark grey 'NN' repeating pattern. Colour photos & graphs. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed to rear panel. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.
Edité par LONDON COLLINS, 2016
Vendeur : Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
1ST EDITION. AS NEW BOOK WITH DUSTWRAP. NUMBER 132 IN THE NEW NATURALIST SERIES.
Edité par Harper Collins, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0007511418ISBN 13 : 9780007511419
Vendeur : Ariadne Books, PBFA, Eynsham, Witney, OXON, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale
First edition, 2016. xi, 594pp. Hardback. Dust jacket in a protective sleeve. Falcons have been a source of inspiration to writers, artists, historians and naturalists alike, captivating our imagination throughout the ages. In a much anticipated volume on Britain's most fascinating group of birds, Richard Sale draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural of the four British breeding falcons - the Peregrine, Kestrel, Hobby and Merlin. The book takes each species in turn, exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species. The author addresses the current population concerns for three of the four species, providing an overview of recent conservation efforts and the devastating effects of climate change and an increasing human population. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams etc. Front cover illustration by Robert Gillmor. Book in fine condition with an unread feel. Dust jacket near fine and unclipped. Quite a heavy book but no additional shipping costs to UK post codes. Book.
Edité par Collins. New Naturalist Series. 2016., 2016
ISBN 10 : 0008152470ISBN 13 : 9780008152475
Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Livre Edition originale Signé
Etat : new. (Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition - De luxe issue. 8vo (153 x 223mm). Ppxii,594,ii. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, maps, bibliography. Fully bound in brown leather, spine titled in gilt. Limited to 50 copies, signed & numbered by the author. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper & brown cloth slip-case. Dust-wrapper signed by the artist, Robert Gillmor. Richard Sale "draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons - the Peregrine, Kestrel, Hobby and Merlin. The book takes each of the species in turn, exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species. With a view to the future, the author addresses the current population concerns for three of the four species, providing an overview of recent conservation efforts and the devastating effects of climate change and an increasing human population." Chapters include: The falcons; The four falcons, a comparative study; Hunter and hunted; The peregrine; The kestrel; The hobby; The merlin; Populations - past, present and future. Collins New Naturalist series No. 132. PREVIOUS PRICE £250.00.
Edité par William Collins, 2016
ISBN 10 : 0008152470ISBN 13 : 9780008152475
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Etat : New.
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