A Sparrowhawk's Lament : How British Breeding Birds of Prey Are Faring.
Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's bird...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press,
2014.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today. He delves into the history of these marvelous birds and talks in depth with the scientists and conservationists who are striving to safeguard them. In doing so, he profiles the writers, poets, and filmmakers who have done so much to change the public's perception. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (273 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781400850211 (electronic bk.) 1400850215 (electronic bk.) |