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Peregrine
by: Baker, John
A carefully observed, and evocatively presented, classical account of
the peregrine falcon in its environment.
c. 1967, S/C...$9.95
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Peregrine (New York Review Books Classics)
by: Baker, J. A.
From fall to spring, J.A. Baker set out to track the daily comings and
goings of a pair of peregrine falcons across the flat fen lands of eastern
England. He followed the birds obsessively, observing them in the air
and on the ground, in pursuit of their prey, making a kill, eating, and
at rest, activities he describes with an extraordinary fusion of precision
and poetry. And as he continued his mysterious private quest, his sense
of human self slowly dissolved, to be replaced with the alien and implacable
consciousness of a hawk. It is this extraordinary metamorphosis, magical
and terrifying, that these beautifully written pages record. 191 pgs.
c. 1967, 2005, S/C...$14.00
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Prairie Falcon
by: Anderson, Stanley & Squires, John
Covers all aspects of the Prairie Falcon's life history from mating &
rearing young to hunting behaviors & the yearly migration cycle. With
complete descriptive characteristics for identifying the Prairie Falcon
and comparing them to other raptors, especially the closely related Peregrine
Falcon. Color photos. 162 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$16.95
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Raptors: The Birds of Prey
by: Weidensaul, Scott
An almanc of hawks, eagles, & falcons of the world. This is the first
comprehensive guide to the biology, ecology and conservation of diurnal
(daytime hunting) birds of prey, assembling all the facts and fables about
these mysterious and glorious birds. Weidensaul addresses a range of questions,
including the antiquity of the world's raptor species and their evolutionary
history. (In this matter, his text is thoroughly up-to-date and includes
the results of recent genetic research by which carrion-feeding New World
vultures have been reclassified as relatives of the stork, and not of
predatory hawks, eagles, and falcons.) He traces the fortunes of species
such as the peregrine falcon, which had all but disappeared in North America
by the 1960s owing to hunting, habitat destruction, and the use of deadly
pesticides, but which has returned to the wild thanks to a vigorous program
of reintroduction. Other success stories await, and Weidensaul offers
helpful notes on building nest platforms and boxes, aiding injured birds,
contributing to conservation groups, and otherwise seeing to it that raptors
flourish. Weidensaul's encyclopedic guidebook to the world's principal
raptor species, well illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts and
full of detailed information, is an ideal companion. Over 100 full-color
photos. 382 pgs.
c. 1996, H/C, (Regular Price $40.00)...$35.00
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Condition: Very Good w/dust jacket, ex-library,
usual library markings otherwise like new
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Song & Garden Birds Of North America and
Water, Prey & Game Birds Of North America
(2 vol set)
by: Wetmore, Alexander
Song & Garden Birds covers: 27 species portrayed in color and fully
described. Reveals secrets of their lives, courting rituals, battles for
territory, lists of bird field marks & range. Color photos. 400 pgs.
Water, Prey & Game Birds covers: Life histories, breeding and winter
ranges, lengths, & characteristics Covers: seabirds, hawks & owls, vultures,
ducks, geeses, grouse, wading birds, and little shorebirds. 329 species
portrayed in color and fully described. 464 pgs. National Geographic Society
Books.
c. 1964, 2 vol set, H/C...$50.00
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Talons: North American Birds Of Prey
by: Miller, Millie
This guide presents hawks, falcons, ospreys, eagles, kites, owls, and
vultures. Lethal talons, hooked beaks, and exceptional eyesight are all
common to these majestic predators. Reminiscent of nineteenth-century
botanical prints, the full-color illustrations in this guide are miniature
watercolors, as delightful to look at as they are accurate. With each
illustration the reader will find the popular and scientific names, size,
range, and a concise description of the habitat or an interesting bit
of lore. Ideal for the backpacker or dayhiker, the book fits handily in
the pocket. 40 pgs.
c.1989...S/C...$5.95
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Understanding Owls
by: Parry-Jones,Jemima
Owls are spectacular and fascinating birds, both in the wild and in captivity,
with interest in keeping and breeding them rapidly increasing. The author
shares her expertise, gained from a lifetimes experience of working with
birds of prey, to give sound practical advice on how to care for these
magnificent creatures, with chapters on housing and equipment, incubation
and rearing, and training and flying owls. 160 pgs.
c.1998...H/C...$29.95
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Water, Prey & Game Birds Of North America
by: Wetmore, Alexander
Life histories, breeding and winter ranges, lengths, & characteristics
Covers: seabirds, hawks & owls, vultures, ducks, geeses, grouse, wading
birds, and little shorebirds. A National Geographic Society Book. 329
species portrayed in color and fully described. 464 pgs.
c. 1965, H/C...$35.00
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Water, Prey & Game Birds Of North America - Record Companion
Bird Sounds Of Marsh Upland & Shore
by: Kellogg, Peter Paul (Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology)
Produced by the National Geographic Society as a companion to the book
"Water, Prey & Game Birds of North America" by Alexander
Wetmore. Whether on Chesapeake Bay or in a Southwest canyon, in the Florida
Everglades or on the Alaskan tundra, on the prairies or along the seacoasts,
Dr. Kellog presents field recordings of 97 of the most expressive feathered
personalities found in the book "Water, Prey & Game Birds of
North America". As he introduces each bird, Dr. Kellog refers you
to the page in the book ("Water, Prey & Game Birds of North America)
where you will find the species described. This booklet consists of six
pages of 33-1/3 rpm phonographic records, with directions on how to play
them on a record player.
c. 1965, S/C, Spiral, w/ 33-1/3 Records...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good- all records are
flat & appear to be scratch-free. We did not play the records.
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Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl & His Girl
by: O'Brien, Stacey
On Valentine's Day 1985, biologist Stacey O'Brien first met a four-day-old
baby barn owl -- a fateful encounter that would turn into an astonishing
19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet's ability to fly
was forever compromised, and he had no hope of surviving on his own in
the wild. O'Brien, a young assistant in the owl laboratory at Caltech,
was immediately smitten, promising to care for the helpless owlet and
give him a permanent home. Wesley the Owl is the funny, poignant story
of their dramatic two decades together. With both a tender heart and a
scientist's eye, O'Brien studied Wesley's strange habits intensively and
first-hand. As Wesley grew, she snapped photos of him at every stage like
any proud parent, recording his life from a helpless ball of fuzz to a
playful, clumsy adolescent to a gorgeous, gold-and-white, macho adult
owl with a heart-shaped face and an outsize personality that belied his
18-inch stature. Stacey and Wesley's bond deepened as she discovered Wesley's
individual personality, subtle emotions, and playful nature that could
also turn fiercely loyal and protective -- though she could have done
without Wesley's driving away her would-be human suitors! Enhanced by
wonderful photos, Wesley the Owl is a thoroughly engaging, heartwarming,
often funny story of a complex, emotional, non-human being capable of
reason, play, and, most important, love and loyalty. It is sure to be
cherished by animal lovers everywhere. 240 pgs.
c. 2008, H/C...$23.00
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Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl & His Girl
by: O'Brien, Stacey
On Valentine's Day 1985, biologist Stacey O'Brien first met a four-day-old
baby barn owl -- a fateful encounter that would turn into an astonishing
19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet's ability to fly
was forever compromised, and he had no hope of surviving on his own in
the wild. O'Brien, a young assistant in the owl laboratory at Caltech,
was immediately smitten, promising to care for the helpless owlet and
give him a permanent home. Wesley the Owl is the funny, poignant story
of their dramatic two decades together. With both a tender heart and a
scientist's eye, O'Brien studied Wesley's strange habits intensively and
first-hand. As Wesley grew, she snapped photos of him at every stage like
any proud parent, recording his life from a helpless ball of fuzz to a
playful, clumsy adolescent to a gorgeous, gold-and-white, macho adult
owl with a heart-shaped face and an outsize personality that belied his
18-inch stature. Stacey and Wesley's bond deepened as she discovered Wesley's
individual personality, subtle emotions, and playful nature that could
also turn fiercely loyal and protective -- though she could have done
without Wesley's driving away her would-be human suitors! Enhanced by
wonderful photos, Wesley the Owl is a thoroughly engaging, heartwarming,
often funny story of a complex, emotional, non-human being capable of
reason, play, and, most important, love and loyalty. It is sure to be
cherished by animal lovers everywhere. 240 pgs.
c. 2008, S/C...$15.00
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Wings for My Flight: The Peregrine Falcons of Chimney Rock
by: Houle, Marcy Cottrell
In the pristine desert of southern Colorado, a wildlife biologist spends
a grueling summer atop Chimney Rock observing a pair of nesting falcons,
a species perilously close to extinction. She hopes her research will
shed light on how to help the species recover. Living with no phone, running
water, or electricity, she & a colleague watch the falcons with increasing
awe & soon discover that there is far more at stake than the survivial
of a species. She learns that a nearby town plans to develop Chimney Rock
as a tourist attraction. The real-life drama that unfolds is rife with
conflict, sadness, humor, & profound humility. This book tells the
coming-of-age story of one biologist who, through the help of another
species, comes to a greater understanding of her own. 187 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C...$14.95
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Condition: Like new except for dirty fingerprints
on outside cover
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World Of The Great Horned Owl
by: Austing, G. Ronald & Holt, John B.
Follow the life cycle of the Great Horned Owl through a year - Spring,
Summer, Fall & Winter. Also learn about owls & man, & Great
Horned Owl subspecies. B/W photos. 158 pgs.
c. 1966, 1st Ed, H/C...$15.00
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Condition: Very Good, no dust jacket, ex-library,
usual library markings
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