Terns (New Naturalist 123)
by David & Ian Nisbet Cabot
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0007412479
- ISBN 13
- 9780007412471
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Collins, London, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds - the first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. Terns are small seabirds that are commonly seen along coastlines and estuaries in the summer months - their graceful flight and command of the air are among their most attractive features.Most of the five species of terns breeding in Britain and Ireland today are under intensive management, involving protection from predators, human interference, egg-collecting, recreational activities, land-use changes, and a range of issues concerning climate change, including rising sea levels and flooding of low-lying colonies. If these protective measures were abandoned then the numbers of terns would inevitably decline, with the possibility of several species ending up on the endangered list. Covering the history of terns in Britain and Ireland, David Cabot and Ian Nisbet explore these diverse issues as well as offering a comprehensive natural history of these stunning seabirds. Drawing on a wealth of new information and research, the authors focus on migrations, food and feeding ecology as well as breeding biology and behaviour. Perhaps most importantly, they highlight recent conservation issues and prospects, and what this means for the future of terns. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. viv + 461. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. green cloth. Includes appendices, references & indexes (species & general). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Sea Birds; Birds & Birdwatching; Environment & Ecology. ISBN: 0007412479. ISBN/EAN: 9780007412471. Dewey Code: 598.338. Inventory No: 4316. . 9780007412471 This book is fairly heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
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- Bookbarrow (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4316
- Title
- Terns (New Naturalist 123)
- Author
- David & Ian Nisbet Cabot
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0007412479
- ISBN 13
- 9780007412471
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- BZDB227 New Naturalist Series/Natural History/Terns/Sternula Albifrons/Sandwich Tern/Common Tern/Roseate Tern/Arctic Tern/Ornithology/Conservation/Birds/Sea Birds/Birdwatching/Environment/Ecology Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Sea Birds; B
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