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Federation of Alberta Naturalists. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969613407 . An attractive copy, now in new brodart jacket. Ex-library book but condition is still very good, usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are all intact and clean other than minor spotting to outer edge of pages and a few indentations to top edge of pages. Jacket has light edgewear and a little patchiness to original laminate, which is now covered by brodart. " After five years of extensive field research by over 1000 volunteers, the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta has emerged in beautiful, large, hard cover format. Ideal for the experienced "birder" and the casual backyard bird watcher. The heart of the Atlas is comprised of province wide distribution maps that clearly show where each species breeds, throughout the different Alberta natural regions. A historic volume, the Atlas contains unprecedented baseline information of great value to the understanding and… Read More

Federation of Alberta Naturalists. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969613407 . HC/DJ - near fine/VG. Heavy, oversize book. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, small amount of light spotting outer edge of pages. Pages clean and unmarked other than one earmark seen and small checkmark on endpage corner, a little bumping at corners. Outer corner of a small section of pages is somewhat creased. Jacket has light scuffing, light edge creasing/wrinkling and a few tiny corner tears. " After five years of extensive field research by over 1000 volunteers, the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta has emerged in beautiful, large, hard cover format. Ideal for the experienced "birder" and the casual backyard bird watcher. The heart of the Atlas is comprised of province wide distribution maps that clearly show where each species breeds, throughout the different Alberta natural regions. A historic volume, the Atlas contains unprecedented baseline information… Read More

Hancock House Publishing. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0888394349 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and intact, light edgewear to cover, slight soiling outer edge of pages. "The peregrine falcon, fastest creature on earth, stoops out of the blue to take its wary prey by surprise. Yet, this high drama is rarely witnessed by people. This book offers the unique accounts of a passionate expert who has seen more than 2,000 hunts by wild peregrines.....; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; A perceptive and personal narrative aimed at a wide readership, this book portrays the fabled falcon in a variety of landscapes, migrating over the prairies, caring for its young at the nest or wintering on the coast where it meets its nemesis, the mighty bald eagle...." [osl-260] .

Firefly Books. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 155209135x . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. Light edge & corner wear to laminate on covers. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 144 pages; Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders features a wide range of designs suitable for all skill levels and space limitations, from a very easy box feeder for a small balcony to the challenge of a magnificent bird mansion for a large garden. The 25 projects appeal to a variety of tastes, ranging from a traditional Victorian townhouse, to a tonguein-cheek Wild West saloon, to a medieval tournament tent. Each project includes: Detailed designs with acolor photo of the finished item Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations Enlarged and technical diagrams in color List of recommended materials Advice on… Read More

Simply Wild Publications, Inc.. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0968927807 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition, clean and tight pages. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has light scuffing and a small amount of soiling outer edge of pages. A smorgasbord of little-known facts and interesting tidbits on the birds of Canada. Includes details on characteristics , behaviour, diet, reproduction and family status of 426 bird species found in Canada. [855]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages .

University of Nebraska Press. Very Good+. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 080326142X . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Only light wear overall - light soiling outer edge of pages, interior clean and tight, b/w illus. ; 8vo; From Publishers Weekly: Since 1970, action by government, organizations and individuals has brought the bald eagle from the brink of extinction to a measure of recovery; it is now listed as threatened instead of endangered. Environmental writer Beans here spins a captivating story of the eagle's significance in American culture and its current status in the American wilderness. In Florida, a retired Canadian banker spent more than 20 winters banding eaglets; in a New Jersey swamp, a biologist built an artificial nest to attract nesting birds; in the West, undercover agents of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursued a widespread traffic in eagle parts and feathers. Beans charts the… Read More

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 0618805753 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact, light soiling to outer edge of pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 336 pages; A boy, a medieval emperor, and an obsession that wouldn't quit. What is so compelling about falconry? To find an answer, Tim Gallagher mines his lifelong obsession with falcons in this engaging volume, interweaving memoir, history, and travelogue. An entire subculture exists outside the mainstream of American society consisting of obsessed individuals (Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And film writer Tony Huston among them) who still use the ancient training techniques and language of falconry. Gallagher finds that his personal story connects on many levels with that of Frederick II, the thirteenth-century Holy Roman Emperor, legendary falconer, and notorious freethinker, who brought the… Read More

Johnson Nature Series. Very Good. 1997. Softcover. B/w & colour illustrations. Ex-library with laminated cover & usual stamps & stickers, very good condition - only light wear overall. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Back cover pulled away a bit but nothing is loose. Combination field guide, fact book & folklore. Contains a user friendly guide for species identification, hovering, territory, myths and legends, backyard attractions and predators, etc. (*shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo; 182 pages .

Camden House. Near Fine. 1988. First Edition. Softcover. Great condition - only light wear overall. Interior clean & unmarked, a little sticker residue on front. 160. Full color - close-up photos throughout. A bird book like no other. Concentrating on behaviour rather than species identification, the book delves into why birds act the way they do. It will raise the pleasure of birding to new heights. Starting with scenes as common as a swampy rookery of blue herons or the antics of a nesting nuthatch, the author adds new meaning to the everyday experiences of birders around the world. Learn that: blue herons live in colonies so that members can follow the colony's most successful hunters on forays rather than risk failure on solo expeditions; female tree swallows commit mass murder against neighbouring offspring and females during nesting season; songbirds adjust their music to suit the acoustical characteristics of the surrounding terrain, and much more. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Read More

Western Producer Prairie Books. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Attractive copy. Pages unmarked except for small bookplate on 1st endpage. Jacket has light edgewear/scuffing. Colour illustrations 192 pages. Covers pressing environmental issues & endangered species in Canada. Foreword by Candace Savage. (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage may be required) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Douglas & McIntyre. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1550540106 . Hc/DJ - Near fine/VG. Hardcover is clean, tight and unmarked, couple tiny edge dents and a little bumping at spine ends. Jacket has light edgewear, a few small edge tears and moderate scuffing; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 145 pages; "On the wings of her two magnificent books about grizzly bears and wolves, the Canadian naturalist Candace Savage presents Peregrine Falcons with her usual solid science writing and poignant, powerful photos. The resurrection of this predator by captive breeding and careful release after the DDT crisis nearly wiped out the species stands as one of the great triumphs of conservation." (*Note - due to weight, extra postage will be required to most locations) [1100] .

Douglas & McIntyre. Good in Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550540106 . Ex-library book but still in good condition, usual ex-lib type markings, laminate was scuffed and has been removed. Pages are tight and clean other than a bit of ink rubbing on a few pages and occasional light wrinkling. Jacket has scuffing, light edgewear/curling and two taped tears, one on front, one on rear. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 145 pages; (*Note - due to heavy weight, there will be addt'l ship charges to some locations) [1135] .

Edmonton, AB: BST Publications. Very Good+. 1991. First Edition. 0969529708 . Softcover. Very nice condition - ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings and sturdy laminated cover. Pages clean and intact. Cover has light edgewear and light scuffing. "Beaverhills Lake, near Tofield, Alberta, lies at the heart of one of North America's most important wetlands. The lake supports hundreds of plant and animal species in its still, shallow waters, undisturbed by boats or swimmers. An engaging text with beautiful full-colour photos, Prairie Water is a must-read for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. " [608]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Viking Studio Books. Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670834262 . Viking 1st Ed. HC/DJ - Fine/Good. Hardcover is excellent, clean, no markings. Jacket has scuffing, light edgewear and a few small edge tears, not clipped. ...Bateman's remarkable skill at depicting a marvelous variety of birds and mammals within beautifully rendered landscapes has made him the most acclaimed wildlife artist in the world today. (Note: book is oversize and very heavy - extra postage may be required.); 4to 11" - 13" tall .

University of Nebraska Press. Very Good. 1979. First Edition. Softcover. 0803275528 . First Bison edition. Light edge & corner wear, one crease on front, light soiling outer edge of pages. Internal pages clean and tight. B/w illus. & photos. 150 pages. "A must read for every bird lover, Johnsgard's concise and informative account of the year in the life of a Snow Goose was truly an enjoyable read...." (*shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 8vo .

Mcclelland and Stewart. Near Fine. 1992. Softcover. 0771031491 . Scarce Title. Excellent condition. Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover and usual lib markings, only very light wear overall. Interior pages clean & tight. Lavishly illustrated in colour. 191 pages.Take an armchair birding tour of Canada and the U.S.. You'll visit wave-battered coastlines frequented by puffins and cormorants, hardwood forests alive with courting songbirds, and southern everglades teeming with herons and ibises. The author describes the natural history of many species, bird songs & field identification. There is also a special section on birdwatching hotspots across North America. ; 000991; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .