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Given the underlying topography, the scenery over most of Britain has been created largely by human activities. Over the centuries, landscapes have been continually modified as human needs and desires have changed.
Each major change in land use has brought changes to the native plants and animals, continually altering the distribution and abundance of species. This is apparent from the changes in vegetation and animal populations that were documented...
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Qui n'a jamais souhaité pouvoir observer les oiseaux du Québec directement dans sa cour ? Que vous habitiez en milieu rural, en banlieue ou en ville, ce livre refoule de précieux conseils afin de tout mettre en place pour accueillir une multitude d'espèces ailées chez vous, toute l'année. Au fil des pages, vous en apprendrez plus sur les différents types de végétaux à inclure dans votre jardin par souci de le rendre plus attrayant pour nos...
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At sixteen, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of the high school where he was student council president and hit the road, hitching back and forth across America, from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Mexico. Maybe not all that unusual a thing to do in the seventies, but what Kenn was searching for was a little different: not sex, drugs, God, or even self, but birds. A report of a rare bird would send him hitching nonstop from Pacific to Atlantic and back again....
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South Carolina is a birder's paradise, with more than 480 species having been recorded in the state. Christmas bird counts along the coast often yield some of the highest species totals on the entire East Coast. Highly sought-after birds-such as wood stork, swallow-tailed kite, purple gallinule, red-cockaded woodpecker, swainson's warbler, painted bunting, and Bachman's sparrow-can be found with ease during the appropriate season.
Birding South...
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Muchos animales pequeños que antaño vivían en plena naturaleza se han visto obligados con el tiempo a adaptarse a un ambiente urbano a menudo hostil. Es el caso de los pájaros, que, muy expuestos a las condiciones atmosféricas y a las trampas de la urbanización, con frecuencia buscan comida y alojamiento que sólo los seres humanos pueden proporcionarles. Nuestros balcones y jardines representan pequeños remansos de paz que encantarán a las...
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Discover the avian animal world with '90 Incredible Bird Trivia Facts I Bet You Din't Know'! From the majestic soaring of eagles to the delicate melodies of songbirds, this book is a treasure trove of fascinating tidbits about our feathered friends. Delve into the diverse habitats, astonishing behaviors, and remarkable adaptations of birds from around the globe. Did you know that bird feathers are made of keratin, the same protein found in human hair...
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"Wings of Majesty: Unveiling the Eagle King" takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey into the captivating world of eagles. Through vivid descriptions and compelling narratives, this book explores the lives, behaviors, and symbolism of these majestic birds, known as the "Kings of the Sky."From the regal Bald Eagles of North America to the powerful Golden Eagles of the mountains, the book introduces readers to various eagle species found worldwide....
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Why do we see pigeons as lowly urban pests and how did they become such common city dwellers? Courtney Humphries traces the natural history of the pigeon, recounting how these shy birds that once made their homes on the sparse cliffs of sea coasts came to dominate our urban public spaces. While detailing this evolution, Humphries introduces us to synanthropy: The concept that animals can become dependent on humans without ceasing to be wild; they...
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There are three little stories in this ebook there is a story about a cat , ducks , rabbit going missing and going where they shouldnt go all in different stories Childrens stories perfect to tell to children when they are going to bed lovely to havewith lovely Illastrations to show the evens going though all the ebook The book was written by N Stanworth and Illastrated by N StanworthCheck Philip Stanworths other books out in the same collection more...
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Discover the fascinating and mysterious world of owls with this stunning full-color, encyclopedic visual guide that explores all 225 known species, packed with maps, photographs, illustrations, informative scientific details, and a bonus 35½" x 12" accordion poster illustrated with the true-to-size wing span of the largest owl, overlayed with the wing span of the smallest owl and several owls in-between.
Humans have long been fascinated by owls....