A Field Guide to Monitoring Nests - Softcover

Ferguson-Lees, James; Castell, Richard; Leech, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906204799 ISBN 13: 9781906204792

Verlag: British Trust for Ornithology, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

Suitable for those who are involved in monitoring nests for research and conservation purposes, this guide contains information for 146 British and Irish species, together with introductory sections on nest-monitoring techniques, nest identification, legislation, the BTO Nest Record Scheme and nest-finding skills.

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[...]the comprehensive information covered in this guide will be of interest even if you do not want to take part in nest recording. It may even help to change your mind! --Ian Woodward, Birdwatch Magazine - September 2011

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A Field Guide to Monitoring Nests is intended as an aid to those involved in monitoring nests for research and conservation purposes. Written and illustrated by experts, this richly illustrated guide contains a wealth of information for 146 British and Irish species, together with introductory sections on nest-monitoring techniques, nest identification, legislation, the BTO Nest Record Scheme and nest-finding skills.Its combination of concise notes and quick-reference facts and figures, together with expert advice and chapters on the basics, makes it an ideal field companion for both beginners and experienced nest recorders.Each species account covers:- Where the species breeds, with a UK distribution map and details on typical habitat and nest sites.- Seasonality of breeding, with a timetable of when most birds are on eggs and chicks.- Identification of eggs and young, with photographs.- Species-specific nest finding methods and considerations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: British Trust for Ornithology
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1906204799
• ISBN 13: 9781906204792
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 272
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