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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 72 pages. Report on bird-ringing in Britain and Ireland for 1987 - by C J Mead and J A Clark. (SL#1B).

Condizione: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 363 pages. Price clipped dust jacket is otherwise Fine and is now in a clear Brodart protective sleeve. John Busby (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. Report on bird-ringing for 1988 - by C J Mead and J A Clark. • "Ageing and sexing of snow buntings wintering on the Aberdeenshire coast, their biometrics and sex ratio" • Authors: R. Rae and M. Marquiss • Pages: 133-140 • Summary: A study analyzing methods to determine the age and sex of wintering Snow Buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis) using wing feather wear and plumage colouration, noting a heavily female-biased sex ratio during certain winters. • "Biometrics and pre-migratory fattening in the Snow Bunting." • Pages: 141-147 (approx.) • "A radio-tracking study of post-fledging mortality and movements of Tawny Owls in Argyll" • Authors: S. J. Petty and S. J. Thirgood • Pages: 75-82 (Note: parts indexed or cross-referenced within Volume 10). • "Sexing red-throated divers in Shetland" • Authors: J. D. Okill, D. D. French, and S. Wanless • Pages: 26-30 (Cross-referenced under Volume 10 compilations) (SL#1B).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 66 pages. The influence of weather on the body mass of migrating Swallows Hirundo rustica in south Wales - by S J Ormerod. • "Population changes, body mass dynamics and feeding ecology of Reed Warblers Acrocephalus scirpaceus at Llangorse Lake, South Powys" by Matthew R. Evans. This study tracks standard mist-netting visits to examine seasonal variations, weight fluctuations, and fueling strategies of Reed Warblers in South Wales before their autumn migration. • "Winter weights and age structure of a population of pied wagtails at a Southern Scotland roost" by T. W. Dougall and G. F. Appleton. It documents the demographics and biometrics of Pied Wagtails (Motacilla alba yarrellii) during the winter months. • "Breeding by closely related Barn Owls" by G. Shaw and A. Dowell. A short research note analyzing natal dispersal, food abundance, and the reproductive impacts of close-relative inbreeding in localized Barn Owl (Tyto alba) populations. • "A radio tracking study of post-fledging mortality and movements." which evaluates the fledgling survival rates and territorial dispersal behaviors of juvenile birds using early radiotelemetry tracking. (SL#1B).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 68 pages. Wing length changes in individually-marked Blackbirds Turdus merula following moult - by R Leverton. • "Observations on the low weights of Knot in the Western Isles of Scotland" (Pages 9-12) by N. E. Buxton. This study analyzes wintering Calidris canutus (Knot) populations migrating from Greenland or northern Canada, looking at their unusually low weights upon arrival and subsequent rapid weight gain. • "Effects of plastic neck collars on the behaviour and breeding performance of geese and their value for distant recognition of individuals" (Pages 58-62) by I. P. Johnson and R. M. Sibly. This paper evaluates the retention and behavioral impact of Vynalast neck collars used to track Canada Geese in southern England. • "Biometrics, capture data and sex ratio in relation to migration in blackcaps" (Pages 108-112) by G. J. Holloway and P. J. Edwards. This paper studies the physical traits and demographic structure of Sylvia atricapilla (Blackcap) populations during migration. (SL#1B).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 68 pages. Report on bird-ringing for 1986 - by C J Mead and J A Clark. • "Prenuptial moult of migrant Water Pipits in central Belgium" by Marc Herremans. This study examines the spring migration and feather-renewal patterns of 48 trapped Water Pipits (Anthus spinoletta). • "Some observations on fleas emerging from tit nestboxes" by Chris R. du Feu. This paper documents the emergence cycles and host-seeking behaviors of bird fleas (Dasypsyllus gallinulae and Ceratophyllus gallinae) inside tit nestboxes. The issue belongs to Volume 8 (1987), which also published foundational studies on long-distance migration strategies (such as those of the Garden Warbler) and the success rates of artificial nesting structures for Common Terns. (SL#17/2).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 60 pages. • "The timing of Robin migration in Belgium as shown by ringing recoveries" - A foundational study by Frank Adriaensen analyzing long-term data (1927-1982) on the movements, arrival, and departure patterns of both resident and migrant European Robins (Erithacus rubecula). • Other contributions covering biometrics, site fidelity, and migration strategies typical of Western Palearctic birds. (SL#17/2).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. Report on bird-ringing for 1985 - by C J Mead and Robert Hudson. •This was the 49th annual report issued on behalf of the Ringing & Migration Committee of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Because December issues of the journal traditionally serve as the official repository for the UK's annual migratory data, this comprehensive report occupies nearly the entire issue. Data Summaries: It details the total numbers of birds ringed and subsequently refound (recovered) across Great Britain and Ireland during the 1985 calendar year. • Environmental & Human Impacts: The introduction outlines specific natural occurrences, such as severe weather events or notable seasonal migrations, alongside human activities that noticeably impacted avian populations and tracking totals that year. • Organisational Updates: It includes administrative data, training updates for licensed ringers, and updates on specialised colour-marking or nest-recording projects (SL#17/2).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. • "Feeding behaviour and geographical origins of Black‐headed Gulls Larus ridibundus wintering in Central London" (pp. 1-6) • Authors: S. E. Christmas, T. J. Christmas, A. P. Gosling, and A. J. Parr • "Seabirds associated with oil production platforms in the North Sea" (pp. 7-14) • Author: Mark L. Tasker, et al. • Focus: A three-year evaluation tracking how oil platforms act as attractants, feeding grounds, and roosting shelters during severe weather and seasonal migrations. • "Timing and pattern of the post‐breeding migration of some species of passerines through Lombardy, Northern Italy" (pp. 15-22) • Focus: Analysis of over 169,000 birds ringed across 14 permanent stations to map out rapid passage, wintering, and resident overlap strategies of various passerines. • "The origins and destinations of waders using the coasts of Suffolk and Essex" (pp. 37-49) • Focus: Assessing migratory and wintering behaviors of 10 wader shorebird species to evaluate the potential environmental impact of estuary land reclamation. • "Moult and feather growth in the water rail Rallus aquaticus on the Waddensea island of Vlieland" (pp. 57-60) • Author: G. H. J. de Kroon • Focus: Examining molt timelines and simultaneous flight-feather shedding patterns in both juvenile and adult Water Rails (SL#17/2).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 76 pages. Postjuvenile moult, phenology and biometry of Grey Wagtails Motacilla cinerea migrating over central Belgium - by Marc Herremans. • Delayed moult in the Siskin Carduelis spinus (Pages 91-92) • Author: J. C. Senar • Focus: Observations of body feather moulting in wintering Siskins throughout November to April in Northeast Spain as an opportunistic strategy. • An additional age criterion for Siskins (Pages 93-94) • Author: J. C. Senar • Focus: Identification techniques providing specific criteria for age determination in Carduelis spinus. • The dispersal and migration of the gannet from Norwegian breeding colonies (Pages 139-145) • Author: R. T. Barrett • Focus: Analysing tracking and ringing recoveries to establish the migration routes and winter dispersal of Northern Gannets bred in Norway. • Wing‐length variation and flock relationships in the Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus (Pages 68-70) • Focus: Examining biometrics and flock structuring behaviours using wing-length metrics. (SL#1B).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. The auks in the western Mediterranean - by Carlos Carboneras. • The auks in the western Mediterranean: A seminal paper by Carlos Carboneras detailing over 1,260 hours of systematic seabird observations off Northeast Spain and the Gulf of Lions, alongside analysis of British-ringed auk recoveries. It covers species such as the Razorbill and Puffin. • Postfledging development: Research investigating the postfledging wing and bill development in the Razorbill (Alca torda islandica). • Movements of Gannets: Analysis charting the seasonal and geographic movements of 5,535 Gannets ringed on the Channel Islands (Les Etacs and Ortac, Alderney) based on recovery data spanning 1949 to 1986 (SL#1B).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. The status, migrations and seasonality of the Little Stint in Kenya - by D J Pearson. • "The migratory strategy of the Garden Warbler" (by Franz Bairlein): A detailed study analyzing how the Garden Warbler (Sylvia borin) manages its fuel deposition (weight gain) and nocturnal restlessness (zugunruhe) to successfully cross ecological barriers like the Sahara Desert during autumn and spring migrations. • "The timing of Robin migration in Belgium as shown by ringing recoveries" (by Frank Adriaensen): A comprehensive multi-decade analysis tracking the seasonal movement windows of local and foreign European Robins (Erithacus rubecula) travelling through Belgium. (SL#17/2).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 64 pages. Illustrated. Biometrics, growth and sex ratios amongst Welsh Dippers Cinclus cinclus S. J. Ormerod, Stephanie J. Tyler & J. M. S. Lewis Analyzed biometric data from over 500 Dippers in Wales. Found that wing lengths could successfully differentiate males and females above/below 92-94 mm, showing a steady 1:1 sex ratio. The origins of European Swallows wintering in Namibia and Botswana K. H. Loske Evaluated 19 international bird ringing recoveries, discovering that the majority of Barn Swallows wintering in Namibia and Botswana migrate from Western and Central Europe. Survival rates of urban Magpies Ringing & Migration Records Evaluated life tables of urban Magpies (Pica pica), tracking a 56% survival rate in their first year and adult survival ranging from 14% to 76% across subsequent years. Settlement and fat accumulation by Migrant Pied Flycatchers Ringing & Migration Records Studied how migrating Pied Flycatchers refuel and gain body mass across stopover sites in Spain, tracking distinct physiological trends between juveniles and adults. Biometrics of the siskin Carduelis spinus Ringing & Migration Records Charted body dimension characteristics (wing, tail, tarsus, bill morphology, and weight) during a massive 1984 irruption in Gloucestershire, noting that pre-migratory weight increases of 2g allow the birds to fly an extra 500-1000 km (SL#17/2).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo, 353 pp, drawings by John Busby, 30 photographs, figures and tables. A fine copy in dust wrapper, price - clipped by the publisher to put an enhanced price on the dust wrapper flap.

First Edition. Fine copy in cloth boards, with a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 363 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Skuas, natural history. Seabirds, behaviour and ecology. Stercorariidae. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. OUT-OF-PRINT.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are generally in very good order. No particular bumping or wear to corners or edges. Spine is intact with just a little mild bumping to ends. Textblock is tight, bright and clean. 363 pp. White glazed paper dust jacket with black lettering to spine and front. Dj is in a good condition albeit with some very mild creasing to the edges. Spine area is very slightly age darkened. Not priceclipped. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 857g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034743:11h) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 857 G. BUSBY, John (illustratore). Book.…

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0216920884. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good. Dust wrapper - very good. Busby, John (illustratore).

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0216920884.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's hardback in better than very good condition: firm and square, strong joints. Complete with original dustjacket, not showing any tears or chips. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Author signed to title page in blue ink. Excellent tight clean crisp hardcover in like DJ, un-price-clipped, free of markings. the usual bleaching of the brown colours of the bird plumage on the spine panel, and a slight stain line at the top edge not affecting page area. Almost new appearance. Size: 8vo. Signed by Author.…

Octavo,363 pp.,illustrated by John Busby, fine copy in dustwrapper.

FIRST EDITION, FINE COPY WITH DW. THIS TEXT IS SUPPORTED BY 100 MAPS AND DIAGRAMS, 30 PHOTOGRAPHS AND 65 TABLES. IN ADDITION, JOHN BUSBY CONTRIBUTES 35 EVOCATIVE DRAWINGS WHICH MORE THAN EMBELLISH THIS ERUDITE AND READABLE SUMMARY OF AN IMPRESSIVE AND DIVERSE GROUP OF BIRDS.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In the last few years there has been an exciting upsurge in seabird research. There are several reasons for this. Man's increased ex-ploitation of natural resources has led to a greater awareness of the potential conflicts with seabirds, and of the use of seabirds to indicate the damage we might be doing to our environment. Many seabird populations have increased dramatically in numbers and so seem more likely to conflict with man, for example through competition for food or transmission of diseases. Oil exploration and production has resulted in major studies of seabird distributions and ecology in relation to oil pollution. The possibility that seabirds may provide information on fish stock biology is now being critically investigated. Some seabird species have suffered serious declines in numbers and require conservation action to be taken to reduce the chances that they will become extinct. This requires an understanding of the factors determining their population size and dynamics. This book is the first to de.…

Hard. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. DJ has been laminated for protection, price clipped. Previous owner sticker to front pastedown, some tiny dampspots to closed edges, else excellent. Size: 8vo. Busby, John, Mackay, Andrew and Teunis, Bas (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. A paperback book in very good condition, Volume Six Number One June 1985.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. A paperback book in very good condition, Volume Seven Number One June 1986.