Isbn: 9780888397324 - understanding the bird of prey (30 risultati)

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Understanding the Bird of Prey. Book.

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Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2014). (1995) 2014 1st paperback edition. 4to paperback (217 x 280mm). Pp375 + 1pp ads. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w line illustrations, bibliography. Fine new paperback. This is probably the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. Chapters/sections include: Structure and function - skeleton, senses, digestive system (etc.), wing structure, feather structure, feather maintenance, wing shape and tail variations, gliding and soaring, powered flight, foot structure, sexual dimporphism and variations with lifestyle; Managing a breeding program - process of domestication, genetic assessment of pairs, genetic compatability of pairings, selection of breeding stock, physical assessment, performance assessment, mental suitability for breeding, breeding facilities, incubator and broody rooms, food supply, the program in winter, the program in spring, semen, insemination, laying, structure of the egg, the embryo, the egg, rearing to seven days, systems of rearing the older chick, finding the right homes for the young stock, maintaining breeding records; Equipment and facilities (60+ pages); Development and behaviour - physical development, components of behaviour, temperaments, biological urges and drives, memory, imprinting, learning; Training and conditioning (55+ pages); Hunting strategies for wild raptors - components of the hunt, still-hunting, fast contour-hugging flight, searching, quartering, stalking, listening, fluching from cover, false attack, attack strategies, drop, dive, stoop, deception flights, hunting in groups, ways in which experienced raptors hunt; Hawking in the field - introduction, the hawking year, what the hawks can do, what the quarry can do, hawking grounds and quarry populations, rabbit hawking, hare hawking, mixed game in hedges and farmland, waiting-on flights with falcons, field meets, hawking dogs; Raptors and man - international contribution of falconers to raptor conservation and welfare, ethics of rehabilitation, effects of falconry on wild raptor populations, ethics of hybrids, past and future of domestic breeding, breeding for conservation and gene banks, lawyers, politicians and civil servants, sky trials and bagged game, falconry as a 'green' field sport, ways to learn falconry and hawking, philosophy of the falconer. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colour photographs aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. Structure and function, managing a breeding program, equipment and facilities, development and behaviour, training and conditioning, hunting strategies of wild raptors, hawking in the field, raptors and man. Essential reading if you are even slightly serious about birds of prey, for any purpose whatever. .…

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Paperback. Condizione: As New. As new, bumped corner. Understanding the Bird of Prey : Their Biology, Behavior, Breeding, Captive Management, Rehabilitation, and Falconry Training</B> Based on the author's considerable experience as a practicing falconer and raptor biologist, this manual covers captive breeding, equipment, development and behavior, and hawking in the field. Color photos, drawings. 2014 paperback printing [1995].…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. <B>Understanding the Bird of Prey : Their Biology, Behavior, Breeding, Captive Management, Rehabilitation, and Falconry Training</B> Based on the author's considerable experience as a practicing falconer and raptor biologist, this manual covers captive breeding, equipment, development and behavior, and hawking in the field. Color photos, drawings. 2014 paperback printing [1995].…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A clean and pristine copy of the first printing, with no signs of any prior use or wear. Secure packing, prompt shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 11.1 X 8.3 X 1.4 inches; 376 pages.

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Condizione: New. 2014. Paperback. Num Pages: 375 pages, 290 b/w illus & 150 colour photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6; WNGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 281 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1114. . . . . .

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Condizione: New. 2014. Paperback. Num Pages: 375 pages, 290 b/w illus & 150 colour photos. BIC Classification: PSVW6; WNGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 281 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1114. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This is the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer, has masterfully written the text in language that is easy to follow. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colour photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. UNDERSTANDING THE BIRD OF PREY is one the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder, and falconer. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This is the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer, has masterfully written the text in language that is easy to follow. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colour photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. UNDERSTANDING THE BIRD OF PREY is one the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder, and falconer. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Understanding the Bird of Prey is the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer, has masterfully written the text in language that is easy to follow. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 color photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey.…

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnNick Fox was born and raised a country boy. Educated in England, Scotland and New Zealand, he has been a professional raptor biologist since 1974, publishing widely on Australasian Harriers, New Zealand Falcons, Northern G.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This is the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer, has masterfully written the text in language that is easy to follow. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colour photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. UNDERSTANDING THE BIRD OF PREY is one the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder, and falconer. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Understanding the Bird of Prey | Nick Fox | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2017 | Hancock House Publishers | EAN 9780888397324 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…