Bewicks Swan

Author : Eileen Rees
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408128241
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bewick's Swan written by Eileen Rees and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and highly readable monograph, showcasing one of the flagship species of wetland conservation in Britain to superb effect. The arrival of thousands of Bewick's Swans from their Arctic breeding grounds to lakes and wetlands throughout northern and eastern Britain is an unforgettable sight. Popular among both birders and the wider public, these elegant birds are among the best-studied waterfowl in the world. Beginning with the work of the late Sir Peter Scott in the 1950s, Britain's Bewick's have been the subject of intensive behavioural study, while their population ecology has provided a similar focus for research. In Bewick's Swan, Eileen Rees tells the story of these birds in rich detail. Rees discusses their biology in full, with sections on population and distribution, breeding biology, wintering behaviour, food and feeding ecology, taxonomy and phylogeny, migration, and conservation; much original research is included, and there is frequent reference to the Bewick's sibling subspecies, the Tundra Swan of North America. Personal recollections from a lifetime of study weave through the narrative, which is illuminated by Dafila Scott's evocative illustrations.

Author : Eileen C. Rees
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781472596871
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bewick's Swan written by Eileen C. Rees and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter Young
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 186189502X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swan written by Peter Young and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2008-03-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The graceful winged form of the swan has inspired works of art from fairy tales to ballets, and its profile is recognized immediately by even the most cursory of bird admirers. Now the newest addition to Reaktion’s acclaimed Animal series examines the fascinating story behind this elegant bird. The natural history of the swan is surprisingly complex, as Peter Young reveals, delving into the bird’s habitat and feeding habits, the physiological details of the eight surviving species and several extinct ones, the bird’s power and endurance, and the formation flying that allows them to conserve energy and fly great distances with speed. Swan gives equal treatment to the long and rich role of the swan in human culture, from the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan to the bird’s portrayal in sculpture, furniture, and brand name logos. Young also details the challenges facing conservation efforts to protect swans from human consumption and material goods. An engrossing account, Swan will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of all who admire this beautiful bird.

Author : Deborah King
Publisher : Random House (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9780224023054
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swan written by Deborah King and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1985 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the physical characteristics and habits of the Bewick swan, one of the smallest and rarest of swans, describing its mating on the Arctic tundra in the spring and its long migration to the south for the winter.

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 160962081X
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swans: Their Biology and Natural History written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven species of swans are an easily and universally recognized group of waterfowl, which have historically played important roles in the folklore, myths and legends in many cultures. Among the largest of all flying birds, they have been used as symbols of royalty, grace and beauty, and largely for these reasons swans have only rarely been considered acceptable as targets for sport hunting. Swans occur on all continents but Africa, though most species are found in the temperate and arctic zones of North America and Eurasia. Swans are a long-lived species and are among the most strongly monogamous of birds, having prolonged pair and family bonds that influence their flocking and social behavior, and contribute to the overall high degree of human interest in them. This volume describes their distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biology. Included are nine distribution maps, 19 drawings, 23 photographs by the author, and a bibliography of nearly 700 references.

Author : Alice L. Price
Publisher : Council Oak Books
ISBN 13 : 9780933031814
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swans of the World written by Alice L. Price and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated with swans of legend, art, nature and the imagination, Swans of the World is a treasury and a treasure as well.

Author : J H. Beekman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bewick's swan - Cygnus columbianus written by J H. Beekman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sylvia Bruce Wilmore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swans of the World written by Sylvia Bruce Wilmore and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1609621719
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The North American Swans: Their Biology and Conservation written by Paul Johnsgard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among birds, swans are relatively long-lived species and are also among the most strongly monogamous, having prolonged pair and family bonds that strongly influence their reproductive and general social behavior, which, in combination with their beauty and elegance, contribute to the overall high degree of worldwide human interest in them. This volume of more than 59,000 words describes the distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biologies of the four species of swans that breed or have historically bred in North America, including the native trumpeter and tundra swans, the introduced mute swan, and the marginally occurring whooper swan. Also included are 5 distribution maps, 15 drawings, 27 photographs by the author, and a reference section of nearly 1,000 literature citations.

Author : Jennifer Coldrey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781555320669
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Swan on the Lake written by Jennifer Coldrey and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photos highlight swans in their natural habitats.