The Birdwatchers

Author : William Shaw
Publisher : Mulholland Books
ISBN 13 : 0316316253
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birdwatcher written by William Shaw and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Police Sergeant William South has a good reason to shy away from murder investigations: he is a murderer himself. A methodical, diligent, and exceptionally bright detective, South is an avid birdwatcher and trusted figure in his small town on the rugged Kentish coast. He also lives with the deeply buried secret that, as a child in Northern Ireland, he may have killed a man. When a fellow birdwatcher is found murdered in his remote home, South's world flips. The culprit seems to be a drifter from South's childhood; the victim was the only person connecting South to his early crime; and a troubled, vivacious new female sergeant has been relocated from London and assigned to work with South. As our hero investigates, he must work ever-harder to keep his own connections to the victim, and his past, a secret. The Birdwatcher is British crime fiction at its finest; a stirring portrait of flawed, vulnerable investigators; a meticulously constructed mystery; and a primal story of fear, loyalty and vengeance. **Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year

Author : Sy Barlowe
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486410595
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginning Birdwatcher's Book written by Sy Barlowe and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fact-filled book with sticker images of blue jay, American crow, mourning dove, barn owl, and 44 other birds, plus informative text noting bird's size, habitat, eating habits, and other data.

Author : Simon James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780744598025
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birdwatchers written by Simon James and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jess and Grandad return in this delightful follow-up to the popular The Wild Woods. When I go birdwatching, things happen, Grandad says. Sometimes, he says, the birds draw him while he's drawing them. Sometimes, he says, the birds help him find their names in his bird book. Birds are amazing, says Grandad. But Jess isn't sure. So one day she goes birdwatching with Grandad to see for herself - Simon James's many bestselling titles include Dear Greenpeace and Leon and Bob, a Smarties Book Prize Silver Medal Winner. - Simon James's books often contain a message about respecting and caring for our natural world, and this is no exception. - Whimsical, witty and poignant, this is a wonderful follow-up to The Wild Woods.

Author : William Edwin Davis
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DEAN OF BIRDWATCHERS written by William Edwin Davis and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1994-06-17 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America's most influential ornithologists, Ludlow Griscom (1890-1959) ushered in the shift to modern birding with binoculars with his conviction that "one need not shoot a bird to know what it was". Drawing on the writings of Griscom and his contemporaries, this biography reveals the complex man who popularized birdwatching as a more democratic, less aristocratic alternative to hunting and influenced a generation of notable future "birders", including Roger Tory Peterson, Joseph J. Hickey, and Allan Cruickshank. During the ten years he was a curator of birds for the American Museum of Natural History, Griscom set forth principles of field identification that revolutionized birding as a hobby and a sport. He also became an international authority on the birds of Central and South America, as well as the local authority on avian populations in the New York City and Boston areas. Davis vividly portrays this odd, often abrasive, man whose brusque and assertive manner tended to polarize associates into pro- and anti-Griscom factions. He follows Griscom's involvement with such groups as the National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Griscom eloquently fought for the establishment of federal preserves at Plum Island and Monomoy in Massachusetts. He also spoke against tendencies toward petty competition among different environmental groups. This first biography of America's first birder captures the tenor of an almost maddeningly active life.

Author : Barbara Mearns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780955673931
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biographies for Birdwatchers written by Barbara Mearns and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher W. Leahy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780691113883
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife written by Christopher W. Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For amateurs and seasoned birders, this quintessential A to Z guide provides accounts of the basic elements of bird life, as well as easy-to-access information on such subjects as physiology and anatomy, terms and jargon, definitions and etymology, and ornithological groupings.

Author : Simon Barnes
Publisher : Short Books
ISBN 13 : 1780720696
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher written by Simon Barnes and published by Short Books. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BESTSELLING BIRDWATCHING CLASSIC - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 'A delightful ode to the wild world outside the kitchen window - leaves you with the warm feeling that a shared love conquers all.' The Daily Telegraph 'A witty, perceptive book; thoughtful, instructive and full of simple wisdom.' The Daily Mail Look out the window. See a bird. Enjoy it. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a bad birdwatcher. Anyone who has ever gazed up at the sky or stared out of the window knows something about birds. In this fun, eye-opening and inspiring book, award-winning nature writer Simon Barnes paints a riveting picture of how birdwatching has framed his life and can help us all to a better understanding of our place on this planet. How to be a Bad Birdwatcher shows why birdwatching is not the preserve of twitchers, but one of the simplest, cheapest and most rewarding pastimes around.

Author : Mark Avery
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784270539
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Behind the Binoculars written by Mark Avery and published by Pelagic Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Avery and Keith Betton, passionate birdwatchers and conservationists, interview members of the birdwatching community about the lives of famous birdwatchers. They take you behind the scenes, and behind the binoculars, of a diverse range of birding and wildlife personalities.

Author : Gayle Smith Padgett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999429563
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birdwatcher's Wife written by Gayle Smith Padgett and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazon Print version. Living la belle vie in Provence is a dream come true for American expats Gayle and Ralph. But their tranquil world is turned upside-down when serious birdwatcher Ralph suggests a year-long quest to find 200 bird species in France.The eat-preen-love life cycle of birds does not fascinate Gayle, but an off-the-beaten-track adventure does. Ancient hilltop villages, vibrant outdoor markets, and delectable delicacies await! Aware that the mission is powered by passion and protective of their relationship, she insists Ralph go slow and savor the experience. He agrees ? but is it a promise he can keep?They'll crisscross the country, from the Mediterranean to the English Channel, the Pyrenees to the Alps. Mother Nature's mighty forces, heart-pounding alpine roads, and mosquito-ridden marshes challenge their resolve. However, France's natural beauty, captivating culture, and astounding birdlife lead the way ... to discoveries that surprise them both.

Author : Rudy Hoglund
Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780789308061
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roger Tory Peterson's Numbers written by Rudy Hoglund and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of "Peterson's ABC of Birds follows "Peterson's Numbers, the most recent delightful book for little bird watchers from author and designer Rudy Hoglund. Charmingly illustrated with paintings by Roger Tory Peterson, legendary bird authority and artist, this book will not only help young children learn their colors, but also foster interest in birds and nature. Teaching children the importance of their part in the natural world has always been paramount in the career of Dr. Peterson. He provided leadership in the founding of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, whose primary mission is to provide educational programs to schools throughout the nation. Recognizing birds as part of a child's life is a fun way to become acquainted with nature. We hope you enjoy" Roger Tory Peterson's Numbers.