Author: Roddy A. MavorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sea birds
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Seabird Numbers and Breeding Success in Britain and Ireland, 2006
Author: Roddy A. MavorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sea birds
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Oceanography and Marine Biology
Author: R.N. HughesPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498705464
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Ever-increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and their relevance to global environmental issues create a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing the results of recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its founding by the late Harold Barnes more than 50 years ago. Its obj
The Kittiwake
Author: John CoulsonPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408152347
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
An authoritative overview of the biology of the Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla. Returning to its breeding sites in the spring after a winter spent far out at sea, the Kittiwake is a familiar sight around the coasts of Britain and Europe. A pale, medium-sized gull with a 'gentle' expression and bright yellow bill, the Kittiwake has been the subject of behavioural research since the late 1950s - one of the longest running studies in the world. In this Poyser Monograph, John Coulson summarises these decades of research, revealing amazing insights into the life of these gulls, with wider implications for the behavioural ecology of all colonial birds. There are sections on life at sea, nest-site selection, breeding biology, feeding ecology, colony dynamics, moult, survivorship and conservation. This book is essential for academics working on colonial species, and is also of great interest to birders who want to learn more about these elegant cliff-dwelling birds.
The Status of Birds in Britain and Ireland
Author: David ParkinPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408125005
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
A detailed and up to date assessment of the status and distribution of every species of bird in Britain and Ireland.
Action plan for seabirds in Western-Nordic areas
Author: Nordiska MinisterrådetPublisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9289321474
Category : Bird populations
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Seabird Populations of Britain and Ireland
Author: P. Ian MitchellPublisher: Helm
ISBN: 9780713669015
Category : Bird populations
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
This book summarises the findings of Seabird 2000, a major national initiative to census all the breeding seabirds in Britain and Ireland which incorporates the work of over 400 individuals counting seabird numbers and coastal and inland sites over 15 years. There is an account for each breeding species, with text by a specialist author discussing distributional characteristics and changes. There are 2 maps per species - one pinpointing each breeding colony, and another expressing expansion, decline, extinction and new colonization. The British Isles are of global importance for breeding seabirds - over 4 million pairs from 25 species breed here, including almost all of the world's Manx Shearwaters and Northern Gannets. This is a readable and comprehensive distillation of the most exhaustive and detailed survey of seabird numbers in Britain ever conducted. It will be a fascinating read for all birders and an essential resource for everyone involved in the conservation of the marine environment.
Atlantic Seabirds
Author: Bird Observatories of Britain and Ireland
Author: Bird Observatories CouncilPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408139065
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 571
Book Description
A comprehensive survey of the valuable work undertaken by Britain's network of bird observatories, with summaries and tables of noteworthy events and much historical background. Bird observatories are research stations established mainly for the study of migration, particularly by means of ringing. There are now 18 scattered around the Britain and Ireland at key points on migration routes, on coastal promontories or small islands. Part of their attraction is the regular occurrence of rarities that are found each year at these observatories. Written by wardens and ringers from each location, Bird Observatories of Britain and Ireland is a timely new edition of one of the earliest Poyser titles. It includes detailed coverage of the history, location, habitats and ornithological interest of each observatory, including summaries and tables of noteworthy events.
Species Management
Author: Scottish Natural Heritage (Agency)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
This is the latest book in the Natural Heritage of Scotland series from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The book contains the papers read at SNH's 2008 conference on the subject and provides the reader with valuable, high quality, up-to-date information and research on the subject, interspersed with stunning full colour images. The long-term aim for all species management is for thriving and self-sustaining, self-regulating populations of native species throughout their natural ranges. The challenge is to achieve this in the face of increasing pressures from developments, exploitation, habitat loss and climate change.This book explores the challenges and solutions to species management for species conservation, the control of invasive non-native species, resolving conflicts of interest between native species, and the sustainable use of species, with contributions from a range of international experts including scientists, conservationists and managers.
Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment
Author: Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134107986
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description