The Peregrine Falcon - Hardcover

Ratcliffe, Derek

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ISBN 10: 0931130050 ISBN 13: 9780931130052

Publisher: Harrell Books, 1980

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The first references to breeding Peregrine falcons in Britain date back to the 13th century, but they had long been identified as among the most spectacular of Britain's birds and, in the Middle Ages, were highly valued for falconry. This classic study, first published in 1980, considers the bird's nesting, feeding, breeding and migratory behaviour as well as examining its territory and distribution in England, Wales and Scotland, and threats posed by pollution and the use of pesticides.

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"This . . . is one of the most important bird monographs ever published: this study is directly linked with the whole of modern environmental awareness. It is a fascinating and very readable book which deserves to be on all birder's bookshelves, and now it has been fully revised and updated from the original 1980 edition. Thoroughly recommended."--Birding World

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PublisherHarrell Books
Publication date1980
ISBN 10 0931130050
ISBN 13 9780931130052
BindingHardcover
Edition number1
Number of pages416
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THE PEREGRINE FALCON. By Derek Ratcliffe. With illustrations by Donald Watson.

Ratcliffe (Derek Almey).

Published by Buteo Books. Vermillion, South Dakota. 1980. (1980)

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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1980). (1980) 1980 1st US edition. Large 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp416. Colour plates, illustrations by Donald Watson, colour plate of eggs, b/w photographs, maps, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt peregrine motif. Fine new unread copy in dust-wrapper. This is a classic in its field which set a standard for subsequent works of this type. "Dr Ratcliffe's account of this especially interesting bird of prey has been eagerly awaited and now more than meets expectations. Not only is this a detailed, definitive study by an internationally acknowledged authority, it is also a well composed work with an easy flow that conceals its author's skilled presentation." This is the American edition of Poyser's original title, the US and UK editions being to all intents and purposes identical. A fascinating and very readable account of these colourful and attractive birds. Chapters include: The peregrine and man; The peregrine's country; Population trends in Britain; Distribution and numbers in Britain; Food and feeding habits; Nesting habitat; The breeding cycle - pairing courtship; The breeding cycle - laying to fledgling; Movements and migration; Breeding density and territory; Population regulation and dynamics; Ecological relationships with other birds; The pesticide story; Other enemies; Appearance, form and geographical variation; Conservation and the future. The first Poyser edition, now long out of print, sells for between �50.00 and 100.00. PREVIOUS PRICE �45.00. Seller Inventory # 20918

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