Near fine hardcover, dust jacket with closed tear on front. The bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles. B&W drawings and photos, maps.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Bird Life of Mountain and Upland

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0521331234

ISBN 13

9780521331234

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First edition.

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fair

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Synopsis

This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles and presents the various species from an ecological standpoint. The book relates the bird distribution and abundance to the various environmental influences of climate, topography, geology, soil type and human land use. The book initially sets the scene by describing and examining the changes and bird fauna following the major climatic shift since the end of the Ice Age. The uplands are grouped into several main types - sheep-walks, grouse moors, deer forests, flows (peat bogs), maritime hills and high tops and the distinctive bird assemblages are described together with details of the natural history of the more important species. The book will appeal to the informed layman and to the keen bird-watcher who wants to learn more about the life of upland birds and the ways in which they are adapted to their environments.

Review

Review of the hardback: 'Everyone who loves our wild places will enjoy Bird Life of Mountain and Upland ... Buy this book and start lobbying for a secure future for Britain's wilderness.' New Scientist

Review of the hardback: '... a cut above the average bird book ... a source of valuable insights into bird ecology and conservaton.' Nature

Review of the hardback: ' a really first class book ... This is excellent value for money and will undoubtedly remain the standard work on the ecology of Britain's upland birds for many years to come, and as such is an absolute must for everyone interested in avian ecology.' Country-Side

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