THE ATLAS OF WINTERING BIRDS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

THE ATLAS OF WINTERING BIRDS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

OWLS OF EUROPE. By Heimo Mikkola.

OWLS OF EUROPE. By Heimo Mikkola.

THE BARN OWL. By D.S. Bunn, A.B. Warburton and R.D.S. Wilson. Illustrated by Ian Willis.

1982 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp264. Colour frontispiece, b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt with gilt barn owl motif.

"In the classic monograph mould, this study of Tyto alba is the product of almost 40 years field work ...in Britain, the USA and Europe. The result is detailed, balanced account ...of the barn owl in varying habitats in Britain, comparing as approriate, this race's behaviour with that of sub-species in other areas of the world." Many detailed chapters are arranged under the following general headings: Description and adaptations; Voice; General behaviour; Food; Breeding; Movements; Factors controlling population and possible conservation measures; Distribution in the British Isles; Folklore.
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28168
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Author Bunn (D.S.), Warburton (A.B.) and Wilson (R.D.S.).
Book Code 28168
ISBN 0856610321 / 0856610321.
Book Description Slight use but very good in used, spine-faded dust-wrapper. This copy has Dick Treleaven's address-label to the front paste-down.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1982
Publisher T. and A.D. Poyser.
Place Calton, Staffordshire.