Discusses the migration patterns of such birds as sparrows, pigeons, owls, chickadees, swallows, albatross, and penguins.
This breathtaking work of nature writing from Pulitzer Prize finalist Scott Weidensaul also introduces readers to those scientists, researchers, and bird lovers trying to preserve global migratory patterns in the face of climate change and ...
A sensitive, stunning debut on movement, migration, and loss, in the vein of Valeria Luiselli's Sidewalks.
Considers all aspects of research since experimentation began on the subject in 1925
Barnacle Geese and Brant have also expanded their breeding areas northward to the Kanin Peninsula in northern Russia. In Norway, Barnacle Geese have expanded their use of spring staging areas to more-northern islands and to islands ...
Millions of bird migrate often very long distances in order to benefit from seasonal resource surpluses and to avoid predators and competitors. The aim of this book is to give a general overview of the whole migration phenomenon.
Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds Scott Weidensaul ... Boyle , William J. , Robert O. Paxton , and David A. Cutler . ... In Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Migrant Landbirds , John M. Hagan III and David W. Johnston ...
The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial.
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Discusses how birds migrate and provides information on migrations in each region of the world and on the migrating habits of hundreds of species of birds.
Information on migratory flight patterns, flight speed and distance, travel seasons, calls of migrating birds, and more.