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The Hen Harrier
Don Scott
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Description for The Hen Harrier
Paperback. The untold story of the hen harriers' struggle for survival in their former stronghold, the Glens of Antrim, N. Ireland. Reveals previously unrecorded facets of the birds' lifestyle. The longest and most thorough study of hen harriers available. Num Pages: 180 pages, 16pp colour section. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 442.
The hen harrier is one of the iconic species of the bird world and its history is a mix of controversy, persecution, and recent patchy recovery. This book, a dedicated study of the bird in N. Ireland for over two decades, provides a detailed account of the life, habits and prospects for the bird. The author presents much new information about the harrier in its continuing struggle to re-establish its hold despite high levels of persecution from man or predation by other species. Having spent thousands of hours over many years studying these birds, he was rewarded by the ... Read more
The hen harrier is one of the iconic species of the bird world and its history is a mix of controversy, persecution, and recent patchy recovery. This book, a dedicated study of the bird in N. Ireland for over two decades, provides a detailed account of the life, habits and prospects for the bird. The author presents much new information about the harrier in its continuing struggle to re-establish its hold despite high levels of persecution from man or predation by other species. Having spent thousands of hours over many years studying these birds, he was rewarded by the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
441g
Number of Pages
196
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904445937
SKU
V9781904445937
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Don Scott
Don Scott is a member of the Society of Biology, a serving committee member of the N. Ireland branch and has had numerous articles and papers published. He is also the author of Harriers: Journeys Around the World.
Reviews for The Hen Harrier
'Don Scott's new book is a well written and eminently readable account of his dedicated studies of this species in Northern Ireland. ... This book is an essential read for all those interested in the hen harrier and the conservation of birds of prey in general, and comes highly recommended.' Peregrine 'I cannot recall an account of a bird ... Read more