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Bird Life of Mountain and Upland
D. A. Ratcliffe
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Description for Bird Life of Mountain and Upland
Hardback. This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles from a ecological standpoint. Series: Bird Life Series. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Dimension: 246 x 189. Weight in Grams: 854. This book describes the bird life of the various upland regions of the British Isles from a ecological standpoint. Series: Bird Life Series. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Dimension: 246 x 189. Weight in Grams: 854. Nice copy with minor shelf wear fine in dustjacket
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Bird Life Series
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521331234
SKU
KJE0002750
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
Reviews for Bird Life of Mountain and Upland
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 ... Read more