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A Coloured Key to the Wildfowl of the World
by: Scott, Peter
Identification guide of wildfowl of the world. Names & classification,
color plates, scientific names, english names. 91 pgs.
c. 1972, S/C...$17.50
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
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A Field Guide To The Birds Of North America
by: Vanner, Michael
Identification & information guide on 180 of the commonest species
that are either native to North America or regular visitors to these shores.
Concise physical descriptions are given for each bird, both at rest and
at flight, and destinctive behavior patterns are also detailed. Birdsong
can also be key to identification and this has also been included where
relevant. Distribution maps, color photos. 256 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$9.95
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A Pocket Guide To Great Plains Waterbirds
by: Fellows, Suzanne & Gress, Bob
This informative and comprehensive pocket-size booklet was published by
the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center (Wichita, Kansas). It was
underwritten by the Chickadee Checkoff Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the Westar Energy Green Team. The co-authors were Suzanne
Fellows, a wildlife biologist with the Migratory Bird Program, Region
6, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Bob Gress, Director of the Great
Plains Nature Center. The purpose of the Pocket Guide is to help you identify
and gain an appreciation for the diversity of waterbirds and their importance
to the Great Plains environment. Color photo of each species. 69 pgs.
c. 2006, Pocketsize, S/C... $5.00
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A Singleness Of Purpose: The Story of Ducks Unlimited
by: Tennyson, Jon R.
The history of the creation of the international organization which was
formed during the great Dust Bowl of the 1930's to raise funds for the
preservation, restoration, and maintenance of wetland habitat on the North
American continent, as well as waterfowl management. Illustrated with
color plates of waterfowl paintings, color and B/W photos. 127 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket,
small tears on edges of dust jacket, inside like new
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A Voice for the Mute Swan
by: Glaser, Gail
Swan, life cycle, studies & legislation in England, natural hazards, various.
c.1989...H/C...$29.95
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An Introduction To Malayan Birds
by: Madoc, G C
General info on types of country, feeding habits, sizes of birds, striking
colors, notable fliers, gregarious birds, & notable songsters. Over
100 species are fully described: trens, gulls, waterfowl, game birds,
pigeons, birds of prey parrots, hornbills, woodpeckers, songbirds, &
more. Nearly 100 line drawings, 18 B/W photographs. 234 pgs.
c. 1956, H/C...$75.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good
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Audobon Society Book of Water Birds
by: Line, Les
c.1987...$35.00
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Audubon Water Bird Guide: Water, Game & Large Land Birds of Eastern
& Central North America
by: Richard H. Pough
Identification & information guide with more than 600 illustrations
representing 258 species in every significant plumage (458 in color &
138 in B/W of the birds in flight). Covers water birds from eastern &
central North America from southern Texas to central Greenland. Text covers
significant points as identification, over-all range, mating habits, &
parts of the country where each bird is found. Also contains notes on
past & present staus of birds, their foods, habits, & methods
of attracting them. B/W illustrations, color plates. 352 pgs.
c. 1951, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good - Very good
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Beautiful Ducks
by: Wright, Liz
Plucks 40 of the world's most distinctive duck breeds from the pond
and displays them in all their glory. Stylishly lit and shot against draped
backgrounds, these sitting ducks are prize-winning examples that have
been primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight. They reveal
not only a surprising diversity of shape and hue, but also a range of
mischievous personalities and an uncanny ability to look the viewer in
the eye. The book includes descriptions of each breed, covering their
origins, physical attributes, and uses. There's also a history of ducks,
an introduction to breed basics, and reportage photography from rare breed
shows. So, whether you wish to get abreast of the duck world, admire beautiful
photography, or argue endlessly over your favorite portrait, if you're
looking for an irresistible gift book then "Beautiful Ducks"
is guaranteed to fit the bill. 112 pgs
c. 2012, S/C... $19.95
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Bird Biographies of John James Audubon
by: Ford, Alice
Biographies and color illustrations of many different bird species, from
waterfowl to waders, birds of prey to wild turkeys, parrots to owls, woodpeckers
to swallows. 282 pages
c. 1957, H/C... $17.50
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good,
no dust jacket
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Bird Encyclopaedia
by: Bejcek, Vladimir & Stastny, Karel
Clear & systematic arrangement with characteristics of each order, 670
species of bird families from the whole world, large index of both scientific
& common names. Covers: Flightless birds, penguins, waterfowl, birds of
prey, gamebirds, pigeons, parrots, hummingbirds, swifts, songbirds. Nearly
700 color photographs.
c. 1999, H/C...$24.95
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Birds Of America
Edited by the National Audubon Society
Identification & information book on the birds of America. Covers
Orders: Diving birds; Long-winged swimmers; Tube-nosed swimmers; Totipalmated
swimmers; Lamellirostral swimmers; Flamingos; Heron, Storks & Ibis;
Marsh-Dwellers; Shore birds; Gallinaceous birds; Pigeons & Doves;
Birds of Prey; Parrot-like birds; Cuckoos; Woodpeckers; Goatsuckers &
Swifts; Perching birds. B/W photos & illustrations. 106 Color plates.
832 pgs.
c. 1917, 1936, H/C...$125.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good
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Birds Of America
by: Person, T. Gilbert
Identification of all birds of America. B/W photos & color plates.
289 pgs.
c. 1936, H/C...$125.00
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Condition: Good, has name inside front cover
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Birds Of Heaven: Travels With Cranes
by: Matthiessen, Peter
Chronicles the author's journeys in search of the world's fifteen species
of cranes. B/W & Color illustrations. 349 pgs.
c. 2001, H/C...$27.50
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Birds Of The Wetlands
by: Hancock, James
Briefly describes one major wetland area on every continent in the world.
Covers: herons, storks, ibises, spoonbills, anhingas, cormorants, small
waders & birds of prey. Color photographs. 152 pgs.
c. 1984, H/C...$35.00
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Book of Geese: A Complete Guide to Raising the Home Flock
by: Holderread, Dave
Basic enough for the hobbyist, yet comprehensive enough for commercial
raisers. Includes info on: breeds, behavior, aquiring stock, incubation,
rearing, sexing, health & physical problems, butchering and managing
the adult flock. B/W photos & illustrations. 209 pgs.
c. 1993, Revised, S/C...$19.00
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British Poultry Standards
Edited by: Roberts, Victoria
Complete specifications and judging points of all standardized breeds
and varieties of poultry as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and
recognized by the Poultry Club of Great Britian. Contains color photos,
general characteristics of males & females, colors, weights, scale of
points, and seroius defects. Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks. 368 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C...$69.99
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Captive Birds In Health & Disease
by: Cooper, John FRCVS
Covers: Gamebirds, raptors, parrots, waterfowl & other species. Captive
bird biology, health versus disease, types of disease, use of medicines
& disinfectants, accidents & emergency care, a veterinary vade mecum,
legislation for bird-keepers. B/W photos, illustrations, charts. 132 pgs.
c. 2003, H/C...$34.95
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Choosing & Keeping Ducks & Geese
by: Wright, Liz
A beginner's guide to identification, care and husbandry of over 35 species.
Practical advice on feeding and housing requirements, health care and
disease control and hatching and rearing newborns. Includes tips for competitively
showing ducks and geese. 208 pages, S/C, Color and B/W photos.
c. 2008, S/C...$18.95
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Complete Waterfowl Studies (Vol. 3: Geese & Swans)
by: Burk, Bruce
A comprehensive, in-depth study of North American waterfowl. This study
is covered in three lavishly illustrated volumes. This volume covers our
goose and swan species of North America, plus the Nene Goose of Hawaii,
the Barnacle Goose of Europe, the beautiful little Red-Breasted Goose
and Lesser White-Fronted Goose of Europe and Asia, and the mute swan which
is native to Europe. Color & B/W photos & illustrations. 200 pgs.
c. 1984, H/C...$29.95
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Complete Waterfowl Studies (Vol. 3: Geese & Swans)
by: Burk, Bruce
A comprehensive, in-depth study of North American waterfowl. This study
is covered in three lavishly illustrated volumes. This volume covers our
goose and swan species of North America, plus the Nene Goose of Hawaii,
the Barnacle Goose of Europe, the beautiful little Red-Breasted Goose
and Lesser White-Fronted Goose of Europe and Asia, and the mute swan which
is native to Europe. Color & B/W photos & illustrations. 200 pgs.
c. 1984, H/C...$20.00 (Reg Price $29.95)
Used, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good w/Very Good Dust
Jacket in mylar, Ex-library w/usual markings
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Coro-Coro: The World Of The Scarlet Ibis
by: Zahl, Paul A.
Is the true account of Dr. Zahl's adventures on the perilous waters of
remote Ilanos rivers. B/W photos. 264 pgs.
c. 1954, H/C...$25.00
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Cranes: The Noblest Flyers
by: Price, Alice Lindsay
Focuses on the wealth of human lore, both scientific & cultural, to portray
the survival into the 21st century of the two North American crane species:
the Sandhill & the Whooping Crane. Displays facts & lore interwoven into
the author's own observations in the filed. B/W photos. 223 pgs.
c. 2001, S/C...$27.95
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Cranes In My Corral
by: Hyde, Dayton
Story of four sandhill cranes raised by the author on his Oregon ranch.
c. 1971, H/C...$19.95
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Cranes Of The World
by: Johnsgard, Paul A.
Comparative biology of cranes, natural history of individual crane species,
origins of scientific names, key to the species & subspecies of cranes.
Color & B/W photos, B/W line drawings & illustrations, maps. 258 pgs.
c. 1983, H/C...$85.00
Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Brand New
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Cranes Of The World
Walkinshaw, Lawrence
General info, description, measurements, distribution, habitat (summer
& winter), nesting, eggs. 15 species covered. Color & B/W photos.
370 pgs.
c. 1973, H/C... $45.00 VG w/VG DJ, slight scuffing and small tears
on DJ 01000511
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good w/dust jacket, slight
scuffing and small tears on Dust jacket
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