British Thrushes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A landmark contribution to ornithological literature, British Thrushes by Eric Simms presents an authoritative and exhaustive study of one of Britain's most beloved families of birds. Simms chronicles the life histories, behaviours, habitats, and distributions of all thrush species found across the British Isles — from the ubiquitous Robin and Blackbird to the rarer Ring Ouzel and Fieldfare — drawing on decades of meticulous fieldwork and an encyclopaedic knowledge of avian ecology. Written with the precision of a scientist and the passion of a lifelong naturalist, the work details breeding patterns, migration routes, song structures, and population dynamics with remarkable depth and clarity. Part of the prestigious New Naturalist series published by Collins, this volume upholds the series' celebrated tradition of combining rigorous scientific inquiry with an accessible and engaging prose style. Simms argues convincingly for the ecological importance of thrushes within British landscapes, illustrating how shifts in agriculture, forestry, and climate have profound consequences for these species. For birdwatchers, conservationists, and natural historians alike, this is an indispensable reference — one that leaves the reader with a renewed appreciation for the rich, melodic world thrushes inhabit just beyond our garden gates.
Author: Eric Simms
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A landmark contribution to ornithological literature, British Thrushes by Eric Simms presents an authoritative and exhaustive study of one of Britain's most beloved families of birds. Simms chronicles the life histories, behaviours, habitats, and distributions of all thrush species found across the British Isles — from the ubiquitous Robin and Blackbird to the rarer Ring Ouzel and Fieldfare — drawing on decades of meticulous fieldwork and an encyclopaedic knowledge of avian ecology. Written with the precision of a scientist and the passion of a lifelong naturalist, the work details breeding patterns, migration routes, song structures, and population dynamics with remarkable depth and clarity. Part of the prestigious New Naturalist series published by Collins, this volume upholds the series' celebrated tradition of combining rigorous scientific inquiry with an accessible and engaging prose style. Simms argues convincingly for the ecological importance of thrushes within British landscapes, illustrating how shifts in agriculture, forestry, and climate have profound consequences for these species. For birdwatchers, conservationists, and natural historians alike, this is an indispensable reference — one that leaves the reader with a renewed appreciation for the rich, melodic world thrushes inhabit just beyond our garden gates.