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This guide presents hawks, falcons, ospreys, eagles,kites, owls, and vultures. Lethal talons, hooked beaks, andexceptional eyesight are all common to these majestic predators.

Reminiscent of nineteenth-century botanical prints, the full-colorillustrations in this guide are miniature watercolors, as delightfulto look at as they are accurate. With each illustration the readerwill find the popular and scientific names, size, range, and a concisedescription of the habitat or an interesting bit of lore. Ideal forthe backpacker or dayhiker, the book fits handily in the pocket. ... Read more

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Great quick reference book!!
The beautiful illustrations by the authors/illustrators are what firstcaught my eye.This pocket sized book makes it easy to identify birds inthe wild, both with the drawings and the areas the birds generally spendtheir time.The descriptions of the species cover all the basics, likesize and weight and distinguishing features.A MUST for anyone interestedin raptors and more than well worth the price.:-) ... Read more

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In two linked novels, both New York Times best-sellers, Wilbur Smith gives us a story of anger and passion, peace and war -- a story which carries all the powerful drama and rich emotions of a bygone era on the high seas. In Birds of Prey, Smith sets the scene for 1667, when Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal are on patrol in their fighting caravel off the Agulhas Cape of South Africa. In Monsoon, the Courteney tale continues with Hal, now grown and in command of his own ship. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1875 edition by Printed by Order of the Trustees, London. ... Read more

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Noted wildlife illustrator presents detailed accurate renderings of 42 species—bald eagle, common black hawk, great horned owl, Andean condor, osprey, crested caracara, turkey vulture, peregrine falcon (on a dramatic double-page spread), many more. Informative captions.
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Magnificent book for silk painting designs
Fantastic. These books are the best I have found to find pictures to use as templets or stencils for designs to paint on silk.

Great for crafters!
I use these coloring books as out lines and ideas for craft projects and for that they are perfect. However they might be too detailed for younger children to color.

Birds of Prey Coloring Book
This is a marvelous coloring book.Thirty five birds are sketched in considerable detail, including appropriate backgrounds.In addition, each page includes detailed information about the bird.And the cover includesa photo of each page appropriately colored for your reference. As areference tool for painters, as an educational tool for children, or simplyfor pleasure, this is one book I would highly recommend. ... Read more

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The extraordinary wildlife of Australia has long held a special fascination for people throughout the world. Now international authority Penny Olsen offers the definitive work on Australia's spectacular birds of prey.

With more than 300 dramatic color photographs and detailed illustrations by noted wildlife artists, Australian Birds of Prey is the ultimate guide to the ecology, predation, and behavior of these majestic animals. From the diminutive Collared Sparrowhawk to the powerful Wedge-tailed Eagle, birds of prey inhabit virtually every corner of the continent. But why is Australia considered a "land of falcons"? How has its arid climate and long isolation from other continents affected its population of raptors? Why are there no Australian vultures?

In describing Australia's twenty-four species of birds of prey, Olsen relates their complex biology to the continent's unique geography and ecology. She explains why species such as the Nankeen Kestrel and Brown Falcon can range widely from coastal cliffs and river valleys to arid grasslands and wooded hillsides. She describes why others, such as the Red Goshawk, Pacific Baza, and Brahminy Kite, have ranges dramatically limited by their dependence on particular habitats and types of prey. Throughout, she focuses of important conservation issues that affect the well-being of raptors in the wild. She also describes their interactions with humans and recent advances in the care of sick and captive birds.

Beautifully illustrated and uniquely authoritative, Australian Birds of Prey is a must for all ornithologists and bird lovers -- and for anyone with an interest in the wonders of Australia.

"Birds of prey invoke a powerful image, at once fascinating, but never dull. For centuries, perhaps more than any other bird group they have been reviled and revered, protected and persecuted, used and abused by humans. Terms such as 'eagle-eyed' and 'soar like an eagle' have almost universal meaning, and representations of birds of prey on military and business insignia evoke feelings of power, confidence and mastery of the elements." -- from Australian Birds of Prey

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With breathtaking photographs of live birds of prey and step-by-step pictures, paint charts and finished carvings. Bill Veasey presents well-organized instructions for wood carvers. The following ten projects are shown in great detail: Gray and Red Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owl, Snowy Owl, Osprey, American Kestrel, female Merlin, miniature flying Peregrin Falcon. Antiqued Goshawk, and Red-Tailed Hawk. Color paint charts present the special blendings of pigments to accurately paint these as well as a variety of other species of eagles, hawks, Harrier, and owls. ... Read more

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If you live by the ocean, you may have seen an osprey cruising over the water in search of a flounder. With its M-shaped wings, its profile against the sky looks like a giant sea gull. Or maybe you spent some time out West and were lucky enough to spot a golden eagle soaring high above the sagebrush.

Humans have been the biggest threat to the survival of osprey and eagles. In recent years, strict protection laws have been passed to help these magnificent birds increase in number. ... Read more

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This book has been taken from the "Nature Study" series, which is an esay-reader edition of Wayland's "Discovering Nature" series. The text has been shortened and simplified, and checked by an expert in the teaching of reading. This book could be used simultaneously with the original volume in mixed ability classrooms. This work begins by explaining what birds of prey are and what features are unique to them. The different groups of birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks, kites, falcons and vultures are described here, while owls are also included. Further chapters describe the different habitats where birds of prey occur, and their methods of catching prey. Reproduction and raising young are clearly explained, while the author also discusses how birds like the Swainson's hawk and the honey buzzard migrate each year. Finally the author looks at the threats facing birds of prey (disturbance, trapping and pesticide poisoning), and suggests how we can protect them by conserving their habitats. The author has also written "Hedgehogs" in Wayland's "Nature Study" series. ... Read more

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A brief introduction to birds of prey and their hunting, feeding, nesting, and migration habits. ... Read more

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Discusses birds of prey, what makes them different from other birds, and how to observe them. Also describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of vultures, eagles, kites, hawks, falcons, and owls. ... Read more