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An African proverb states that when a knowledgeable old person dies, a whole library disappears. In that light, this book presents knowledge that is new or has not been readily available until now because it has not previously been captured or reported by indigenous people. Indigenous knowledge that embraces ornithology takes in whole social dimensions that are inter-linked with environmental ethos, conservation and management for sustainability. In contrast, western approaches have tended to reduce knowledge to elemental and material references. This book also looks at the significance of indigenous knowledge of birds and their cultural significance, and how these can assist in framing research methods of western scientists working in related areas.

As well as its knowledge base, this book provides practical advice for professionals in conservation and anthropology by demonstrating the relationship between mutual respect, local participation and the building of partnerships for the resolution of joint problems. It identifies techniques that can be transferred to different regions, environments and collections, as well as practices suitable for investigation, adaptation and improvement of knowledge exchange and collection in ornithology. The authors take anthropologists and biologists who have been trained in, and largely continue to practice from, a western reductionist approach, along another path one that presents ornithological knowledge from alternative perspectives, which can enrich the more common approaches to ecological and other studies as well as management for conservation. ... Read more

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This stunning guide explores the kingdom of snakes, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, salamanders, and crocodiles, with information on physical appearance, voice, breeding cycles, habitat, range, and status in the wild. Poisonous or otherwise dangerous animals are distinguished with a warning symbol. An essay on observing reptiles and amphibians, and detailed anatomical drawings, round out the coverage in this comprehensive guide. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (29)

Goats with clothes
I was looking for a Goat breeder with some nice friendly goats. I also needed a goat dealer that was not afraid to dress his goats up in pretty cloths.
I was lucky. I found one in Mexico that would do anything for a buck. My wife said she is horny i have to go.

great field guide
This is a great field guide. I have found with field guides that it is always good to have more than one because they all miss some information, but this is definitely a great one to have.

Reptile handbook very useful
This is the 4th Audobon guide we've bought.The photographs are definitive, the written material is exhaustive, the information is invaluable, as we live in the country and come across snakes all the time -- and we don't want to kill anything that won't kill us, so we needed a manual. I recommend this book (and the series).Includes turtles, lizards, frogs, etc.

Why Do You Need a Field Guide?
Because the pictures in this book are as close as you're likely to get to seeing most of the amphibians and many of the reptiles described herein. The Painted Ensatina? The California Tiger Salamander? The Pacific Giant Salamander? The Yosemite Toad? Even the once-ubiquitous Pacific Treefrog? Gilbert's Skink? The California Legless Lizard? The Coast Horned Lizard? These are species I used to expect to see in California, where I've done a large share of my hiking over my 67 years. Thirty years ago, I could have taken you out to find any of them, with a near certainty of success. Now, looking for any herptile except the blue-bellied fence lizard is like fishing in a swimming pool.

Habitat destruction and pollution, especially from pesticides, would be enough to explain the precipitous decline in population of most herptile species, but anyone who studies these creatures, who knows their historical ranges, will tell you point-blank that climate change is hastening their decimation. Want to talk to an expert? Contact Tree Frog Treks in San Francisco, and speak to Chris! If you're an ideological denier of "global warming", you'll get an earful.

I like these little critters. Over the years, it's given me a lot of pleasure to spot them in nature, to know their names and their family connections, to understand a bit about their habits. Frankly, I'd rather see all the SUVs of America compacted into rust, and all the 42-inch TV screens go black, than see even a single sub-species of garter snake go extinct.

Great book to take on hikes
The best way to find out habitat, breeding seasons and diet of any Reptiles or Amphibians you find. ... Read more

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203 photos that are better than a life-time of bird watching
A collection of the most memorable bird photography selected by the editors of "Audubon" magazine. Two expert naturalists provide the LARGE PRINT very informative text. Very easy to read. The book is organized by habitat, from the very familiar to the most exotic birds. Photos of birds preening, plummeting, mating, feeding their young.... Captured with a breathtaking fidelity to color and detail by 67 outstanding bird photographers. ... Read more

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This book is the result of five years' exhaustive work by the BNHS. The data, which form the core of the book, have been collected by more than 1,000 people: many hundreds of professiona and amateur ornithologists, birdwatchers, conservationists, forest officials, and others interested in birds.It is the most detailed publication ever produced on the subject of birds or conservation and it uncovers, analyzes and assesses all of the evidence, presenting it together with all the sources. The study has given a detailed analysis of sites that have been indentified for bird conservation in India on the basis of globally accepted criteria. Each bird area is introduced with maps, analysis, avifauna section with tables of threatened species present, and a brief description of threatened birds, which have important habitats in the relevant states.The study shows that out of 465 important birds in India, 191 wildlife sanctuaries have been idenfitied as IBAs, 52 are national parks, 23 are tiger reserves, while 198 are not officially protected. ... Read more

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Softcover 6" X 9" 127pp. B/W Photos ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 11440 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Proceedings of the ninetieth annual meeting.(Wilson Ornithological Society)(Conference news)
Author: John A. Smallwood
Publication: The Wilson Journal of Ornithology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
Volume: 121Issue: 4Page: 862(19)

Article Type: Conference news

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This musical anthology represents 35 years of research in bird-sound recording by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology at Ithaca, New York. ... Read more

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ReviewCovering 508 bird species found east of the Rocky Mountains, the revised second edition takes into account changes in taxonomy and uses improved photography. At the heart of the guide is a set of 646 well-made color photographs whose subjects are organized by easily discerned characteristics (e.g., "chicken-like marsh birds," such as the clapper rail; "gull-like birds," such as the kittiwake; and "upright-perching water birds," such as the common murre). The photographs are then keyed to textual descriptions of the birds' appearance, range and habitat, nesting characteristics, and behavior. Easy to use and handsomely produced, this belongs in every eastern birdwatcher's collection. --Gregory McNameeProduct DescriptionIntroduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes; sections on bird-watching, accidental species, and endangered birds make these the most comprehensive field guides to birds available.Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers states east of the Rocky Mountains, while the Western Edition covers the Rocky Mountain range and all the states to the west of it. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (68)

audubon society field guide....very good
The book was received quickly and was in great shape.I've used it many times, identifying birds in my backyard and at the local lake.I would use the seller again.
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poor delivery
book ordered and it is now 30 days since being ordered. delivery promised in up to 21 days (i do not understand why media mail was not offered-i use it often and delivery is without a hitch) and it is now 30 days and no book!! greatly disappointed!! j.m. fleisher

I am really enjoying National Audubon Society Field Guide
I love it!!! I received it actually sooner than expected, absolutely as good as new, and I will not hesitate to place my next order with Affordable Products.Thanks, E.McEarchern

national audbon socity field guide
The condition of the book was excelent. However I was looking for better photos to aid ID of birds.

National Audobon Society's book
The book came expediently and in mint condition. We are very pleased with our purchase. ... Read more

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Contents include:Wintering Henslow's Sparrow in Southcentral Virginia, and the Mount Rogers Foray of June 1974. ... Read more

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Topics include: Unusual Water Birds in Augusta County, A Sora Rail on Tinker Mountain, Strange behavior in a yellow throated Vireo, and An Eastern Shore Curlew Sandpiper. ... Read more

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Topics include:Raven Nesting in Piedmont Virginia and A White Ibis in the Appalchain Region of Virginia. ... Read more

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Topics include: Relative Abundance of Birds in Cut and Uncut Forests in Southwestern Virginia and Banding Results at Kiptopeke Beach in 1974. ... Read more

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Topics include:Hawks over Peters Mountain and the Peaks of Otter Foray of June 1970. ... Read more