Dominic Couzens est un auteur et guide expert du monde naturel, spécialisé dans les oiseaux et les mammifères. Son œuvre explore les comportements uniques et l'importance écologique de ces créatures, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu intime de leurs vies. L'écriture de Couzens se caractérise par sa prose captivante et une profonde appréciation des règnes aviaire et mammifère. Grâce à ses observations perspicaces et à son style accessible, il invite les lecteurs à se connecter plus profondément avec l'environnement naturel.
A Year of Birdsong explores 52 birds and their songs, each accompanied by a charming illustration by Madeleine Floyd and a QR code that allows you to listen to this soundtrack to life, a natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations.
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Delving into the diverse world of insects, this beautifully illustrated compendium combines captivating stories with intriguing facts. It offers readers a unique perspective on the roles and significance of these creatures in our ecosystem, making it an engaging resource for both enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
Environmental enthusiast and world expert on birds Dominic Couzens gives you 366 birds, one for each day, in his fascinating illustrated book.
Whether you would like to learn how to build a bird box, dig a hedgehog tunnel or implement broader environmental changes in your community, this practical guide to saving our most endangered species will teach you how you can help on an individual, local and national level.
An Identification Guide to Garden Birds of Britain and North-West Europe is a photographic identification guide to 75 species of bird most commonly found in or over the gardens of Britain and North-West Europe. The text combines scientific facts with affectionate descriptions of the birds' identifying features
A photographic identification guide to 150 species of garden insect most commonly found in Britain and North-West Europe. Packed with information, written with huge enthusiasm and illustrated with incredible close-up photos, this guide shines a spotlight on the insects in your garden.
A fascinating journey into the secret life of insects, with QR codes to video and audio to bring the creatures to life. Just as birds have yearly rhythms, so do insects, bees, beetles, and butterflies. Wildlife experts Dominic Couzens and Gail Ashton discover 52 minibeasts from around the world, every week of the year. They tell the story of what is happening week-by-week in the insect world, in our own backyards, and just outside our patio doors. We delve into the world of the lethal Sydney funnel-web spider in Australian gardens, the migratory mission of the Monarch butterfly in America, and the life of the backdoor scorpions in South Africa. Among the seasonal behavior, the authors have woven history and folkloric tales. These brilliant stories are complemented by wonderful, commissioned illustrations that bring out the beauty of the entomological world. A QR code for each entry takes you to a video or audio file to further explore the habits of these intriguing creatures. A book for any nature lover to reveal the true wonder of our insect neighbors.
"A wonderful collection of bird superlatives. ... Fascinating facts and beautiful photographs make this one a winner." -- Library Journal
Explore the captivating world of tropical birds through 52 weekly stories that highlight their unique songs and behaviors. Each entry features a QR code for listening to the birdsongs, enhancing the reading experience. From the intelligent macaw to the colorful toucan and the melodious sunbird, this collection offers insights into their lives and the latest research. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, the book invites both avid birdwatchers and casual readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds and stories of these remarkable creatures.
Birds: ID Insights is ideal for birders of all levels. Its unique layout, comparing the plumages of similar pairs and groups of species, makes it perfect for identifying the more difficult birds found in Britain and other parts of north-west Europe. It has more images showing how to age birds than any comparable guide, and its handy compact size makes it practical for taking out into the field. The book is based on a long-running series of identification features in Bird Watching magazine. Author Dominic Couzens and artist David Nurney have spent years compiling the field notes and artworks for this series, and here their efforts are drawn together and made complete in a single volume that is easy to carry in the field and practical for birders to use. In addition they have expanded the species list from the magazine series and added many new birds, including the likes of Subalpine Warbler, Short-toed Lark, and Red-rumped Swallow. in total, the book covers more than 230 species, with easy-to-identify species such as Magpie and Kingfisher given minimal coverage so that the more difficult ID issues can be covered as fully as possible.
"Britain's Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Great Britain and Ireland in recent times--including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features 500 stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species. This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification, and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour, and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs--including tracks, droppings and nests--that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. Guidance is also provided on ways of studying and observing mammals--including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching. In addition, the book contains sections on mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Great Britain and Ireland."--Publisher description
An easy-to-use photographic identification guide to 89 species of tree most commonly found in Britain and North-West Europe.
Ein wunderschönes Geschenk für Naturliebhaber: Dieses liebevoll gestaltete Vogelbuch präsentiert 52 Portraits von Singvögeln aus aller Welt, ergänzt durch Aquarell-Illustrationen und QR-Codes zum Anhören der Vogelstimmen. Mit kleinen Lebensweisheiten ist es ein ideales Lese- und Hörerlebnis für Vogelliebhaber.
Praktická príručka na pozorovanie a určovanie hmyzu. Vďaka tejto obrazovej publikácií spoznáte aj toho najmenšieho tvora na svojom pozemku, dozviete sa, aký má životný cyklus a čím sa živí. Zistíte, prečo je dôležité chrániť a starať sa o hmyzie spoločenstvá a ako ich prilákať do svojej záhrady.
Vögel gehören wohl zu den beliebtesten Wildtieren. Einige Rekord-halter der Vogelwelt sind auch den meisten Menschen bekannt – so etwa der größte Vogel, der Strauß, oder die Vogelart mit der größten Flügelspannweite, der Wanderalbatros. Aber die Vogelwelt hat noch viele andere spektakuläre Leistungen vorzuweisen, die nicht nur Vogelliebhaber faszinieren werden. 130 Rekordhalter der Vogelwelt werden mit Bild und Text vorgestellt und lassen uns staunen über die Raffinesse und Vielfalt der Natur.
