Author: Holloway, S.
Title: The Historical Atlas to Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland, 1875 - 1900
Description: Poyser 1996 450, col distribution maps. . HB. Fine in d/w - almost as new.. First edition. The landscape of Britain has been irreversibly changed over the last century. Modern agriculture, urban expansion, industry and transport have all left their mark, altering the face of the countryside forever. Shifting with the changing scene, the fortunes of Britain and Ireland's bird populations have fluctuated dramatically over the years. As current farming practices have evolved, the natural habitats and breeding patterns of many species have been disrupted. Urban and industrial growth has brought with it the pressures of new land use, pesticides, pollution and human interference. The activities of sportsmen, collectors and farmers have also taken their toll over the years. This book provides an absorbing account of the distribution changes of Britain and Ireland's birds over the last quarter of a century. Large colour distribution maps and their accompanying text paint a species-by-species picture of a period which completely transformed the landscape of this country.. [9780856610943]
Keywords: Birds; Britain; Distribution Atlas
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Title: The Historical Atlas to Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland, 1875 - 1900
Description: Poyser 1996 450, col distribution maps. . HB. Fine in d/w - almost as new.. First edition. The landscape of Britain has been irreversibly changed over the last century. Modern agriculture, urban expansion, industry and transport have all left their mark, altering the face of the countryside forever. Shifting with the changing scene, the fortunes of Britain and Ireland's bird populations have fluctuated dramatically over the years. As current farming practices have evolved, the natural habitats and breeding patterns of many species have been disrupted. Urban and industrial growth has brought with it the pressures of new land use, pesticides, pollution and human interference. The activities of sportsmen, collectors and farmers have also taken their toll over the years. This book provides an absorbing account of the distribution changes of Britain and Ireland's birds over the last quarter of a century. Large colour distribution maps and their accompanying text paint a species-by-species picture of a period which completely transformed the landscape of this country.. [9780856610943]
Keywords: Birds; Britain; Distribution Atlas
Price: GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 21.42 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: S58553
- Book number: S58553
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