The History of British Birds by Derek Yalden

The History of British Birds by Derek Yalden

An integration of ornithological and archaeological evidence on the history, composition and balance of the bird fauna of the British Isles. It provides essential background information for the debate on extinction, conservation and reintroduction.

This volume looks set to become the best modern reference for anyone wishing to know about the rich history of the British avifauna..It is both readable and engaging. * Birdwatch *
This book is well furnished with tables and distribution maps...i did learn much from it. * Scottish Birds *
Far and away the most comprehensive set of records to date. A fascinating book. * British Trust for Ornithology News *
The book is well produced and...should form part of any serious ornithologist's library. * British Ornithologists' Union *

Derek Yalden retired from Manchester University after 40 years of teaching vertebrate zoology in September 2005. His is the author/co-author of over 200 scientific publications. He has worked on birds and mammals in the Peak District, including long-term population studies of Common Sandpipers and Golden Plovers, and on the mammals of Ethiopia, with two species - Leptopelis yaldeni (tree-frog) and Desmomys yaldeni (rat) - named in his honour. His interest in history of the British fauna dates back to undergraduate lectures on Pleistocene mammals, summarised in reviews, papers and The History of British Mammals (1999). Derek is currently the President of the Mammal Society, and was Editor of their publication 'Mammal Review' for 22 years.

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ISBN 13	9780199217519
ISBN 10	0199217513
Title	The History of British Birds
Author	Derek Yalden
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2008-11-27
Number of pages	272
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