The Ring Ouzel by Vic Fairbrother
This book offers the first comprehensive account of this evocative and elusive upland bird.
..covers every aspect of the life of a ring ouzel in fine detail... is extremely well illustrated with photos and sketches of the bird itself, nests and nest sites, plus helpful graphs and diagrams. The Ring Ouzel is a high-quality ornithologist's book, as well as being a fascinating book for a reader with a generalist interest in birds. Alan Stewart, Wildlife Detective blog-------------------...a fascinating read... is not only a great read but plays an important role in keeping records of the bird and the potential impact climate change can have on them.... A brilliant book for not only bird watchers, but for wildlife and nature lovers too. Rebecca Hay, UK Travel and Features Writer -------'...this is a beautifully illustrated book ... and peppered with superb watercolours. ... The well written prose is often full of observation so succinctly and poetically put across... Any birder will enjoy this book, and anyone with a serious interest in Ring Ouzels will need to refer to it often'. FatBirder -------'...It is superbly produced and illustrated, and is a great showcase for Ken and Vic's dedicated fieldwork... a real benchmark publication and key reference... The watercolours are a masterstroke and really round the book off beautifully. ... I cannot recommend the book highly enough... Chris Rollie, RSPB Ring Ouzel Plan Manager --------- '...is a thorough compendium of two decades worth of careful field study... it is also a love letter to the landscapes and wildlife of Yorkshire... this is a beautifully presented book, a treasure trove of knowledge and a great examination of Ring Ouzel ecology...will be a useful touchstone for the future monitoring and conservation of one of our most vulnerable thrushes'. BTO News ---------'This new and comprehensive study provides a rare and fascinating insight into the lives of one of our most vulnerable upland birds... The book is beautifully complemented by the paintings and sketches of wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy'. The Dalesman ---------- '...is the first monograph on this species since Ian Appleyard's book... in 1994... A vast amount of information is set out... Many colour photos add to the book's appeal, and it is a great addition to the bookcase'. Bird Watching Magazine ---------'This book, based on a 20-year local study by two amateur ornithologists, really packs a punch. With masses of original information and observations, it impressed the judges by its professional presentation and readability... This informative and attractive book sets the benchmark for future species studies of this nature. ...this account of the 'moorland Blackbird' in one part of its British breeding range is a really good read... and a great credit to the two authors'. British Birds --------- 'These two took this dedication to citizen science even farther. Their book details a lot of natural history, including some never-before-recorded courtship behaviours. But even more important, this information can help conservationists understand the birds' decline... conveys the joys of observation, of hiking and hiding in wild places, of making discovery'. Cool Green Science
Vic Fairbrother was BTO Regional Representative Cleveland 2005-17 responsible for coordinating Cleveland input to Bird Atlas 2007-11, numerous species surveys and the annual Breeding Bird Survey. He was President of Cleveland Naturalists’ Field Club for 12 years, member of Teesmouth Bird Club Committees, joint editor of and represented the club on the Tees Valley Biodiversity Partnership. Ken Hutchinson has had a life-long interest in ornithology with a particular interest in upland birds. He has served on a number of local organisations including as a trustee of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and as chairman of both the Ryedale Natural History Society and the North Yorkshire Moors Association. He was a member of the National Park Authority’s sustainable development fund panel for nearly 10 years and helped shape the Authority’s first Biodiversity Action Plan.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781849954587 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849954585 |
| Title | The Ring Ouzel |
| Author | Vic Fairbrother |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Whittles Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |