Canadian Feathers: A Loon-atics Guide to Anting, Mimicry and Dump-nesting - Softcover

Bumstead, Pat E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0968927807 ISBN 13: 9780968927809

Publisher: Simply Wild Pub., 2001

Synopsis

This book goes beyond typical bird information to provide a smorgasbord of little-known facts and interesting tidbits on wild birds. Pulled together in one volume are details on characteristics, behaviour, diet, reproduction and family status, plus a wealth of "nature nuggets" - valuable and inspirational bits of bird trivia that are guaranteed to give the reader a real insight.

About this title

About the Author:

Pat Bumstead loves nature, and her passion for wildlife is exceeded only by her love of writing about it. She is founder and president of the International Society for Endangered Cats (Canada), and has co-written two books on wild cats of the world, as well as a variety of newsletters, pamphlets, facts sheets and brochure on the world's wildlife. Pat is a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Reintroduction Specialist Group.

Review:

A well organized reference book, it is a useful addition for libraries, schools and youth serving organizations. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials

I suspect many readers will leave this book beside their chairs to be picked up and scanned in quiet moments. -- Dr. Glen Chilton, St Mary's College

Pleased to see that the information goes beyond the Canadian boundaries, connecting our avifauna to the rest of the world. -- Nature Saskatchewan

This book is addictive in that, when you are reading it, you want to share its informative contents with others. -- David Jenkinson, CM Review of Materials

This volume is a worthwhile addition to all libraries, and will serve as a valuable resource for schools and educators. -- Dr. Glen Chilton, St Mary's College

About this edition

• Publisher: Simply Wild Pub.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0968927807
• ISBN 13: 9780968927809
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256