Birds of Victoria and Vicinity - Softcover

Bovey, Robin; Campbell, Wayne; Gates, Bryan; Pluciennik, Ewa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0919433758 ISBN 13: 9780919433755

Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing, 1990

Synopsis

Lone Pine's city bird guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your community's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advice on building feeders and birdhouses. Color illustrations help you identify birds quickly while the text provides interesting information about each bird. These books are easy-to-use references for the urban birdwatcher.

About this title

About the Author

ROBIN BOVEY is a biologist by training and the author of half a dozen books of natural history. He spent many years working in environmental conservation both in England and Canada. Over the past fifteen years, Robin has devoted a lot of energy to humanitarian work with the International Red Cross in such places as Afghanistan, Kosovo, Darfur and East Timor. While in Mozambique eight years ago, he taught himself to turn wood on a lathe. He now maintains a workshop in the northern Portugal village of Covas next to a gallery that houses his work. His pieces have been bought by collectors in Europe, southern Africa, Canada and the USA. Ornithologist WAYNE CAMPBELL is the author of over 50 books and more than 400 scientific and popular articles. For 20 years he was the curator of Ornithology at the Royal British Columbia Museum. Campbell also was a senior research scientist with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. He is founder of a project called Giving Wildlife A Chance, which seeks to promote the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of wildlife in British Columbia.
BRYAN GATES is a native British Columbian who brings with him an exciting and diverse professional career. Extensive experience in the management of birds and mammals, coastal resources, forestry, and energy developments have given him an appreciation of the competing demands placed on wilderness and the environment. He earned a Master of Science degree in wildlife management at the University of British Columbia and has worked in that province for more than 30 years. He is past president of the Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia.

Review

"The text is simple, succinct and stunning...each page is a small work of art."

Edition details

• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0919433758
• ISBN 13: 9780919433755
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144