THE GOLDEN EAGLE. By Jeff Watson. First edition.
Language: English
Published by T & A D Poyser. London. 1997, 1997
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). 1997 1st edition. 4to (193 x 261mm). Pp374. Colour frontispiece, b/w illustrations by Keith Brockie & Donald Watson, extensive bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Near fine in slightly marked dust-wrapper. "The first comprehensive monograph on the Golden Eagle for over 40 years, and covers all aspects of [the eagle's] biology and ecology. .a treatment which also includes the most up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe and elsewhere". Chapters include: The golden eagle; World range; The Scottish Highlands, golden eagle country; Hunting behaviour; Food; Nest sites; Ringing behaviour; Nest spacing and density; Population estimates and trends; The pre-breeding season; The breeding cycle, eggs and incubation; The breeding cycle, nesting period; The post-fledging period and independence; Breeding performance; Moult; Movements and migration; Mortality; Threats; Conservation; History and tradition; further research. Appendices include: The genus Aquila, distribution and ecology; The shaping of the Highland landscape; Dietary breadth; Assessment of food supply; Nearest-neghbour distance and density; Scientific names of animals and plants. . …
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- Title
- THE GOLDEN EAGLE. By Jeff Watson. First edition.
- Author
- Watson (Jeff). (1952-2007).
- Publisher
- T & A D Poyser. London. 1997
- Publication year
- 1997
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0856610992
- ISBN 13
- 9780856610998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
The Golden Eagle is the first comprehensive monograph on this majestic bird in over 40 years, and covers all aspects of this spectacular and popular species' biology and ecology. Jeff Watson has worked on eagles in Scotland for over 15 years and his studies provide the foundation for a treatment which also includes the most up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe, and throughout the world. This global view allows fascinating insight into the species' relationships with a variety of habitats.
Key Features:
- Explores factors limiting Golden Eagle numbers and breeding performance
- Reviews eagle predation on livestock
- Addresses conservation issues and the species' fortune in the past and present
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From the Back Cover
Key chapters explore the factors limiting Golden Eagle numbers and breeding performance, particularly the all-important influence of food supply. The sensitive issue of eagle predation on livestock is reviewed in depth, as is the phenomenon of 'cainism'. Other important chapters deal with conservation issues and the species' fortunes in the past and present, with special emphasis on the situation in the Scottish Highlands. The book closes with fascinating chapters on the place of Golden Eagles in human culture and folklore, and a summary agenda for the future of Golden Eagle research.
This highly readable and authoritative account is destined to become the standard reference on the species, both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world. It is extensively referenced with over 500 text and bibliographic citations and 78 text figures. The text is enriched with many superb pictures of this majestic bird by Keith Brockie. Additional wash landscapes and a colour plate by Donald Watson capture the very special atmosphere of Scotland's Golden Eagle country.
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