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What an extraordinarily diverse group of birds! This magnificent book provides a panoramic yet penetrating overview of the reed warblers’ intriguing. A fascinating read for bird watchers and bird researchers alike. British Birds Magazine and the British Trust for Ornithology awarded The Reed Warblers as the BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year 2012.
The Eastern Rhodopes lie on the border of Greece and Bulgaria. Both sides boast a splendid, authentic and little visited landscape with a rich flora and fauna.
The Biebrza marshes in North-east Poland are well known as the most pristine lowland river ecosystem. Likewise, Bialowieza National Park is famous for being the last primeval lowland forest left in Europe.
Slovakia has a great wealth of wet nature, sources, streams as well as low-and high moors. 'Calcareous mires of Slovakia' presents a number of these areas. Each chapter describes a specific area in detail and gives extra information about geomorphology, ecohydrology, vegetation and land use.
Introduces 65 species of Northwestern Europe. Includes detailed species information and introductory material on biology and ecology.
A comprehensive overview of aquatic oligochaetes, 136 species, focusing on morphology, collecting and preservation, identification, and ecology. Offering a new, practical key for identification to species level which mainly uses characteristics that are easy to observe, supported by clear photographs and schematic drawings. A unique book and an invaluable tool for aquatic ecologists and water quality management.
A tribute to an essential part of our natural and cultural environment. 24 European cases studies written by international grassland experts. Thematic chapters provide essential background information on grassland fauna, the history of agriculture, grassland communities, the relationship between grasslands and climate and opportunities to conserve these grasslands of high nature value.
Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration.
This book introduces all species of Dutch bees.
In this book you will find different views on drift sand landscapes of Northwest Europe: the processes, origin, conservation and restoration of this very special but harsh biotope. Next to the relationship with man, ecology is highlighted starting from restraint to restoration of these extraordinary landscapes with their characteristic biodiversity for future generations.
In the spring you sometimes can find them at the waterfront: empty covers in the form of an insect. From these exuviae dragonflies have just emerged after years of underwater existence as larvae. These exuviae do tell you a lot about the prevalence of dragonflies, and hence the ecology of the area.
Entre 1970 et 2005, pas moins de 59% des migrateurs transsahariens, soit 75 espèc es d’oiseau sur 127, ont subi un déclin. Les espèces qui hivernent dans les savanes et les zones humides sahéliennes sont celles qui ont le plus souffert. La zone sahélo-soudanienne est sans aucun doute une zone trouble: cet ouvrage nous explique pourquoi.
What use is biodiversity, and does it matter if species die out? These controversial questions arouse considerable debate. Most people believe they represent a moral dilemma, but The Pursuit of Complexity shows that it is possible to explore them in a scientific way.
A Nature Guide to Whale Watching in Europe. Backgroundinformation about 40 species. The best locations and observation tips. Wildlife Photography. Dutch language.
The Loire Valley region in central France includes three large natural areas which form a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The best-known feature of the region are the thousands of reed-fringed lakes with their wealth of birds. The mosaic of lowery meadows, hedgerows, heathlands and old oak woodlands support an incredible flora and fauna.