The Life of Buzzards (Paperback)

'...a joy to read in the best traditions of natural history writing. The author's knowledge and passion for the subject comes through without detracting from the detail of work. ...I hope the book is widely read and the buzzard's wide-ranging and adaptive ecology is fully understood'. ECOS -------------------- '...a very comprehensive insight into the life and ecology of Buzzards. ...is easy to follow and caters for both the scientist and amateur birdwatcher with an interest in the species. There really are so many interesting facts here and throughout the book, which is full of informative graphs and charts. ...the wealth of information this book contains, and the only way you can see for yourself is to get a copy; I thoroughly recommend it'. Devon Birds -------------------- '...will be of interest to a wide range of readers. With almost 300 pages, divided into 15 chapters, it takes you through the life of buzzards throughout the four seasons. I have to say I found it a fascinating read. This is a book which I'm sure I will refer to again. ...it's well worth the read for anyone with an interest in birds, let alone the common buzzard.' Dumfries & Galloway Life -------------------- 'I found the book immensely readable and full of snippets on behaviour. I thoroughly recommend the book...' Birds in Wales -------------------- '...no raptor enthusiast in France can afford to ignore this accumulation of experience and detailed observation if he wishes to understand intimately the behaviour of this the most common of our raptors, and to understand the changes in its populations. It is also a rich source of comparisons, subjects for study and of basic field techniques that many today have tended to forget or to neglect'. Rapaces de France -------------------- '...a readable and informative account of the Buzzard's year with extensive sections on food, demography and population. Anyone...with an interest in birds of prey, will enjoy this book... I found it a fascinating read'. Scottish Birds -------------------- 'I would warmly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in this species. ...it is a fascinating read and I don't doubt that everyone who picks it up will learn something of interest'. BTO News -------------------- 'An extensive study of Britain's most common bird of prey. ... It's an authoritative account written by a man with 60 years of experience studying the bird'. The Great Outdoors -------------------- '...a detailed and authoritative account of all aspects of the life of the species. ...should appeal to anyone with an interest in birds. It is crammed full of information, graphs and charts... ...the fascinating information and research in this book... It is ideal for anyone interested in the natural world'. Kevin Crowe, Am Bratach -------------------- '...a riveting read... ...this book is very welcoming. ...very readable... The depth of knowledge of the author... This is a book for naturalists of all ages and experiences... You must have this on your bookshelf'. Ray Collier, Highland News Group -------------------- '...a good read...' Birdwatching -------------------- '...it is an authoritative and comprehensive account of buzzards and it will appeal to many people... ...if you really want to know all ther is about Buteo buteo, this will be a worthwhile addition to your collection'. The Falconers & Raptor Conservation Magazine -------------------- 'This detailed and scientific account helps redress the balance, and its wealth of data will be invaluable to the serious ornithologist, whether amateur or professional'. Scotland Outdoors -------------------- '...an authoritative and well illustrated account of surely our most abundant and most easily recognisable bird of prey'. Pembrokeshire Life -------------------- 'Whittles Publishing has published several great raptor books over the last years. This is my favourite so far and I highly recommend it to everyone interested in the Common Buzzards in particular but also raptors or birds in general'. European Raptors -------------------- '...a very readable and informative book about our most abundant raptor...' Natur Cymru -------------------- '...I love this book... The inclusion of tables and figures, with data from the 1950s through the 2000s, is a much-appreciated bonus. ... This book is truly an inspirational successor to Colin Tubb's The Buzzard, published as long ago as 1974'. British Birds