Burger, J. & Gochfeld, M. The Common Tern. Its Breeding Biology and Social Behaviour.
1st. Ed. Pub. Columbia Uni. Press. 1991 pp.xvii, 413 with b/w. photos., figs., tables and maps. 8vo. Bookplate. Faint dust marks to top of text block, o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw. RRP £97.99.
The first study to examine the breeding and social behaviour of more than forty colonies for over fifteen years. In addition to focusing on behavioural and ecological dynamics, the authors examine the evolution and adaptive significance of coloniality.
£40.00 [ref: 56498]

Burger, Joanna & Gochfeld, Michael. The Black Skimmer: Social Dynamics of a Colonial Species.
Pub. Columbia Uni. Press. 1990 pp.xvi, 355 with numerous text illus. & figs. Fine in same dw.
£15.00 [ref: 40490]

Burton, J.F. Birds and Climate Change.
1st. Ed. Pub. Helm. 1995 pp.376 with b/w. photographs and other text figs. throughout. 8vo. Fine hardback.
£10.00 [ref: 45785]

Burton, John. Birds & Climate Change.
1st. Ed. Pub. Helm. 1995 pp.376 with text illus. Royal 8vo. A fine hdbk. in fine dw.
£15.00 [ref: 29073]

Burton, P. Birds of Prey of the World.
Pub. Dragons World. 1989 pp. 208 illustrating 286 species from around the world in full breeding plumage. Fine in fine dw.
£12.00 [ref: 35107]

Carmichael Low, G. The Literature of the Charadriiformes from 1894 to 1928. With a classification of the order, and lists of the Genera, Species and Subspecies.
2nd. Rev. Enl. Ed. Pub. H.F. & G. Witherby. 1931 pp.xiii, [i], 637. 8vo. Hardback. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw., very neatly, covertly, restored. With dedication (dated Dec. 25th 1936) from the author. Also, with note on headed notepaper from the author wishing the recipient, M.K. Hamilton, best wishes for Christmas and New Year (1936).
£45.00 [ref: 59184]

Carter, I. The Red Kite.
1st. Ed. Pub. Arlequin Press. 2001 pp.xii, 187 with colour photos., and b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. With flyer advertising the sale of the original artwork used in the book and a newspaper cutting about an albino red kite loosely inserted.
This book presents the history of the Red Kite and its long association with man. It also explained why populations in many areas are now recovering and the serious threats they still face in parts of their range.
£30.00 [ref: 59935]

Carter, S. (Ed.). Britain’s Birds in 1991-92. The conservation and monitoring review.
Pub. BTO & JNCC. 1995 pp.iv, 189 with figs., illus. and some plates. VG. in card covers.
£8.00 [ref: 32330]

Cartron, Jean-Luc, E. (Ed). Raptors of New Mexico.
1st. Ed. Pub. Uni. of New Mexico. 2010 pp.xvi, 710 with colour photos. and dist. maps throughout. Small 4to. Bookplate. Fine hardback in fine dw. In-print at £42.95.
The text includes the writings of thirty-seven contributing authors and offers a comprehensive treatment of all hawks, eagles, kites, vultures, falcons and owls breeding, wintering or migrating through the state. Beautifully illustrated with more than 600 photographs.
£30.00 [ref: 55553]

Chaffer, N, In Quest of Bower Birds.
Pub. Rigby. 1984 pp.108 with colour photographs throughout. A vg. plus copy in dw. which is lightly faded to spine.
£40.00 [ref: 39611]