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]

Byers, C. et al. Buntings and Sparrows. A Guide to the Buntings and North American Sparrows.
1st. Ed. Pub. Pica Press. 1995 pp.334 with 39 colour plates, dist. maps and other text figs. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw.
The first comprehensive guide to all the Old World buntings and North American sparrows, which can present a great identification challenge, even to experienced bird watchers.
£26.00 [ref: 67014]

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]

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]

Cerely, Stanley. The Gyr Falcon Adventure.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 1955 pp.225 with b/w. photos. and endpaper maps. 8vo. Personal library stamp of R.S.R. Fitter to title page. Nr. fine hardback with some sunning to spine.
An account of an improbable expedition to Iceland to observe and photograph the Gyr Falcon, illustrated with the author’s photographs.
£12.00 [ref: 64126]

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Chaffer, N, In Quest of Bower Birds.
1st. Ed. Pub. Rigby. 1984 pp.108 with col. and b/w. photos. throughout. 4to. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
This is a very well illustrated record of the author’s sixty years spent studying these birds. A mixture of personal recollection and scientific observation.
£12.00 [ref: 39611]