Titres dans Observation ornithologique

Benoît Gallot est conservateur au Père-Lachaise, le cimetière le plus visité au monde. Dans ce récit, il nous raconte son quotidien, rythmé par des rencontres insolites et des histoires poignantes.

Bernd Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can be spied on only by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father", as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines and, in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis we become their intimates, too.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think. “There is the mammal way and there is the bird...

The silent approach of a white angel over a paddock is one of the most alluring images in the British countryside. The t’wit and the answering t’wo is a classic of the night. Both are tiny insights into the amazing lives of the owls that are found around us. Ghosts of the Night is a...

New York Times Bestseller The remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas...

Did you know that woodpeckers are capable of learning simple codes? Hooded crows can form connections with humans? A jay's call affects the behaviour of surrounding squirrels? All these fascinating bird activities and more are revealed in The Hidden Life of Garden Birds. Unusual feeding behaviour is just the tip of the iceberg. From territorial conflict and strange relationships with man, to breeding and nesting oddities, this book exposes all the drama behind garden birds' everyday survival - making it the perfect gift for birdwatchers.

When Arjan Dwarshuis first heard of the “Big Year”—the legendary record for birdwatching—he was twenty years old, it was midnight, and he was sitting on the roof of a truck in the Andean Mountains. In that moment he promised himself that, someday, somehow, he would become a world-record-holding birder. Ten years later, he embarked on an incredible, arduous, and perilous journey that took him around the globe; over uninhabited islands, through dense unforgiving rainforests, across snowy mountain peaks and unrelenting deserts—in just a single year.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Virginia by Ifrah Tariq talks about different bird species found in the state of Virginia. This book offers details about the appearance of the birds, what their habitats look like, and most importantly, different ways to attract these astonishing birds and enjoying their melodious songs while sitting in your backyards. This book will help you to understand the birds' behavior. Before you know it, you will have learned about various bird types and will be ready to identify, and even better, invite them over for a cup of seeds or nuts or fruits.

If you want to learn how to birdwatch, identify birds, and become a better birdwatcher, then check out HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching. This guide is organized with 101 tips to help you get better at birdwatching and become a master of identification, discovery, and birding science. You'll learn about how birds survive and how their wonderful evolutions have made them some of the most resilient animals on the planet. Whether you are just starting to bird or are already a master, this guide has tips and tricks that will help you get even better!

50 Things to Know About Birds in Maine by author Anastasia George offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list.

50 Things to Know About Owls by Amy Paquette offers a kid-friendly approach to uncovering the interesting characteristics of owls around the world. This book dives into the history behind the symbolism of owls and their defining traits as nocturnal birds. There is an important history behind owls that stems from ancient Greek and Roman myths. We will guide you through this captivating history, along with the different owl species, habitats, and fun facts about this unique creature. After listening to this book, keep an eye out for the owls that might live in the trees near you!

Explore how to live like a bird, and perhaps become a bird shaman. This guide offers methods and techniques that will help anyone learn not only about birds and their amazing lives, but also create a closer bond with our winged friends. Learn how to sing and how to fly in your very own unique and personal way.

Nature is a powerful source of creativity, inspiration and healing; however, it has not always felt like a safe space for people of colour. Flock Together is here to change that, by inspiring everyone, regardless of race, religion or economic status, to build their relationship with the outdoors and embrace all that nature has to offer. Founded by Ollie Olanipekun and Nadeem Perera in summer 2020, Flock Together is the UK's first birdwatching collective for people of colour.

This audiobook offers an informative approach to finding a variety of birds across a variety of habitats. It is broken down by season and habitat. Each habitat has descriptions including a brief breakdown of the plant community, elevation, and includes two short species profiles, and one story about resident birds in that habitat. Colorado has extraordinary geography, and visiting any of these places during any season guarantees wonderful views and many opportunities to view wildlife during all times of the year.

Being nicknamed “The Bay State” can be a little misleading, as Massachusetts, while geographically limited in size, is full of diverse ecosystems that extend far beyond our sandy shorelines. This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors.

A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature’s most perfect and mysterious creatures—the hawk—from the New York Times bestselling author of the “astoundingly beautiful” (NPR) The Soul of an Octopus. When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan’s farm, home...

50 Things to Know about the Birds in New Jersey by Sarah J. Fretz offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach. Here we present you with the regional view of the state and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination.

How many bird species visit Wisconsin’s Horicon Marsh? Where can I see sandhill cranes in Wisconsin? What is the state bird of Wisconsin? 50 Things to Know about the Birds in Wisconsin offers a fun and informative approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds in the nations dairyland. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your list, but this audiobook takes another approach and adds bite-size birding facts with a smattering of unique-to-my-tribe insights about common birds.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Ohio, by Ella Gray, offers a unique perspective on the state’s winged population. Most books on birds will teach you about migratory patterns and scientific nomenclature. Although there is nothing wrong with that, Gray’s guide dives into the interesting histories of Ohio’s most beloved birds. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this book gets you up close and personal with the birds of the Buckeye State.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Oklahoma, by Kevin Flanagan, offers an approach to enjoying and appreciating birds that most books on birds in the state of Oklahoma overlook. Most books on birds tell you to how to identify birds and may provide very generalized range maps. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes an approach of exploring both the state’s wonders and its avian residents.