Mackrill, Tim
RSPB Spotlight Osprey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472956033
- author:
- Mackrill, Tim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Wildlife
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 centimetres (0.27 kg)
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Birds & Birdwatching,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The osprey: a bird of remarkable hunting prowess and iconic status. Found on every continent except Antarctica, this majestic hunter has adapted to exploit thermal updrafts across vast distances. In recent decades, conservation efforts have led to the species' successful recovery in the UK, allowing people to witness its impressive fishing abilities once again. This book provides an in-depth exploration of osprey biology and ecology, including a detailed overview of their hunting adaptations. A chapter dedicated to osprey migration delves into groundbreaking satellite tracking research, revealing the bird's remarkable ability to make non-stop flights across oceans and exploit thermal updrafts in arid landscapes. The relationship between humans and ospreys is also examined, from historical persecution to modern conservation efforts.
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