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Sto caricando le informazioni... Inside a Bald Eagle's Nest: A Photographic Journey Through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Seasondi Teena Ruark Gorrow
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. On the 22nd of February 2011, a fierce storm snapped the crown of the pine tree across the creek from us. When we woke up, we saw the damage; the eagles’ nest was gone. The eagles were circling widely, clearly furious. They had lost everything, including several eggs. They were so angry they had trouble deciding whether to start over or give up, it seemed. One finally decided they had to go on, and brought a stick to the tree directly across the street from us. It fell to the ground, but it kept bringing more, until limbs stuck in place and eventually they could land on it and arrange the sticks. They managed to mate again and have three chicks. We see that nest every day. It’s now about 8x12x5 feet deep. It will eventually cause the tree to snap, but in the mean time, we are awakened by eagles every day about 5:30. We see them perched on their fishing branch over the creek. We can tell the meanings of every one of their songs, which vary with the situation and the time of year. We watch the chicks grow and fledge. They live right at the street, over the streetlight. We joke that we should nail a street number to the tree, so they have an official address, since they are at least as permanent as anyone else here. So this book was of particular interest. Inside A Bald Eagle’s Nest takes you on a breathtaking trip. Excellent photography enables you to see close up and in magnificent detail, the annual cycle the eagles live by. There is just enough text in this coffee table book to provide color commentary, but the photos do most of the talking. What we cannot see from across the street are the eggs, the eagles rolling them (so the unborn chicks won’t stick to one side), or the newborns. So we are grateful for those shots that fill in the blanks. We delight in the aerial combat photos, the swooping fish-catching photos, and the magisterial flight photos. We are privileged to see it all live. This book brings that privilege to all, in permanence. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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Take a photographic journey of American Bald Eagles during nesting season. Through 160 breathtaking images captured in eagles' natural habitats, this factual account offers a rare glimpse into the behaviours and activities of America's national symbol as it prepares a nest, mates, lays eggs, and raises its young. Travel with adult eagles as they gather nest materials, forage for prey, and ward off intruders into their territory. Inside the nest, observe how eaglets grow from hatchlings into fledglings, and experience first flight. Included are tips for observing eagles and a glossary of terms. This is a perfect book for eagle enthusiasts and eagle nest cam viewers, nature and wildlife lovers, bird watchers, conservationists, scientists, teachers, children, and photographers. The one-of-a-kind photographs and comprehensive descriptions make this a must-have treasure to be enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to become the go-to reference on bald eagles. AUTHOR: Teena Ruark Gorrow and Craig A. Koppie join their passion for bald eagles and enjoyment of wildlife photography to capture the remarkable behaviours of America's national symbol during nesting season. Gorrow, award-winning co-author of The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers and professor of teacher education at Salisbury University, is a career educator whose former roles include public school teacher and administrator. She delights in observing eagles with her husband near their home on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Koppie, an eagle/raptor biologist and eagle spokesperson for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Bay Field Office, has amassed an extensive 30-year work history with bald eagle research and recovery initiatives. ILLUSTRATIONS: 208 Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)598.943Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Birds Raptors, birds of prey Accipitridae Bald EaglesClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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Striking photography guides you through the daily life of this eagle family that is within view of a home just outside of Washington DC. With the eagle's unique placement of their nest, we get an insider's peek at nest activities not normally seen. Daily activities for the eagles nesting season are presented such as building a nest, hunting, laying eggs and hatching are explained well and follow along with beautiful photography.
Clearly presented information and amazing images make this book a good read for children and a good resource for professionals.
This book was received for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )