Concise Seashore Wildlife Guide

Author : Bloomsbury
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147291841X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Concise Seashore Wildlife Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mini guide covers almost 180 species that live in the area between land and sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone. It includes all the most common molluscs, crustaceans, seaweeds, fishes, spiny creatures such as starfishes and sea urchins, mammals and many other species found here, and is invaluable for anyone wanting to find out more about the fascinating shells and other objects they may pick up on our shores. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks, and a concise written account for each covers size, general description, habitat, ecology, and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts and beautiful artworks aid quick and accurate identification, making this guide an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. Sandra Doyle, Bridgette James, Denys Ovenden, Melanie Perkins, Helen Senior and Lyn Wells painted the illustrations.

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing Staff
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781847737861
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Concise Seashore Wildlife Guide written by Bloomsbury Publishing Staff and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seashore is unlike any terrestrial habitat, and the plants and animals that occur on it are usually very different in form from their land-based relatives. This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on nearly 180 species that live in the area between land and sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone. It includes all the most common molluscs, crustaceans, seaweeds, fishes, spiny creatures such as starfishes and sea urchins, mammals and many other species found here, and is invaluable for anyone wanting to find out more about the fascinating shells and other objects they may pick up on our shores. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks, and a concise written account for each covers data such as size, general description, habitat, ecology, and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar-looking species.

Author : Bloomsbury
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147291578X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Concise Garden Bird Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, provides essential information on identifying and attracting eighty-eight species of garden bird. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details to help readers differentiate between similar looking species, and male and female birds. A concise written account further outlines their size, plumage, voice, habitat, food and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The book also includes general guidelines on food, feeders, nest boxes and other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. Also included is a fold-out insert that can be used as a quick recognition guide to birds and their activities in gardens.

Author : Maya Plass
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147293251X
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book RSPB Handbook of the Seashore written by Maya Plass and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How often have you visited the seashore and wished you knew more about the diverse and alien wildlife found on the UK's coastline? There are incredible stories to discover about our coastal species so if the tantalising glimpses you've caught of this semi-aquatic environment between the tides has left you curious to learn more the RSPB Handbook of the Seashore is for you. It will help you to easily identify and learn about the life cycles and anatomy of the species you discover, and features useful sections on the tidal cycle, how to read tide tables, where to look, conservation and climate change concerns, and who to call should you come across something unexpected on your next beach visit. Featuring over 200 species accounts - each with a photo, full description, and details of distribution and zonation - this brand new guide is written throughout in engaging text suitable for families, students and anyone who loves to visit the seashore.

Author : J. Duane Sept
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1550172042
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest written by J. Duane Sept and published by Harbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeast Alaska. Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. Simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones is also provided to assist beachcombers in exploring safely with minimal ecological impact. The New Beachcomber’s Guide even contains up-to-date descriptions of the best beachcombing sites and when to visit them—you may even find your new favourite exploration grounds! Thoroughly revised and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.

Author : Robert Thompson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317218051
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Close-up and Macro Photography written by Robert Thompson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on fieldcraft techniques for macro and close-up photography, Thompson covers the vital but often overlooked skills necessary to achieve consistent professional results in the field. Case studies covering a broad and often challenging group of subjects from the seashore to your back garden form the core of the lavishly illustrated book. Biology, life history, subject behaviour and ethics along with best practice approaches are discussed in detail and underpinned with photographic tips. The book is divided into four sections—Digital Fundamentals, Fieldcraft & Methodology, Portfolio Case Studies, Digital Workflow & Presentation—covering the full photographic process from capture through to editing, captioning, development and storage are discussed. Moving beyond the surface-level approach to macro instruction, this book provides readers with techniques that work in the field. Illustrated with over 250 of the author's own inspiring images, this publication is a must for photographers, naturalists and anyone interested in improving their macro skills in the field.

Author : Paul Sterry
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007448589
Total Pages : 1412 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides) written by Paul Sterry and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 1412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.

Author : Bob Gibbons
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472927192
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Guide to Seashore Life Of Britain And Europe written by Bob Gibbons and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. Our coastlines are home to a wide range of animals and plants, some that are iconic sights on beaches and others that we only see when we look more closely. The Green Guide to Seashore Life makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike. Concise descriptions include information on appearance, habitat and distribution and similar species. Beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species are included. A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on types of seashore habitat, shore zonation and groups of seashore plants and animals.

Author : Noble S. Proctor
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300113285
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico written by Noble S. Proctor and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVA uniquely comprehensive and beautiful guide to more than 600 species of fauna and flora along the coasts of the southeastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico/div

Author : J. D. Fish
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139494511
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Student's Guide to the Seashore written by J. D. Fish and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique, concise and beautifully-illustrated guide allows students to identify over 650 of the common, widespread animals and seaweeds of the shore. User-friendly dichotomous keys are supported by details of diagnostic features and biology of each species. Now enhanced with 32 pages of colour, this much acclaimed guide is invaluable to students of marine biology at any level. Questions such as how does the species reproduce? What is its life-cycle? How does it feed? are answered in the notes accompanying each species to give a fascinating insight into the diversity and complexity of life on the shore. The text is supported by an extensive glossary of scientific terms and a comprehensive bibliography is included to aid further study. The third edition builds on the excellent reviews of earlier editions and will continue to appeal to a wide readership, including students, teachers and naturalists.