Eric Hosking, the bird photographer, started taking photographs of birds in the late 1920s, when he did not have the convenience of a light 35mm SLR, but had to lug a 5" plate camera to the top of trees to take his pictures. The photograph that he took over the next 70 years until his death in 1991, stand as some of the classic bird photographs of this century. This book contains a selection of the best of these photographs.

Eric Hosking's Classics Birds: 60 Years of Bird Photography

Arts & Photography

FLEGG, Jim

Hosking, Eric

Photography & Video

Harpercollins College Div

This volume provides easily-used identification details linked to photographs. Each bird entry includes: appearance, colour and distinctive features; and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites. In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and first-time birdwatchers are given advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot.

Birds

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Nature & Ecology

TRAFALGAR SQUARE +

The only comprehensive, full-color, pocket-sized guide to significant British and Northern European birds. This completely new edition of the best pocket-sized bird guide around uses both photography and original artwork to provide a practical and attractive identification guide. Collins Gem Birds has easy-to-use identification details linked to full-color illustrations for over 200 European species, covering all those that most birdwatchers could expect to see in a lifetime. Each bird entry includes notes on appearance, color and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call, and breeding sites. In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats, and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

Birds (Collins Gem)

In search of birds: Their haunts & habitats

Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Pub

This survey of the owl world examines the natural history of the owl, with notes on its evolution, taxonomy, distribution, habitats, anatomy, behaviour and breeding patterns. It includes owls from all over the world, ranging in size from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the majestic Eagle Owl - all illustrated by Eric Hosking's photographs which represents the culmination of a lifetime's observation of owls. He won the OBE in 1977 for his natural history photography and work in conservation, and died in 1991. Co-author Jim Flegg has also written "Birds of Prey of the World", "Poles Apart", "Oakwatch" and "Birdlife".

Eric Hosking's Owls

Penguin??Books

A comparison of the scenery, underlying physical structure and ecology of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, describing the mammals and birds found in each region and explaining the various evolutionary developments that have allowed them to adapt their lives to ensure survival in such environments. There is an examination of the history and discovery of the polar regions, including the epic voyages and treks of great explorers such as Ross, Nansen and Peary in the North and Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen in the South. The origins of the Inuit peoples are described revealing their inert ability to live in harmony with the savage environment and in contrast the book highlights the threat from mechanical man, an outsider in these natural wildernesses. It includes the wider implications of the destruction of the ozonre layer, the "greenhouse effect"and the damage done by oil spillage. The photographers, a father and son team produced "Eric Hosking's Birds of Prey" and "Eric Hosking's Owls".

Poles Apart: The Natural Worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic

Hosking, David

Stephen Greene Pr

Looks at deserts around the world, describes desert conditions, and examines the wildlife found in desert environments

Deserts: Miracle of Life

Earth Sciences

Replica Books

Up-to-date, factual and, above all, highly readable, BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES is much more than a superbly illustrated field guide. From the initial introductory material on the identification, habitat, lifestyle and breeding patterns of birds in general, to the detailed studies of over 120 specific species, the book never ceases to fascinate and inform. Written by some of the best known ornithological experts under the general editorship of Dr Jim Flegg, an acknowledged authority on the subject, the text has been stunningly reinforced by the addition of over 350 colour photographs and drawings. BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES is a product of thorough research and enthusiasm and will prove a valuable addition to any bird lover's library.

Birds of the British Isles

Book Sales, Inc.

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