Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behavior, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike. KEY FEATURES * Written in an easy-to-read style containing past and current findings on owl biology* Field Guide Appendix contains updated information on field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behavior, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths and questions about each species * Conservation and rehabilitation appendix covers the current status of each species and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls

Australian High Country Owls [OP]

Science & Math

Olsen, Jerry

Biological Sciences

CSIRO Publishing

Australian High Country Raptors covers raptor species that regularly breed in the high country above 600 metres, from Goulburn in New South Wales down to the hills outside Melbourne, Victoria. Author Jerry Olsen explores the nature of these striking animals that are classified as Accipitriformes (diurnal hawks, falcons, kites and eagles), Falconiformes and Strigiformes (nocturnal owls). Comparisons between these high country raptors and lower-elevation breeders are also provided, in addition to comparisons with raptors found overseas, especially from North America and Europe. The book begins with a description of habitats and vegetation types in the high country, and which raptors are likely to be seen in each habitat type. It continues with sections on finding and watching raptors, raptor identification, hunting styles, food, breeding and behavior, and conservation. Appendices provide species accounts for diurnal breeding species in the high country, with basic information about their ecology, distribution and conservation, as well as detailed instructions about handling an injured or orphaned raptor. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, Australian High Country Raptors offers readers a chance to look into the lives of Australia’s fascinating birds of prey.KEY FEATURES* New information on behavior, diet, breeding, biology that applies to raptors world-wide* Drawings, graphs and photos that should capture a public audience

Australian High Country Raptors [OP]

Some Time With Eagles & Falcons

Sports & Outdoors

Hancock House Pub Ltd

An easy-to-read handbook for those who already play Bridge and know how to score and apply the bonus points for games, small slams, and grand slams. Jerry Olsen gives you detailed information for opening bids in a suit and No Trump, then gives more insights to rebids, weak bids, strong bids, take-out doubles, and overcalls. Good tips for opening, responding, and rebidding. From Bridge bidding basics through the most frequently used modern conventions, you can read clear explanations, review information with each chapter's summary, and test yourself with quizzes to apply Jerry's lessons. A great book for you and your Bridge partner to study together, and then to have more fun than ever with better bidding and better Bridge scores!

Modernizing Your Bridge Bidding

Humor & Entertainment

Olsen, Gerald

Puzzles & Games

Luminary Media Group

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