Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lars-Henrik Olsen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreBirds
Mammals
ISBN/Barcode 9780691157535
ClassificationsDewey:598.072344
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 25 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 25 August 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

An illustrated field guide that enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. It includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps.

Author Biography

Lars-Henrik Olsen is a zoologist, writer, and lecturer. He has worked at the Zoological Museum in Copenhagen and the World Wildlife Fund, and is the producer of a number of Danish radio and television programs. His books include "Small Freshwater Creatures".

Reviews

"If anyone has a particular interest in learning how to track animals they should buy this book. If on the other hand they are someone who likes to understand the countryside and delve below the surface more than a little, this book will help them to do just that in a handy-sized, nonscientific, and highly readable guide."--Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog "[B]y far the best book on the subject I've ever seen ... beautifully illustrated."--Dick Warner, Irish Examiner "[Focuses] on helping you identify the signs species leave behind, and these are especially useful for tough-to-tell-apart, cryptic, or nocturnal species."--Kate Jones, New Scientist