The Golden Eagle
This comprehensive monograph is a second edition of one of the most popular Poyser monographs.

It covers all aspects of this spectacular eagle's biology and ecology, including a full review of the literature and incorporating the considerable body of research on the species since the publication of the first edition in 1997. The late Jeff Watson was one of Scotland's foremost eagle experts, with more than 20 years of research on the birds; following Jeff's untimely death, the book is being completed by his colleagues Des Thompson and Helen Riley.

Scottish studies provide the foundation for a treatment that also includes up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe and elsewhere. This global view allows fascinating insights into the species' relationships with a variety of different habitats and leads to many new and important conclusions regarding its ecology.

This highly readable and authoritative account is the standard reference on the species, both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world. The text is enriched with many superb pictures of this majestic bird and additional wash landscapes capture the very special atmosphere of Scotland's Golden Eagle country.
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The Golden Eagle
This comprehensive monograph is a second edition of one of the most popular Poyser monographs.

It covers all aspects of this spectacular eagle's biology and ecology, including a full review of the literature and incorporating the considerable body of research on the species since the publication of the first edition in 1997. The late Jeff Watson was one of Scotland's foremost eagle experts, with more than 20 years of research on the birds; following Jeff's untimely death, the book is being completed by his colleagues Des Thompson and Helen Riley.

Scottish studies provide the foundation for a treatment that also includes up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe and elsewhere. This global view allows fascinating insights into the species' relationships with a variety of different habitats and leads to many new and important conclusions regarding its ecology.

This highly readable and authoritative account is the standard reference on the species, both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world. The text is enriched with many superb pictures of this majestic bird and additional wash landscapes capture the very special atmosphere of Scotland's Golden Eagle country.
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The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle

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Overview

This comprehensive monograph is a second edition of one of the most popular Poyser monographs.

It covers all aspects of this spectacular eagle's biology and ecology, including a full review of the literature and incorporating the considerable body of research on the species since the publication of the first edition in 1997. The late Jeff Watson was one of Scotland's foremost eagle experts, with more than 20 years of research on the birds; following Jeff's untimely death, the book is being completed by his colleagues Des Thompson and Helen Riley.

Scottish studies provide the foundation for a treatment that also includes up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe and elsewhere. This global view allows fascinating insights into the species' relationships with a variety of different habitats and leads to many new and important conclusions regarding its ecology.

This highly readable and authoritative account is the standard reference on the species, both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world. The text is enriched with many superb pictures of this majestic bird and additional wash landscapes capture the very special atmosphere of Scotland's Golden Eagle country.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781408134559
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 08/20/2010
Series: Poyser Monographs
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 464
File size: 17 MB
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About the Author

Jeff Watson was Scotland's foremost authority on eagles, with several books and many articles to his credit including the first edition of this title.

Des Thompson and Helen Riley are renowned ornithologists and ecologists, based in Scotland, who have completed Jeff's work.
Jeff Watson was Scotland's foremost authority on eagles, with several books and many articles to his credit including the first edition of this title.

Table of Contents

Introduction

World range
The Scottish Highlands - Golden Eagle country
Hunting
Food
Nesting
Nest spacing and density
Population trends
The pre-breeding season
Eggs and incubation
Nestlings
Fledging and independence
Breeding performance
Moult
Movements and migration
Mortality
Threats
Conservation
History and tradition
Further research

Appendices
Bibliography
Index
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