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Books published by Isabelline Books

This page lists all Isabelline Books publications arranged chronologically with the most recent at the top.

 

Wings and Rings: A History of Bird Migration Studies in Europe

Richard Vaughan

Isabelline Books

2009

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Birds in Counties: An Ornithological Bibliography for the Counties of England, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man & the Channel Islands. 2nd Supplement errata, corrigenda et addenda. New section on Ireland

David K. Ballance

Isabelline Books

2009


A History of the Birds of Somerset

David K. Ballance

Illustrations: Tom Raven, Brian Slade Isabelline Books

2006

"This new Somerset avifauna is the first since 1988. Written in clear, engaging language, it covers the birds of the post-1974 County from the earliest times to the end of 2004, setting the most recent information on species, habitats, breeding and migration in an historical context."

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The Birds of Dartmoor

Roger Smaldon

Illustrations: Mike Langman Isabelline Books

2005

"Dartmoor is a unique natural area. A National Park since 1951, it covers 368 square miles of upland moor and bog, lowland heath, deciduous valley woodland, coniferous plantations, reservoirs, rivers and farmland. In these varied habitats 254 species and sub-species of birds have been recorded. Because some of these species are at the very northernmost edge of the world range, and others, such as Dunlin, Golden Plover, or Red Grouse are at their southernmost edge, Dartmoor is the only place where they can be found in close proximity. The Birds of Dartmoor is the first book to provide a comprehensive history of the birds of this area, drawing on references from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Relying particularly on records of the Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society and the Dartmoor Study Group for current information, it represents the most complete status report to date. In addition to full details of species, the book includes an introduction to Dartmoor habitats, a section dealing with a typical Dartmoor year from month to month, and a comprehensive bibliography."

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The Stone Curlew

Richard Vaughan and Nancy Vaughan Jennings

Illustrations: Juan Varela Isabelline Books

2004

"A 344 page monograph on the Stone Curlew. Based on the authors' extensive field research it provides detailed and comprehensive information about the Stone Curlew's habitat, feeding, breeding and migration patterns, as well as the levels of protection and encouragement this species enjoys in several parts of the world. Includes a colour frontispiece, 19 colour plates and 11 maps."

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A History of Devonshire Ornithology

David G. Jenks

Isabelline Books

2004

"... about those who have studied and observed Devons birds through the years. A Review of the Literature, Events and Personalities from Prehistoric Times to the End of the Twentieth Century. This authoritative work sets a high standard for research and analytical presentation of a county's rich ornithological history..."

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The Ornithological Journal

Walter Walmesley White

Isabelline Books

2004

"Best known as the author of Bird Life in Devon (Cape, 1931), Walter Walmesley White (1877-1970) kept three ornithological journals during his lifetime. This one, which begins in 1926 and ends in 1961, is the last of the three and the only one to have survived. A close observer and gifted writer, Walmesley White records sightings, nesting and feeding habits, and migratory patterns of local birds near his Devon home with grace and precision. His comments on bird song bear witness to his musical interests and abilities. Always in touch with others interested in ornithology, both local and distant, his journal captures something of the way of life in a rural English village in the first half of the twentieth century. This volume includes a memoir by Walmesley White's daughter-in-law, Jocelyn, five sensitive, observant etchings by his wife Jessie, showing areas they often visited together, a section of photographs, a large colour foldout map of the whole area immediately surrounding Ellergarth, the Walmesley White's home near Budleigh Salterton."

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The Birds of Exmoor And The Quantocks

David K. Ballance & Brian D. Gibbs

Illustrations: Tom Raven & Brian Slade Isabelline Books

2003

"This avifauna covers Exmoor National Park, the remainder of West Somerset, and is the first comprehensive survey to include the Quantocks. It contains a review of all published information since 1800 as well as professional surveys of recent years. It includes a review of ornithology in the area, an extensive list of references, the systematic list, escapes and exotics, rejected records, a gazetteer with map references and an index."

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Birds in Counties: First Supplement: An Ornithological Bibliography for the Counties of England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man

David K. Ballance

Isabelline Books

2003

"This first supplement corrects, expands and updates Ballance's standard reference book Birds in Counties (2000). The first comprehensive national bibliography of ornithological works since Mullens, Swann and Jourdain's geographical bibliography in 1920, Birds in Counties and its first supplement comprise an essential reference work for libraries, collectors, and all those with an interest in the rich and complex development of local ornithology in the British Isles."

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