New Naturalist No. 123 TERNS by Cabot, David. &Ian Nisbet - 2013

Collins, London, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds - the first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. Terns are small seabirds that are commonly seen along coastlines and estuaries in the summer months - their graceful flight and command of the air are among their most attractive features.Most of the five species of terns breeding in Britain and Ireland today are under intensive management, involving protection from predators, human interference, egg-collecting, recreational activities, land-use changes, and a range of issues concerning climate change, including rising sea levels and flooding of low-lying colonies. If these protective measures were abandoned then the numbers of terns would inevitably decline, with the possibility of several species ending up on the endangered list. Covering the history of terns in Britain and Ireland, David Cabot and Ian Nisbet… Read More

London: Collins, 2013. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xiv, 461, [3- blanks], [2 - NN catalogue]. Colour photographs, diagrams and maps throughout. Dust jacket as new. A new first edition copy with a few very fine dust marks to the top edges..

Published by Collins, 2013. 1st edition.. Hardback. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New Naturalist series 123. The first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Blue endpapers with grey repeating New Naturalist logo. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.

London: Harper Collins, 2013. 499, . . HB. As new in d/w - still sealed in original cellophane. This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds. The first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. [9780007412471]

LONDON, COLLINS, 2013. 1ST EDITION. NEW BOOK IN DUSTWRAP. NUMBER 123 IN THE NEW NATURALIST SERIES.

London: Collins, 2013. First edition, 2013. Hardback. xiv, 461pp. Dust jacket in a protective sleeve. A fascinating overview of these small seabirds whose graceful flight and command of the air are among their most attractive features. Most of the five species of terns breeding in Britain & Ireland today are under intensive management, involving protection from predators, human interference, egg-collecting, land-use changes and a range of issues relating to climate change. If these protective measures were abandoned the the number of terns would inevitably decline, with the very real possibility that several species would end up on the endangered list. Drawing on extensive research, the authors focus on migrations, food and feeding ecology, as well as breeding biology and behaviour. Importantly, they highlight conservation issues and prospects, and what this means for the future of terns. Front cover designed by Robert Gillmor. Book as new and unread. Dust jacket near fine and unclipped. Quite a… Read More

London: Harper Collins, 2013. 499, . . HB. NEW. . This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds. The first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. [9780007412471]

London: Collins, 2013 461pp+2. Illustrated in colour throughout.

London: Harper Collins 2013. 8vo. xiv., 461, [2]. Illustrated throughout. Cover design by Robert Gillmor 9780007412471 . As New. Hard Cover. First Edition. 2013.

LONDON, COLLINS, 2013. THE DE LUXE EDITION, LIMITED TO 50 COPIES, THIS BEING NUMBER 13. BOUND IN FULL LEATHER WITH ALL EDGES GILT. SIGNED ON A TIPPED-IN LIMITATION PLATE BY THE AUTHORS AND ON THE INNER FLAP OF THE DUSTWRAPPER BY ROBERT GILLMOR, THE ARTIST FOR THE WRAPPER. A NEW COPY. VERY SCARCE.