Red-Tails in Love: A Wildlife Drama in Central Park (Vintage Departures)
March 18, 2008
Updated Edition—Ten Years Later
The scene of this enchanting (and true) story is the Ramble, an unknown wilderness deep in the heart of New York’s fabled Central Park. There an odd and amiable band of nature lovers devote themselves to observing and protecting the park’s rich wildlife. When a pair of red-tailed hawks builds a nest atop a Fifth Avenue apartment house across the street from the model-boat pond, Marie Winn and her fellow “Regulars” are soon transformed into obsessed hawkwatchers. The hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking saga of Pale Male and his mate as they struggle to raise a family in their unprecedented nest site, and the affectionate portrait of the humans who fall under their spell will delight and inspire readers for years to come.
Customer Review: book review
Although the book is written in a kind of factual style (e.g. On this day we saw this and this happened. A week later this happened…), I have enjoyed reading it. If you are an animal lover,especially of the bird kind, it is a heartwarming story of a real hawk trying to live and make it in Central Park. That is amazing in itself.
Some people may get a little bogged down in the recounting of the daily activities of the bird watchers who meet in the park. But if you love birds, it is worth it to wade through that. I would buy the book again.
Customer Review: wonderful story
I live in Portland Oregon, and have large populations of birds in my back yard, so this was a fun read. Perhaps i will visit NYC someday, and i will bring my glasses! What a nice book! Buy from here…
Birders’ California
March 18, 2008
Crow Call
March 18, 2008
Crow game call. Buy from here…
Bird watching Rock My World Short Sleeve T-Shirt
March 18, 2008
The Design/Saying is printed on the front of the product, we use the newest & best technology to print the design with great inks that are cured into the product. This new high tech way of producing garments is very fade resistant. WE DO NOT USE TRANSFERS. It is great, since you dont have that thick transfer feeling. The feel is very smooth and comfortable. Opinionsrfun offers over 40,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions. Buy from here…
City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male
March 18, 2008
There’s a hawk in the city!
New York City is known for its sky-scrapers, subways, and hustle and bustle — not for its wildlife. So everyone is surprised when a red-tailed hawk is spotted flying over Fifth Avenue, and even more surprised when he decides to settle down on the ledge of one of the Big Apple’s swankiest apartment buildings.
The hawk soon draws many admirers. They name him Pale Male and watch as he builds his nest, finds a mate, and teaches his little hawk babies to fly.
Based on the true story of Pale Male, City Hawk brings New York City’s favorite hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living.
Customer Review: childrens book
Excellent story with historical value . I bought it for my grand son who lives in NYC .Highly recommend
Customer Review: A must-read for any resident of New York City
City Hawk is a wonderful story about a real-life red-tailed hawk that decides to make New York City his home. The illustrations are charming and give an accurate picture of what life for a city hawk is really like. This book will appeal to both children and adults, especially those who live in New York and want to know more about their fellow resident, Pale Male. Buy from here…
Galileo 10-30×30 Compact Zoom Binocular
March 16, 2008
Galileo Compact 10-30×30 mm Zoom Binoculars. SUPER POWER and portability with a “zoom” designto get you UP CLOSE, fast! These Binocs store easily in a bag or purse to follow the action anywhere… though the small, compact construction doesn’t compromise performance! BAK-4 Porro Prisms and multi-coated optics provide sharp, bright clarity and reduced glare! While the POWERFUL LENSES get you 30 times closer to all the action! And Galileo’s zoom design lets you go from surveying the whole landscape to focusing on a single object in an instant! Just press the lever located at your fingertips and ZOOM you’ve got yourself a reach-out-and-touch-it CLOSE UP! These mighty mini-Binocs also come with carrying case, neck strap, lens cloth and protective eye caps. Keep your eye on savings: Fully mulit-coated optics to reduce glare and increase contrast and clarity; BAK-4 porro prisms for increased contrast and clarity; Full-range center focus; Water resistant; Fold down rubber eye guards; F.O.V. is 184 ft. @ 1000 yds.; Rubber armoring forprotection from the rough stuff; 3″l. x 5 1/4″w. x 6 1/4″h.; Order Now! Galileo 10-30×30 mm Compact Zoom Binoculars Buy from here…
Birds of Wisconsin v3.9
March 16, 2008
Version 3.9 was released on July 31, 2007. Birds of Wisconsin v3.9 contains 312 species regularly seen in the state. This Windows CD-ROM includes color photos, songs for all species from the world-famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology, range maps, abundance maps, ID tips and more. The CD-ROM includes an ID Wizard to help you identify the birds, even if you do not know the bird’s name. Just enter colors, size, habitat and location. The ID Wizard will show you photos of all the birds that match your description. Petey the Parrot will pronounce each bird’s common and scientific name for you. Also included are over 300 quizzes, including Christmas Bird Count Quizzes for Chippewa Falls, Green Bay, Horicon NWR, La Crosse, Lake Geneva, Lake Koshkonong (Fort Atkinson), Madison and Milwaukee. The CD-ROM lets you compare two birds side-by-side and shows you the similar species. With version 3.9, you can: Share Custom Lists with your friends Download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use Add your own comments and photos for each bird Identify birds by sound in the ID Wizard Use the new “Pick One” quiz — see four bird photos and pick the right one. And most important of all, The Birder’s Handbook is now included (a $20 value) System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP or Vista; Pentium 4 processor or equivalent; 512 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; 1 Gig on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support multimedia applications. Some features of this CD-ROM require an Internet connection. Buy from here…
The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small
March 16, 2008
“Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step that anyone can take to assist wild bird populations. Happily, it is well within almost everyone’s capability to improve bird habitats by providing important food and cover plants. Through this book, I will assist caring landowners and managers of properties ranging in size from urban balconies and suburban backyards to larger properties such as country estates, schoolyards, cemeteries, corporate parks, airports, golf courses, wildlife refuges, and parklands of all sizes. Managers of agricultural land, greenways, and vacant lots alike will find inspiration and techniques within these pages that will help them carry out the urgent and satisfying work of improving land for wild birds.”–from the Introduction
In a book long awaited by landscapers, birders, gardeners, and naturalists, Stephen W. Kress provides a practical, comprehensive, and thoroughly illustrated guide to attracting birds to any property, be it a small patch of land in the city or a showplace countryside garden, a median strip or an expansive woodlot, a commercial building or a community park. In Kress’s view, the best way to attract birds is to enrich habitats by improving vegetation, natural foods, water supplies, and nest sites.
Drawing on decades of experience, Kress offers a remarkable variety of techniques and resources for habitat improvement. In this book, he
* addresses the special needs of managers of large properties, giving them a toolbox of strategies for habitat restoration;
* organizes his suggestions by habitat type, such as forest, grasslands, and shrublands;
* offers advice for selecting native plants by region;
* details the importance of wetland conservation;
* discusses the safe use of pesticides and fertilizers;
* provides useful information on nesting structures and feeding stations; and
* lists plant vendors and print and online resources for further study.
Throughout, Kress emphasizes responsible environmental stewardship. The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds will help readers reach their goal of designing their own landscapes for the benefit of wild birds.
Customer Review: It’s all here
Very thorough reference for anyone looking to provide a backyard habitat for local birds. Things people as individuals can do. Plantings, feeds, birdhouses, it’s all here. Writig style clear and consise.
Customer Review: The Backyard and Beyond for Birds
What I love most about this book is that it combines everything that a homeowner, landowner, bird watcher needs to attract birds to their surroundings. After collecting many different books on bird feeding, gardening for birds, landscaping for birds and managing land for birds, I am thrilled to be able to recommend a book that “has-it-all”.
With chapters that address forest, grassland and shrubland management, a landowner will find thorough advice on how to look at their property and the larger surrounding landscape in terms of bird habitat. Kress does not ignore the homeowner’s interest in creating a backyard sanctuary for birds either. Highlights include a wonderful list of bird attracting perennials and annuals, a plethora of bird feeder designs, and a chapter on healthy habits to exercise in your yard and neighborhood.
The book has plant, tree and shrub recommendations by region for the entire United States complimented simply by pen & ink drawings. The drawings are simple and meant to give the reader a visual of the leaves, fruits and general shape of the plant. This guide should not be used as a field guide to identifying plants, trees, shrubs or birds. This book is a “guide to attracting birds” and should not be used in place of a true field guide to birds or plants. The lengthy resource list in the appendix will help readers find those field guides needed for identification and much more.
As a conservation educator, I recommend this book for bird enthusiasts, naturalists, landowners and gardeners. It connects our love of birds with our passion for the land while encouraging responsible stewardship of the natural world around us. Buy from here…
Mug with hunting, window, cat, birds, watching
March 16, 2008
* Custom coffee mugs are dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. Colors are permanently baked into the mug’’s surface.
* If you have new ideas or need help selecting text for your custom coffee mugs please contact us.
* Size: 11 oz. capacity ceramic coffee mug.
The “SHOPZEUS.COM” label is just a watermark in the picture. Buy from here…
The Stokes Purple Martin Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting and Housing Purple Martins (Stokes Backyard Nature Books)
March 16, 2008
Customer Review: Stokes Purple Martin Book
This is an excellent book. It’s very informative. This is my first year to put up a Martin House. I learned a lot from reading this book.
Customer Review: Purple Martins
An excellent book with suggestions on how to attract and keep martins in your backyard. Buy from here…
