Dunmora
Step back in time and listen to the walls talking as the writer describes a totally different world through almost ten decades in the life of Dunmora, a heritage manor house on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island. The reader will relish learning about the different owners and the many visitors that came to the house through the years. Numerou …
Conservation Through Aviculture
The proceedings of the IV International Symposium on Breeding Birds in Captivity held in in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from September 7-12th, 2007. The conference theme was Conservation Through Aviculture and had over 50 presenters covering various aspects of aviculture, zoology, avian conservation, medicine and management. With nearly 500 colour pag …
White Rock Eagles
White Rock Eagles: A Bald Eagle Family follows the story of Ma and Pa and their two eaglets, Echo and Foxtrot (Foxy), in the spring and summer of 2012. The book is a unique and stunning collection of images by photographer Christian Sasse as he chronicles the first fifteen weeks in the growth and development of the pair of eaglets from hatching to …
Eagles of Hornby Island
The author's early observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest, and ended with the eagles on webcam, providing a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. The Eagles of Hornby Island begins in 1989 when the eagles first built their nest behind the author's house. The …
Pekin Robins and Small Softbills
The book serves as an instruction manual for the novice pekin robin breeder in particular, as well as providing a wealth of information for softbill breeders in general. Richly detailed with over 250 original illustrations by the author.The most comprehensive and current book on its topic, this handbook provides both novice and experienced avicultu …
Bolt from the Blue
Dick Dekker's observations of wild peregrines--their habits, habitats, conservation and behavior. The peregrine falcon, fastest creature on earth, stoops out of the blue to take its wary prey by surprise. Yet, this high drama is rarely witnessed by people. This book offers the unique accounts of a passionate expert who has see more than 2,000 hunts …
195 Lakes of the Fraser Valley Vol I
This title gives a good description of the camping and fishing facilities of the lakes of the Fraser Valley, from Vancouver to Stave Lake. A great guide for any local or visiting fishing, camping or outdoor adventures.
Pirate of the Plains
This is an intimate story of biology student developing both his knowledge of the prairie falcon and his own philosophical outlook on the natural world. Author Bruce Haak shares his passion for the prairie falcon and its habitat in this fascinating story of his journey to understand and record the behavior of this spirited bird of prey. Bruce Haak …
Bird Watching in Canada
- Guide to bird watching locations in Canada.
