Download or read book The Birds of the Bermudas written by Savile Grey Reid and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Birds of the Bermudas Classic Reprint written by Savile G. Reid and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Birds of the Bermudas In March, 1874, when ordered to the Bermudas to complete my tour of foreign service, I made diligent and most anxious enquiries about the birds likely to be found there, and I must say the answers I got from brother officers and others who were familiar with the islands were anything but satisfactory in an ornithological point of view. I was informed that birds were few and far between, with the exception of one or two common resident species, and a casual flock of plovers or waders in the autumn months. My ardour cooled to zero abruptly. I looked forward to the red, blue, black, and white birds of my informants, and the uncertain and erratic Plover, with a sigh of despair! Should I take a gun at all, to lie idle in the damp corrosive climate to which I was bound? However, on board the good ship Severn - a hired transport, which conveyed the company of Royal Engineers to which I then belonged across the Atlantic - I found some officers of H.M. 53rd Regiment returning to Bermuda from leave in England, one of whom (Capt. Rooke) was a great sportsman, and had shot and collected some birds during his previous residence in the "beautiful isle of the sea." His account was decidedly reassuring. He spoke of twenty or more species, and delighted my ears with the magic words - "Teal" and "Snipe." I was thankful then that my trusty 16-bore was lying snug and safe in my cabin, ready to add to the Bermuda lists when called upon. We left Gibraltar on the 12th, but did not land in Bermuda till March 30th, owing to a pleasant head-wind and somewhat limited powers of locomotion. My note-book was started next day - our first on shore - and was religiously kept up from that time till June 3rd, 1875, when I left again for English soil. In this brief sketch, and in face of the heading assigned to it, I must needs confine myself to the birds alone; and it would be out of place were I to attempt any description of the islands themselves, their inhabitants, scenery, or productions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Birds of the Bermudas written by Savile Grey Reid and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rough Notes and Memoranda written by John L. Hurdis and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Rough Notes and Memoranda: Relating to the Natural History of the Bermudas In giving these Notes to the public, I think it right to state that some of them have already appeared in a little work, entitled, "The Naturalist in Bermuda," by the late John Mathew Jones, published in 1859; Mr. Jones having first visited Bermuda in 1854. Although my father landed in the Bermudas in October, 1840, it was not until September, 1846, that he really commenced his Notes on the natural history of the islands; the responsibilities of his office being very onerous during those first six years, he was then prevented. But in 1846, circumstances having changed, he was more at liberty to follow his own inclinations than hitherto. The late Mr. Hunt Marriott, then an officer in the same department, being, like my father, imbued with a taste for natural science, observing that he thought it was a pity so little was known of the natural history of the islands, my father proposed an effort should be made to work it out; whereupon Mr. Marriott at once offered his assistance, saying he would do his best in collecting and describing the various forms of insect life, if my father would take the birds; and so far as my father individually was con-concerned, he continued it up to the period of his departure from Bermuda, in May, 1855. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Contributions to the Natural History of the Bermudas Vol 1 written by J. Matthew Jones and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Contributions to the Natural History of the Bermudas, Vol. 1: Part I. Geology; Part II. Botany; Part III. Mammals; Part IV. Birds; Part V. Notes on Birds; Part Vi. Reptiles; Part VII. Annelids Dr. T. L. Godet, in his Bermuda, published in 1860, attempted to discuss the zoology of the islands, but his chapters on natural history, shells, and corals give evidence not only of ignorance of but shameful dishonesty in his methods of book-making. The plan of the work, of which the first instalment is now published, was arranged by Mr. Jones and the writer of this preface in the spring of 1877, at the close of a second winter of joint exploration of the isl ands. Mr. Jones has collected in Bermuda for several winters, between 1859 and 1876, and has become the standard authority on matters relat ing to the natural history of the islands. It has been our purpose in our joint work to bring together in convenient form that which is known of the natural history of the islands, and to make a complete series of fauna] and floral lists, to serve as a starting point for future works in the study of the region. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds of Bermuda written by André Raine and published by MacMillan Caribbean. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bermuda is a fascinating group of islands in the North Atlantic. Located approximately 1,000 miles north of The Bahamas, and 600 miles off the coast of the United States, Bermuda enjoys a sub-tropical climate and a shoreline washed by crystal waters warmed by The Gulf Stream. Despite its small size and relative isolation, Bermuda is an exciting destination for birdwatchers. Although there are only 22 resident breeding bird species, the complex array of migrants and vagrants that visit the island every year have resulted in a list of nearly 360 different species. This impressive list of species ensures that there will always be something new and interesting to see in Bermuda.Written in a style that should appeal to both the serious ornithologist and those merely interested in identifying a common species seen in the garden, this guide aims to give the reader a general overview of Bermuda's birds in an easy to read and understandable format. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, the book contains full accounts of the more common species found in Bermuda, along with all the resident species, such as the legendary Cahow. Information includes detailed descriptions for males, females and immatures, identification tips and comparisons with similar, potentially confusing species, habitat preferences and the species' overall status on the island. The book also contains a full species list for Bermuda, including all confirmed species recorded for the island. This list gives the reader information on abundance ratings of each species and its year-round status on the island.
Download or read book BIRDS OF THE BERMUDAS written by SAVILE G. REID and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rare Birds written by Elizabeth Gehrman and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring story of David Wingate, a living legend among birders, who brought the Bermuda petrel back from presumed extinction Rare Birds is a tale of obsession, of hope, of fighting for redemption against incredible odds. It is the story of how Bermuda’s David Wingate changed the world—or at least a little slice of it—despite the many voices telling him he was crazy to try. This tiny island in the middle of the North Atlantic was once the breeding ground for millions of Bermuda petrels. Also known as cahows, the graceful and acrobatic birds fly almost nonstop most of their lives, drinking seawater and sleeping on the wing. But shortly after humans arrived here, more than three centuries ago, the cahows had vanished, eaten into extinction by the country’s first settlers. Then, in the early 1900s, tantalizing hints of the cahows’ continued existence began to emerge. In 1951, an American ornithologist and a Bermudian naturalist mounted a last-ditch effort to find the birds that had come to seem little more than a legend, bringing a teenage Wingate—already a noted birder—along for the ride. When the stunned scientists pulled a blinking, docile cahow from deep within a rocky cliffside, it made headlines around the world—and told Wingate what he was put on this earth to do. Starting with just seven nesting pairs of the birds, Wingate would devote his life to giving the cahows the chance they needed in their centuries-long struggle for survival — battling hurricanes, invasive species, DDT, the American military, and personal tragedy along the way. It took six decades of obsessive dedication, but the cahow, still among the rarest of seabirds, has reached the hundred-pair mark and continues its nail-biting climb to repopulation. And Wingate has seen his dream fulfilled as the birds returned to Nonsuch, an island habitat he hand-restored for them plant-by-plant in anticipation of this day. His passion for resuscitating this “Lazarus species” has made him an icon among birders, and his story is an inspiring celebration of the resilience of nature, the power of persistence, and the value of going your own way.
Download or read book The Birds of the Bermudas Scholar s Choice Edition written by Savile Grey Reid and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Birds of the Bermudas By Savile G Reid Printed in The Zoologist for October and November 1877 and Now Reprinted by Permission written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Year With the Birds Classic Reprint written by Wilson Flagg and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Year With the Birds Among civilized people those are the most cheerful and happy, if possessed of a benevolent heart and favored with the ordinary gifts of fortune, who have acquired by habit and education the power of deriving pleasure from the objects that lie immediately around them. But these sources of happiness are open to those only who are endowed with sensibility, and who have received a favorable intellectual training. The more ordinary the mental and moral organization and culture of the individual, the more far-fetched and dear-bought must be his enjoyments. Nature has given us in full development only those appetites which are necessary to our physical well-being. She has left our moral powers and affections in the germ, to be developed by education and reflection. Hence that serene delight that comes chiefly from the exercise of the imagination and the moral sentiments can be felt only by persons of superior and peculiar refinement of mind. The ignorant and rude are dazzled and delighted by the display of gorgeous splendor, and charmed by loud and stirring sounds. But the more simple melodies and less attractive colors and forms, that appeal to the imagination for their principal effect, are felt only by individuals of a poetic temperament. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Birds of the Leeward Islands Caribbean Sea Classic Reprint written by Charles B. Cory and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Birds of the Leeward Islands, Caribbean Sea The Island of Aruba or Oruba, as it is sometimes called, is 17 miles long and about 4 miles in width, and is situated 16 miles north of Cape San Roman, Venezuela, and 43 miles west of Curacao. A large part of the island is low and barren, but there are two irregular and com paratively high hills in the interior. The vegetation is scattered and consists principally of cacti of several species and occasional groves of palms and tamarinds, while mangroves are common along the shores. Fruit trees of various species are cultivated in some local ities, as is also the Dividivi-tree (libidibi coriacea). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Glimpses of Life in Bermuda and the Tropics Classic Reprint written by Margaret Newton and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Glimpses of Life in Bermuda and the Tropics '... To wander far away, On from island unto island, to the gateways of the day. 'Larger constellations burning, mellow moons and happy skies, Breadth of tropic shade and palms to cluster, knots of Paradise. 'Droops the heavy blossomed bower, hangs the heavy fruited tree, Summer isles of Eden lying in dark purple spheres of sea.' Locksley Hall. It is with the utmost diffidence I venture to offer these very inadequate descriptions of some of the glorious scenes I visited in the West Indies to the public. My friends both there and here have continually urged that I should write an account of my travels and adventures in regions not yet generally known, and perhaps few strangers have visited quite so many 'out-of-the-way' places, or seen so much of the natives in their homes, as I have done. It is with awe I venture to record some of the countless impressions made by nature in these islands upon my memory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Birds of the Bahama Islands written by Charles B. Cory and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Birds of the Bahama Islands: Containing Many Birds New to the Islands, and a Number of Undescribed Winter Plumages of North American Birds During the ten years which have passed Since the publication of the Birds of the Bahama Islands so much has been added to our knowledge of the natural history of the islands, and so many changes have been made in the nomenclature of the subject, that it has been thought advisable to issue the few remaining copies of the first edition in the form of a revised edition, giving the species or races described or eliminated, and whatever Changes that have been made during that time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Into the Bermuda Triangle written by Gian Quasar and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-02-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still unsolved, still baffling, still claiming new victims. Here are the untold stories. A pilot reports a strange haze enveloping his plane, then disappears; eleven hours after fuel starvation, as if calling from a void, he is heard 600 miles away. He requests permission to land, then vanishes forever. A freighter steaming over placid seas disappears without a trace. A pleasure yacht ghosts past without a soul on board. A pilot calls for help because a "weird object" is harassing his plane. A jet collides with an "unknown" and is never found. . . . Into the Bermuda Triangle is the first comprehensive examination of these baffling disappearances in more than a generation. Drawing on official reports from the NTSB and other investigative agencies as well as interviews with scientists, theorists, and survivors, leading authority Gian Quasar not only sets the record straight on previously examined cases, he also offers a bulging file of new cases, the collective results of his twelve-year investigation. In meticulous detail this unflinching account: Documents confirmed disappearances of airplanes and ships Gathers new testimony and reexamines old interviews from eyewitnesses and survivors Explores possible explanations ranging from zero-point energy to magnetic vortices Challenges our assumptions with the sheer weight of accumulated evidence In this age of technological and scientific discovery, there are still mysteries that transcend understanding. The Bermuda Triangle is one. "The best book I've ever read on this important subject."—Andrew Griffin, The Town Talk
Download or read book The Birds of Shakespeare Classic Reprint written by Sir Archibald Geikie and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Birds of Shakespeare Gurney and Jackson for their courtesy in supplying some cliches taken from the illustrations in the useful Manual of Britz'rb Birds by my friend the late Mr. Howard Saunders, in which the text - figures are so faithful and at the same time artistic. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
