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Bald Eagles
The Ultimate Raptors
Taschenbuch von Stan Tekiela
Sprache: Englisch

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Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents the lives of bald eagles in a collection of photographs and information.

Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents the lives of bald eagles in a collection of photographs and information.

Über den Autor
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children¿s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Majesty of Eagles

A Symbol Through the Ages

American Indian Legends

The Eagle in US History

Species Around the World

Origins of the Species

Popular Names

Origins of the Common Name

Origins of the Scientific Name

Range from Coast to Coast

Bald and Golden Eagles

Help from the Osprey

General Population

The Decline of the Eagle

DDT and Eggshell Thinning

The Recovery of the Eagle

Habitat and Education

The Future of Eagles

Differences of the Sexes

Impressive Size

Size by Region

Life Span

Extraordinary Feathers

Feathers in Layers

Interlocking Feathers

Growing into Feathers

Juvenile Plumage

From Dull to Spectacular

Preened and Clean

Bathing

Sunning

Wings to Soar

Flapping and Takeoff

Flight Maneuvers

Soaring on Thermals

Hollow Bones

Impressive Bill

Weak Sense of Smell

Stationary Eyes

Excellent Sight in 3D

Binocular Vision

Eagle Eyes

Hearing

The Function of Feet

Extreme Talons

Designed to Fish

Diet of Fish and More

Communicating with Calls

The Perfect Nest

The King of Nests

Picking a Mate

The Courtship Ritual

Growing into the Mating Years

Eggs and Incubation

Sharing Incubation Duties

Hatching

Life in the Nest

Growing Up Quickly

From Nest to Flight

A Tough Beginning

Learning to Fly and Hunt

Getting Through Winter

The Rigors of Winter

Migration

Returning Home

The Majesty of Eagles

About the Author

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Fotografie
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 160
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781647551452
ISBN-10: 1647551455
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Tekiela, Stan
Hersteller: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Maße: 203 x 227 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Stan Tekiela
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.07.2021
Gewicht: 0,474 kg
preigu-id: 118830844
Über den Autor
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children¿s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Majesty of Eagles

A Symbol Through the Ages

American Indian Legends

The Eagle in US History

Species Around the World

Origins of the Species

Popular Names

Origins of the Common Name

Origins of the Scientific Name

Range from Coast to Coast

Bald and Golden Eagles

Help from the Osprey

General Population

The Decline of the Eagle

DDT and Eggshell Thinning

The Recovery of the Eagle

Habitat and Education

The Future of Eagles

Differences of the Sexes

Impressive Size

Size by Region

Life Span

Extraordinary Feathers

Feathers in Layers

Interlocking Feathers

Growing into Feathers

Juvenile Plumage

From Dull to Spectacular

Preened and Clean

Bathing

Sunning

Wings to Soar

Flapping and Takeoff

Flight Maneuvers

Soaring on Thermals

Hollow Bones

Impressive Bill

Weak Sense of Smell

Stationary Eyes

Excellent Sight in 3D

Binocular Vision

Eagle Eyes

Hearing

The Function of Feet

Extreme Talons

Designed to Fish

Diet of Fish and More

Communicating with Calls

The Perfect Nest

The King of Nests

Picking a Mate

The Courtship Ritual

Growing into the Mating Years

Eggs and Incubation

Sharing Incubation Duties

Hatching

Life in the Nest

Growing Up Quickly

From Nest to Flight

A Tough Beginning

Learning to Fly and Hunt

Getting Through Winter

The Rigors of Winter

Migration

Returning Home

The Majesty of Eagles

About the Author

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Fotografie
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 160
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781647551452
ISBN-10: 1647551455
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Tekiela, Stan
Hersteller: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Maße: 203 x 227 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Stan Tekiela
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.07.2021
Gewicht: 0,474 kg
preigu-id: 118830844
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