Chris Merkord

Describes the original avifauna of North Canterbury as revealed by the fossil evidence in the Pyramid Valley site and other sites in the area, gives the history of the Pyramid Valley site and its environment, and relates the past environment and avifauna to the present landscape.

The Society's quarterly news magazine. This magazine provides a forum for members to report back on trips, society schemes, interesting bird sightings and to advertise coming trips, meetings and events.

The Society's quarterly news magazine. This magazine provides a forum for members to report back on trips, society schemes, interesting bird sightings and to advertise coming trips, meetings and events.

The newsletter ceased publication after the December 1999 issue. Southern Birds began publication in 2000.

Neotropical Birding is the only birding magazine to focus exclusively on the Neotropics and is packed with articles on all aspects of birding in the region. Since 2009, the Club has been publishing two issues of Neotropical Birding per year. Inspired by feedback from the Club’s membership, Neotropical Birding publishes articles of practical use for those birding in the Caribbean, South and Central America. Features on rare birds and conservation sit alongside overviews of birding sites and identification workshops focusing on tricky species groups, accompanied by sumptuous colour photographs throughout.

The Migrant (ISSN 0026-3575) is the quarterly journal of the TOS. It was first published in 1930 and is mailed to all TOS members. The Migrant contains articles describing results of research on Tennessee birds, results of organized bird counts, unusual occurences and early and late arrival dates.

The Ornithological Society of Japan was established on May 3, 1912. Three years later, the Society launched its first official journal, ‘Tori’. Then, in 1986, Tori was renamed the Japanese Journal of Ornithology. 鳥 (Nihon Chōgakkai) Suspended 1945-1946 Current frequency Three issues yearly, 1977-1986 Former frequency Semiannual, 1915-1944 Irregular, 1947-1976 Former subtitle Bulletin of the Ornithological Society of Japan

The 'Elepaio is a bimonthly publication of the Hawaii Audubon Society that contains peer-reviewed scientific articles, updates on local environmental issues, and HAS activities listings. Published since 1939, the 'Elepaio serves as a historical record of conservation research, activities, news, and notes in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific.

Mission To foster community values that result in the protection and restoration of native ecosystems and conservation of natural resources through education, science and advocacy in Hawaii and the Pacific. Work​ The Hawaii Audubon Society (HAS) serves as a source for information and advocacy in the community, and provides a network for visiting and local birders. HAS also offers field trips and hands-on service trips in habitat restoration with opportunities to gain first hand experiences with Hawaii’s wildlife and natural environments. Six times per year, HAS publishes the journal, `Elepaio, that contains peer-reviewed scientific articles, updates on environmental issues in Hawaii and the Pacific, and HAS activities listings. For more information, visit the programs and projects section of our website. Background​​ & History The Hawaii Audubon Society was established locally in 1939 by a small group of dedicated birders to further the protection and conservation of Hawaii's native wildlife and the ecosystems that support it. In March, 1939, the first meeting of the Honolulu Audubon Society was held in the city. In May of that year, a constitution and by-laws were adopted and officers were elected. This was the result of a letter in January, 1939 to a local newspaper by Charles M. Dunn “…asking all bird lovers to meet at the Library of Hawaii with a view to forming a branch of the National Association of Audubon Societies”. In November of 1939, the first issue of the ‘Elepaio, the “Official Organ of the Honolulu Audubon Society” was published as Volume 1, Number 1, November, 1939 to May, 1941. After 7 years, the Board of Directors changed the name of the organization to the Hawaii Audubon Society (HAS) “…to designate more clearly the scope of our interests” (The ‘Elepaio, Vol. 7, No. 1, July, 1946). They hoped that, with the name change, the organization would draw members from all the islands of the State who were interested in wildlife conservation. HAS became a certified chapter of the National Audubon Society (NAS) in 1978, but continues to function independently from NAS in all financial, policy, and programmatic matters as a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Currently, the Hawaii Audubon Society's membership consists of over 2,000 individuals and institutions mainly in Hawaii but also from the U.S. Mainland and several other countries.

This book contains simple and practical descriptions of 349 species of birds. A special effort is made to include those features that will most effectively help a beginner identify each species. Also included are traits known to be unique or characteristic of a species in Armenia. High quality illustrations containing one or more figures of each species are on the page directly across from the respective species descriptions. Following the species descriptions and illustrations are detailed distribution maps showing where each species occurs within the borders of the Republic. Except for the proper English common names of birds, which primarily were taken from one international standard (Sable and Morn 1990, 1993), the English text throughout the guide follows the spelling convention used in the United States where the editorial work was completed First and foremost, this field guide is for all Armenians,particularly those who are just beginning an interest in Armenian birds. It also is written for anyone having a general interest in birds, and more specifically, for those with a special interest in the birds that occur within the borders of the Republic of Armenia. Another hopeful intention of this guide is to stimulate and encourage bird study, so that a greater appreciation for birds will result in a greater appreciation of nature and its conservation in Armenia. Moreover, as more and more of the Armenian people learn how numerous, diverse, useful, and fascinating these animals are in the Republic, they will be inspired to further admire, enjoy, and more fully appreciate and care for them as valuable national treasures. Worldwide, but especially in the Republic of Armenia, it is accurate to claim that birds are an under-appreciated source of enjoyment, and value to the overall health of humanity. Alternatively, birds have always been of some interest to most people, if only because of their beauty and our fascination with their ability to fly. Throughout history, their mastery of the air has intrigued and stimulated human imagination and ingenuity in an attempt to copy their seemingly effortless flight. In modern times, scientists have studied birds as valuable and often essential indicators of environmental health. The health of the Armenian environment has a direct effect on the health of its citizens, and all others living within the borders of the Republic. The use of this book by the general public, and especially by teachers in schools, will increase knowledge and promote a greater appreciation of birds and their value to the Republic. Additionally, it is expected that all appropriate branches of government will use the information in this guide to encourage, increase, and enact environmental protection in Armenia. Like elsewhere in the world, once people are introduced to the potential value of birds, this guide, along with the increased interest it generates, will stimulate additional bird study. Additional bird study will promote greater environmental awareness, encourage a more enthusiastic and meaningful approach to the protection and conservation of birds, and the valuable and often irreplaceable natural resources upon which their survival depends. This book contains simple and practical descriptions of 349 species of birds. A special effort is made to include those features that will most effectively help a beginner identify each species. Also included are traits known to be unique or characteristic of a species in Armenia. High quality illustrations containing one or more figures of each species are on the page directly across from the respective species descriptions. Following the species descriptions and illustrations are detailed distribution maps showing where each species occurs within the borders of the Republic. Except for the proper English common names of birds, which primarily were taken from one international standard (Sable and Morn 1990, 1993), the English text throughout the guide follows the spelling convention used in the United States where the editorial work was completed. Both the illustrations and the distribution maps are more sophisticated and advanced than what some might think appropriate for a person having only a beginning interest in birds. The rationale for high quality illustrations is to offer the most aesthetic and realistic images. Additionally, lines are drawn on the illustrations; they point to the most defining part of most figures to more effectively aid a beginner in making a species identification. The distribution maps were prepared to show where one is most likely to see a particular species of bird, to estimate the chance of seeing a bird at these locations, given our current knowledge of its abundance, and to document for the first time a representative sample of confirmed records for each species. With experience, the illustrations and distribution maps are expected to grow in value, and stimulate additional study of Armenian birds. Species of special concern in the Republic are identified as having an Endangered, Threatened, or Undetermined status to further direct the attention of interested individuals, organizations, and government agencies to their need for protection. Learning more about these special birds should have priority for avian conservation in Armenia. During the preparation of this book, information was gathered from published and unpublished literature, museum records, and extensive field work between 1992 and 1995.

Birds of Hertfordshire is a full county avifauna covering all the species ever recorded in the county. The species accounts detail the records and patterns of occurrence for all our common garden birds through to the most exotic Herts rarities. The book presents the results of the most recent Atlas surveys of breeding and wintering birds, together with analysis and comparison with the two previous atlases. It also draws on results from Breeding Bird and Wetland Bird Surveys in the county. The six main chapters cover the Hertfordshire landscape the history of Hertfordshire ornithology the results of the Herts Bird Club surveys over the last 40 years detailed accounts for each of the 308 species recorded in the county the changes in the county avifauna and their causes the conservation of birds in Hertfordshire Written by Herts Bird Club experts Ken Smith, Chris Dee, Jack Fearnside and Mike Ilett with invited chapters by Tom Gladwin and Graham White. The book is A4 format, hardbound, about 300 pages, with colour photographs by local photographers, distribution and abundance maps in full colour and beautiful paintings by Alan Harris.

Throughout the bird world, examples of strange and seemingly inexplicable behavior abound. For example: Why do male Fairywrens bring flowers to females as a nuptial gift in the pre-dawn darkness? Especially when the gift-givers are not the official mates of the females concerned, but visitors, who furthermore may give these gifts in full view of the official mate? Why do gangs of White-winged Choughs “kidnap” their neighbors' fledglings and then keep them in their “gang”? Which bird is so big, strong, and fierce that stories of it killing humans abound? This book looks at accounts of murderous Cassowaries and explains just what might have happened. What happens in an albatross “divorce”? This book divides the world by continent and takes a series of extraordinary stories from each to illustrate a great diversity of bird behavior, each examining the truths and the mythology behind each example. An intriguing book from an author with a remarkable ability to engage his audience. - See more at: http://bloomsbury.com/us/tales-of-remarkable-birds-9781408190234/#sthash.vcCv0TCR.dpuf

This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series - the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers. Every species of bird you might encounter in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Andaman Islands, the Nicobar Islands and the Maldives is featured, apart from non-established introductions. Beautiful artwork depicts their breeding plumage, and non-breeding plumage when it differs significantly.The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps.

What draws us to the beauty of a peacock, the flight of an eagle, or the song of a nightingale? Why are birds so significant in our lives and our sense of the world? And what do our ways of thinking about and experiencing birds tell us about ourselves? Birdscapes is a unique meditation on the variety of human responses to birds, from antiquity to today, and from casual observers to the globe-trotting "twitchers" who sometimes risk life, limb, and marriages simply to add new species to their "life lists." Drawing extensively on literature, history, philosophy, and science, Jeremy Mynott puts his own experiences as a birdwatcher in a rich cultural context. His sources range from the familiar--Thoreau, Keats, Darwin, and Audubon--to the unexpected--Benjamin Franklin, Giacomo Puccini, Oscar Wilde, and Monty Python. Just as unusual are the extensive illustrations, which explore our perceptions and representations of birds through images such as national emblems, women's hats, professional sports logos, and a Christmas biscuit tin, as well as classics of bird art. Each chapter takes up a new theme--from rarity, beauty, and sound to conservation, naming, and symbolism--and is set in a new place, as Mynott travels from his "home patch" in Suffolk, England, to his "away patch" in New York City's Central Park, as well as to Russia, Australia, and Greece. Conversational, playful, and witty, Birdscapes gently leads us to reflect on large questions about our relation to birds and the natural world. It encourages birders to see their pursuits in a broader human context--and it shows nonbirders what they may be missing. Jeremy Mynott has been watching, listening to, and thinking about birds--and birders--for much of his life. He is the former chief executive of Cambridge University Press and is a fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge.

The purpose of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is to perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance South Dakota's wildlife resources, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors, and to give the highest priority to the welfare of this state's wildlife and parks, and their environment, in planning and decisions.

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) funds the Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program, which provides funding for researchers, educators and naturalists to carry out projects focused on native wildlife. This program is offered on an annual basis contingent on funding being available. Funding for the Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program is provided by GFP's Division of Wildlife. The emphasis of funded projects varies from year to year. For example, in 2015 it focused on monitoring and inventory of native wildlife species and their habitat.

The North Sea Bird Club was formed in 1979 as the result of the efforts of a few individuals in the oil industry and Aberdeen University, who saw a unique opportunity to obtain long-term data from offshore on birds and other wildlife. The stated aims of the Club are to: Provide a recreational pursuit for people employed offshore Obtain, collate and analyse observations of all birds seen offshore Produce reports of observations, including an annual report Promote the collection of data on other wildlife offshore Currently we hold in excess of 120,000 records of birds, cetaceans and insects reported since 1979.

First published Feb. 1980. Subtitles: The Bulletin of the North Sea Bird Club The Quarterly Bulletin of the North Sea Bird Club

Published three times a year by the Seabird Group. Contains short articles on seabird conservation issues or research, particularly articles on research and survey work that is in progress. The Newsletter also features short reviews on journals that are not widely available for consultation.

Jan/Mar 1989 - Apr/Jun 1991

Jul/Dec 1991 - 1995(1). None published in 1994.

Jan.1987-Dec.1988 Other Titles: Monthly report - Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory Bird report - Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory