Chris Merkord

The Estonian Journal of Ecology was a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal issued by the Estonian Academy of Sciences in collaboration with the University of Tartu, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tallinn University, and Tallinn University of Technology. The journal was originally published in 1952 as the Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences: Biology, Ecology (ISSN 1406-0914). It was renamed the Estonian Journal of Ecology starting with the 2008 volume. The journal published original contributions about biotic and abiotic environment; interactions between human and natural systems across temporal and spatial scales, in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; past and future changes in the environmental quality; and sustainable use of natural resources. The journal published research papers, notes, and review articles, focusing on the area of the Baltic Sea Basin. The journal was abstracted/indexed by: Airiti Incorporation Biological Abstracts – Biosis CAB Abstracts database Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - ProQuest Chemical Abstracts (CAS) EBSCO Discovery Service Elsevier – SCOPUS Global Health database Gale's Academic OneFile database Google Scholar IBIDS database NISC SA database ProQuest LLC Research and Markets Thomson Reuters - BIOSIS Previews Thomson Reuters - Zoological Record WilsonWe

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The Arkansas Audubon Society was founded in 1955 at Petit Jean State Park. Objectives of the Society are (1) to foster a greater knowledge of the natural history of Arkansas through observation, investigation, education and publication, and (2) to be a potent force in the conservation of all of the natural resources of Arkansas. The Society is not affiliated with the National Audubon Society; individuals or families must specifically join the Arkansas Audubon Society to be members. The Society publishes and distributes a newsletter to members in March, June, September and December of each year. Membership classes range from student to individual or family on up to life or patron memberships. The Curator of the Society keeps the official list of Arkansas bird records. In cooperation with the Arkansas Bird Records Committee, the Curator oversees the publishing of field lists and maintains records of bird sightings, including a card file of reports, documentation of rarities and photographic evidence. The Curator also regularly publishes notable reports in the newsletter.

Editors: 2002–2004 Andre Legris ??? Publication schedule: No. 1 - April 2002 No. 2 - February 2003 No. 3 - July 2003 No. 4 - March 2004 No. 5 - August 2004 No. 6 - ? 2005 ??? The book The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta: A Second Look was published in 2007, so the newsletter likely ended before that.

Nature Alberta is the quarterly magazine of Nature Alberta (Federation of Alberta Naturalists), published four times per year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) in a full-colour E-version and a partial color hard copy. The magazine is available to anyone with a Nature Alberta membership or through a subscription. Name changed from Alberta Naturalist on Spring 2004 issue.

Nature Alberta is a federation of natural history organizations operating in Alberta. It's mission is to be a strong voice for the greater appreciation and conservation of Alberta’s natural environment. Nature Alberta, known to long-time members as the Federation of Alberta Naturalists (FAN), formed in 1970 when the leaders of six local natural history clubs joined together to create a provincial federation of naturalists. The organization grew exponentially in the 1980s as it undertook the atlas of breeding birds project, which saw more than 1,000 volunteers contributing data from around the province. During this project, the Royal Museum of Alberta provided Nature Alberta with office space in the back of the museum. A generous grant from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF) and several other sponsors provided dollars to hire Nature Alberta’s first Executive Director, Jack Clements. The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta was published in 1992. Through the support of ASRPWF, Nature Alberta later acquired office space at the Percy Page Building in northwest Edmonton. Here they continue to promote several programs including the May Species Count, Living by Water, Nature Kids and Important Bird Areas. Today, Nature Alberta represents approximately 40 clubs with memberships totaling 5,000 naturalists carrying out activities throughout the province.

The International Council for Bird Preservation was founded in 1922. It changed its name to BirdLife International in 1993.

Avian Biology Research, formerly Avian & Poultry Biology Reviews, has adopted a new and exciting vision for publication of ornithological research in the 21st Century. This vision is based on two main concepts. First, the topics published by the journal will cover all aspects of ornithology. This will provide a forum for scientists to publish their work in a journal that will have a broad appeal. Second, the scope of the journal will expand to include reports of original research, letters, perspectives, news, diary and book reviews in addition to reviews. By considering a wide range of research fields for publication, Avian Biology Research provides a forum for people working in every field of ornithology.

Avian Diseases is an international journal dedicated to publishing original basic or clinical research of the highest quality from various disciplines including microbiology, immunology, pathology and epidemiology. Papers on avian diseases relevant to etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and control are accepted. Manuscripts dealing with avian species other than poultry will be considered only if the subject is relevant to poultry health. The mission is to enhance scientific knowledge and promote avian health.

The first comprehensive, illustrated field guide to the more than 750 bird species of Central America’s largest country. A Guide to the Birds of Nicaragua is the product of years of work by some of Nicaragua’s foremost naturalists and artists. Its beautiful and detailed illustrations lend themselves to accurate field identification, while the accompanying texts reflect the latest data on Nicaraguan bird status and distribution, painstakingly compiled by the authors over many years. A Guide to the Birds of Nicaragua is a superlative resource for visiting birders seeking to explore Nicaragua’s uniquw avifauna, as well as for Nicaraguans interested in learning more about the fascinating and diverse natural heritage of their own country. La primera guia completa e ilustrada para las mas de 750 especies de aves del pais mas grande de Centroamerica. Nicaragua – Una Guia de Aves es el producto de anos de trabajo de algunos de los principales naturalistas y artistas de Nicaragua. Sus hermosas y detalladas ilustraciones permiten la identificacion correcta en el campo, mientras los textos que las acompanan reflejan los datos mas recientes sobre el esstatus y la distribucion de las especies, recolectadis con diligencia por los autores durante muchos anos. Nicaragua – Una Guia de Aves es un recurso superlativo papa los visitantes en busqueda de explorar la avifauna unica de Nicaragua, asi como para los Nicaraguenses interesados en aprender mas sobre el fascinante y diverso patrimonio natural de su proprio pais.

Land of Birds is a stunning new book of New Zealand bird illustrations. Using the structure of a naturalist’s journal, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has created a very personal and sensitive tribute to this country’s remarkable birdlife. The heart of the book is his beautifully detailed illustrations of birds, covering all of our best-loved wetland, sea and forest species. The main illustrations are supported by beautifully rendered sketches and working drawings. Accompanying the illustrations is text from the author, which provides information about the species, and anecdotes about the process of creating his artwork. His text is also an impassioned call for a greater awareness of the wider threats that so much of our endangered birdlife faces in New Zealand. Land of Birds will appeal to anyone with a passion for New Zealand’s flora and fauna, particularly birds, as well as those with an interest in illustration and art.

Native Birds of New Zealand is a photographic book of New Zealand native birds that will appeal to the casual bird-watcher as well as the ornithologist. Many books in the past have been aimed at the serious ornithologist, with illustrations designed to show distinct feather patterns but not to create an image that is also pleasing to the eye. The photographs in this book have been taken by David Hallett, one of New Zealand’s leading wildlife photographers, who captures the beauty of New Zealand’s native birds in their natural environment, from the subtropical north to the Sub-Antarctic Islands, and from the oceans to the alpine meadows of the Southern Alps. The text is kept short and avoids the in-depth academic material found in some of the very good reference books on the market. It does include all the interesting facts that set our native birds apart, presented in a short, concise format that makes the book ideal for browsing. With the advent of digital photography, many more birders are now equipping themselves with cameras as well as binoculars when they go into the field, creating an increasing awareness of wildlife photography. This trend, combined with the affection New Zealanders have for their native birds, makes Native Birds of New Zealand a book that will have widespread appeal. David Hallett's awareness of nature began as a teenager tramping and climbing in Taranaki, during which time he bought his first camera to capture the memories and share his experiences. His resulting love of photography led him to a 40-year career as a photojournalist. He spent five years at theAuckland Star until the newspaper closed in 1991, then became self employed, specialising in fly fishing and yachting photography. During this time David produced two books: Moods of New Zealand Fly Fishing (Craig Potton Publishing, 1997), and Classic Fly Fishing in New Zealand Rivers (Craig Potton Publishing, 2003) with John Kent, which won a Montana Book Award. When the opportunity to live in the South Island arose, he joined the Illustrations Department at The Press in Christchurch, and rediscovered the challenge of bird photography. He won the best single picture at the 2010 Qantas Media Awards, and in 2012 won the NZ Geographic magazine wildlife photographer of the year. David left The Press in 2013 to concentrate on photographing New Zealand’s wild places and its wildlife.

Tui is an intimate and rare look at the beginning of a tui’s life. It is presented as a series of photographs showing the 37-day development of a pair of tui from eggs to fledglings. The author is a photographer living at Lake Tarawera, surrounded by native forest and an abundant variety of bird life. One spring morning in 2011 Meg noticed a tui disappear into a Pseudopanax bush with a twig in its mouth, and discovered that the nest, while well hidden from below, could be seen from her balcony. By carefully removing some leaves from the bush she was able to get a clear view of the nest, giving her a rare opportunity to visually record the beginning of a tui’s life. The journal entries that accompany the photographs describe how the author spent many hours talking to the tui while it was sitting on the two eggs, hoping that the bird would become familiar with her voice and learn to trust her. This also enabled her to observe the variety of food that was being fed to the chicks, and how the parents always returned to the nest with food via the same trees. The growth and development of tui chicks has never been photographed in this way before, and this fascinating account will be of great interest not only to those with a particular interest in ornithology, but to everyone who enjoys the native bird life in their gardens.

The moa were the most unusual and unique family of birds that ever lived, a clan of feathered monsters that developed in isolation for many, many millions of years. They became extinct reasonably quickly after the arrival of the Maori, and were a distant memory by the time European explorers arrived. So the discovery and identification of their bones in the 1840s was a worldwide sensation, claimed by many to be the zoological find of the century. This book begins by recounting the story of discovery, which was characterised by an unbelievable amount of controversy and intrigue. Since then there has been an unbroken chain of new discoveries, culminating with intriguing revelations in recent years about the moa’s biology, that have come to light through DNA testing and radio-dating. This is a fascinating and important book that richly recounts the life and death of our strangest bird. Packed with a fantastic range of illustrations, Moafills an important gap in our natural history literature, a popular but serious book on this national icon.

Kakapo is one of New Zealand’s most charismatic yet mysterious birds. It is also one of the world’s most threatened species and a New Zealand conservation success story. An ancient, flightless, nocturnal, herbivorous giant parrot, the kakapo was once numerous throughout the country but is now extinct in its natural range. At its low point, the population was reduced to as few as 40 known individuals, but thanks to the hard work and innovation of the Kakapo Recovery Programme, New Zealand’s flagship threatened-species conservation programme, the kakapo population now exceeds 120. Despite this exciting turnaround, there has not been a significant book on the kakapo since 1989. The story of this remarkable bird embraces science, conservation, ingenuity and personal dedication. Through an informative and entertaining mix of hard facts, history, and accounts of the daily and seasonal routines of kakapo and their minders, Alison Ballance brings together these threads to describe the natural history of the bird and tell the inspiring story of the Kakapo Recovery Programme. Illustrated throughout and with an appendix giving details of all known kakapo, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the natural world of New Zealand. Kakapo: Rescued from the brink of extinction was awarded the Royal Society of New Zealand 2011 Science Book Prize.