SLUGS AND SNAILS (COLLINS NEW NATURALIST LIBRARY, BOOK 133) PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Robert Cameron | 528 pages | 15 Dec 2016 | HarperCollins Publishers | 9780007113002 | English | London, United Kingdom Slugs and Snails (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 133) PDF Book John B. It is extremely thorough in its coverage and is an engrossing read, packed with an amazing range of fascinating information. David Cabot and Ian Nisbet. The Forager's Calendar. It is without equal to any other area in Ireland or Britain. There is greater variety of geological and landform scenery in the park than in any other area of the same size in the British Isles, and it is an essential sanctuary for many of Britain's seabird species. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Hale biologist. The authors provide a comprehensive survey of the variety of plant and animal life for which ponds, pools and puddles are a habitat, with a chapter each on plants, invertebrates, amphibians and fish, birds and mammals. Stephen Potter biologist and Laurens Sargent. Ball and A. Quantity Add to basket. Peter Bircham. Perhaps most importantly, they highlight recent conservation issues and prospects, and what this means for the future of terns. Boyd and I. The site uses cookies to offer you a better experience. He explains how different farming procedures have affected birds and other wildlife, and how an understanding of the processes involved could help in future conservation. Eric Simms. Dara McAnulty. Ford 's Butterflies in Facebook Twitter Instagram. Slugs and snails are part of the great Phylum Mollusca, a group that contains creatures as varied as the fast-moving squid or the sedentary clams, cockles and mussels. Hidden categories: All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from November Articles with unsourced statements from August It's a significant region, not least to the multitudes of bird species that hunt, forage and nest there. The first volume to appear was E. This research demonstrates the role that gardens play in the ecology of many wild bird populations and reveals insights that continue to fascinate a growing audience, increasingly interested in the wildlife that lives alongside them. The book is lavishly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, covering all the British species including immature stages in most cases , key habitats and many aspects of behaviour. David Cabot. Finally the conservation of honey bees will be considered in the light of the major changes in land use that have occurred throughout the world over recent decades and the ever increasing international trade of bees and hive products. A second chapter looks at ponds as ancient natural habitats that have existed for millennia on the earth's surface. In this timely addition to the New Naturalist Library, Ian Newton discusses the changes that have occurred in British agriculture over the past seventy years, and the effects they have had on bird populations. George Peterken. Isabella Tree. David Goode. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of these freshwater habitats. To the many thousands of ramblers who visit the Peak District at weekends, summer and winter alike, here is a book by one who has trodden all the paths before them and is able to discover for them interests hitherto unsuspected to enhance their enjoyment. Oliver Gilbert. Adventures Of The Yorkshire Shepherdess. Log-in Register My Basket : Your shopping basket is currently empty. More details about our mailing list. The damage that they can cause in our gardens and to agricultural crops can be considerable and they are remarkably tenacious and thus difficult to control. Slugs and Snails (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 133) Writer Trevor Beebee and Richard Griffiths naturalist. Birds are one of the most visible components of this urban biodiversity, and many of us enjoy attracting wild birds into our gardens. Not registered? David Elliston Allen. At the same time it is a survey of great interest to naturalists everywhere. David Goode. In addition to idyllic beaches, the park includes deep wooded valleys and tranquil estuaries, as well as a marine nature reserve. Your local Waterstones may have stock of this item. Philip Corbet and Stephen Brooks. Large stag beetles and handsome chafers are celebrated for their imposing size and bright colours. Andrew Allott. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of these freshwater habitats. Most of these families live and work there and the farmers are crucial for the Burren's future as an area of unique landscape and ecological interest. Peter Hayward naturalist. Pollard , M. Not only has it become more thoroughly mechanised, it has also become heavily dependent on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, and increasingly large-scale in its operation. These chapters provide an introduction to the theoretical issues and an overview of many case studies drawn from research on orthopterans from across the world but including British species where relevant. It is generously illustrated with numerous pictures, illustrations and charts [ Hoskins and L. Books in the series: Collins New Naturalist Library. Slugs and Snails (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 133) Reviews Merlin Sheldrake. Free and C. Ian Newton, author of Farming and Birds and Bird Migration returns to the New Naturalist series with a long awaited look at the uplands and its birds. By continuing to browse the site you accept our Cookie Policy, you can change your settings at any time. This research demonstrates the role that gardens play in the ecology of many wild bird populations and reveals insights that continue to fascinate a growing audience, increasingly interested in the wildlife that lives alongside them. This book is about the slugs and snails that live on land. Your review has been submitted successfully. Furthermore it is evident that the emergence onto land happened not once, but several times, originating in different groups of aquatic snails. Grid View List View. This timely addition to the New Naturalist series will aim to explore the natural history of honey bees, firstly as individuals, and then to consider them in the wider context as part of a complex society of perhaps 50, individuals without any kind of 'leader'. More details about our mailing list. Philip Chapman. The traditional routes into studying British natural history, through birdwatching, butterfly-collecting and pressing wild flowers, now extend to studying dragonflies, bumblebees, grasshoppers, moths, hoverflies and even shieldbugs. Description: The gastropods are the only group of molluscs to have representatives living on land as well as in marine and freshwaters. Its impact is currently being addressed by the Geopark LIFE project, along with other tourism-related issues. Adam Watson and Robert Moss naturalist. Being a numbered series, with a very low print run for some volumes, the books are highly collectable. If this item isn't available to be reserved nearby, add the item to your basket instead and select 'Deliver to my local shop' at the checkout, to be able to collect it from there at a later date. For creatures living on land they are bizarre: snails carry a huge weight of shell; both snails and slugs move slowly relative to their potential enemies; and most are not well camouflaged. John Gilmour and Max Walters. Coulson remedies this with a comprehensive overview of the gull. Slugs and Snails (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 133) Read Online John Raven and Max Walters. It is generously illustrated with numerous pictures, illustrations and charts […] This groundbreaking volume should remain a standard work on the natural history of snails and slugs for many years. Collins, Philip S. This book is about the slugs and snails that live on land. Despite all this, they are found from the tundra through to deserts, and on all continents apart from Antarctica. Recent approaches to mating and reproduction emphasise differences and even conflicts of interest between males and females. Ernest Neal biologist. This lushly illustrated and fully comprehensive book about the wildlife, landscapes and history of Pembrokeshire is a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series, and reveals the incredible wealth of biodiversity present in the region. Much of what we think we know is based on only a small number of studies, but with the hedgehog gaining in public prominence, support from key charities has enabled a significant enhancement in research activity that continues to illuminate the life of this very special prickly animal. Richard Jones. Chapters are divided by larger gull groups, and within these, distribution, lifecyles and behaviours are examined, as well as acclimation to the human world. Stuart Smith. This book is the general introduction to the region for naturalists. Sir David Attenborough. Retrieved Preferred contact method Email Text message. Slugs of Britain and Ireland Rowson, B. Simon Barnes. For creatures living on land they are bizarre: snails carry a huge weight of shell; both snails and slugs move slowly relative to their potential enemies; and most are not well camouflaged. It is extremely thorough in its coverage and is an engrossing read, packed with an amazing range of fascinating information. For creatures living on land they are bizarre: snails carry a huge weight of shell; both snails and slugs move slowly relative to their potential enemies; and most are not well camouflaged. As pests, slugs and snails are all too familiar. It's a significant region, not least to the multitudes of bird species that hunt, forage and nest there. In this timely addition to the New Naturalist Library, the authors examine the ecology of the Burren, delving into the history of its exploration. Pat Morris provides an all-encompassing new study of the hedgehog and its habitat, shedding new light on conservation efforts crucial to the survival of this charming creature of our countryside.