The Natural History of Cape Clear Island

Author:   J.T.R. Sharrock ,  Robert Gillmor ,  Robert Gillmor
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781408137659


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   28 April 2011
Format:   Hardback
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The Natural History of Cape Clear Island


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Cape Clear Island, the most southerly point of Ireland apart from the nearby Fastnet Rock, has been the site of a bird observatory since 1959. This account of the island, its flora and fauna, its inhabitants and history, is weighted in favour of the birds but this is, perhaps, inevitable since the island offers so much of exceptional ornithological interest. Even so, a glance at the book's contents will show the wide range covered - from Killer Whales to the rare Kerry Slug and the Lusitanian flora that south-west Ireland shares with Iberia. Anyone with a general interest in natural history will find chapters on a variety of topics, each written by an acknowledged expert. The authors' enthusiasm for their subjects is always apparent; some sections are lighthearted but scientific accuracy is always maintained. For the bird-watcher the book, like the island, is rich in fascinating material - not least the detailed list of species (accompanied by many maps and a unique set of more than 130 histograms), sections on sea-watching and seabird studies, and an account of the ornithological year. The observatory has made important contributions to migration studies and, although it is perhaps best known as a vantage point for the study of some of Europe's largest sea bird movements, the island also receives many rarities and vagrants, from Asia and America as well as Europe. To whet the reader's appetite, Robert Gillmor's characteristically evocative pen- and-ink illustrations are liberally mingled with the text. Those who already know the island's varied charms will have memories reawakened by this eminently readable book - those who have yet to visit this unique yet accessible place will surely be enticed to do so.

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Author:   J.T.R. Sharrock ,  Robert Gillmor ,  Robert Gillmor
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T & AD Poyser
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9781408137659


ISBN 10:   1408137658
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   28 April 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword, R.F. Ruttledge Editor's preface Acknowledgements An introduction to the island, S.C.L. Fogden The island and its people, T.Q. Green The island names List of the Birds, Editor The Ornithological Year, Editor Some good days, Editor Sea-watching, Editor Cape Clear and seabird studies, W.R.P. Bourne Mammals of the island, Editor Dolphins, porpoises and whales, Editor Slugs and snails, J.J.D. Greenwood Butterflies and moths, E.S.A. Baynes Other Insects, D.J. Carter Other animals, Editor Higher plants, A.J. Richards Mosses and Liverworts, J.W. Bates Lichens, B.W. Ferry Seaweeds, J.P. Cullinae History of the Observatory, Editor Observatory personalities Quotable quotes

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J.T.R. Sharrock is the author of The Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland, Birds New to Britain and Ireland, The Natural History of Cape Clear Island, Rare Birds in Britain and Ireland and Scarce Migrant Birds of Britain and Ireland.

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