Pine Martens

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Describedby some as 'the Pine Marten Bible', the first edition of this acclaimed bookhas been extensively revised with the latest findings and developments in therecovery of the species in Britain and Ireland. Johnny Birks deliverscomprehensive, up-to-date information on pine martens in an entertaininglylight-hearted style. Via a quirky blend of humour and science we are ledthrough the species' 'Horrendous History' in Britain and Ireland towards acautiously optimistic concluding chapter on 'Pine martens, forestry and climatebreakdown'. We learn about the pine marten's ten close relatives within the'Martes Complex' (including the troublesome stone marten that destroys carcomponents in Continental Europe); we delve into the species' ecology andbehaviour - with details presented clearly in boxed sections, charts and tables- and gain insights into its interactions with humans and other animals,including its emerging role in grey squirrel control. Drawing upon threedecades of involvement with this charming mammal in Britain and Ireland, aswell as his many international contacts, Johnny Birks provides personalinsights into the challenges of studying and conserving pine martens acrosstheir Eurasian range: from designing den boxes to satisfy the exactingrequirements of breeding females, through the technicolour world of scatsurveys and the secrets they reveal, to the hope provided by pine martenrecovery supported by translocations and reintroductions. The book is enrichedby Antony Griffiths' drawings and cheeky cartoons and by Terry Whittaker'sremarkable photographs.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-24
Mått:152 x 215 x 24 mm
Vikt:542 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:British Natural History Collection
Antal sidor:216
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Whittet Books Ltd
Illustratör:Antony Griffiths
Medarbetare:Terry Whittaker
ISBN:9780905483979

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Johnny Birks has been actively involved in pine marten research andconservation for more than thirty years. Although now supposed to be retired,he stills travels northward and westward each year to study pine martens.

Recensioner i media

About the First Edition:"It is quite simply super...a must-read." - Derek Gow, BritishWildlife journal"Outstanding" - Michael Clark, Country-Side magazine(British Naturalists' Association)"A lovely addition to a great series." - Mammal News"Well, when it arrived for review I looked at the cover and thought'That is nice'. I then began to read the book, and it is quite simply super.The pencil drawings are beautiful, the cartoons are cheesily amusing as youwould expect, Terry Whittaker's photographs are splendid, and the montage ofpine marten scats is 'art house' sublime..."...For the very many people who have an interest in pine martens, thisis the book for you. If you are a mammalogist or natural historian then it isalso a must-read. For the loves of lost species or rewilders it is just great.If you simply want a wry, wildlife yarn as you sit on a wet day next to the Agawith your cocoa as the rain smacks like grapeshot off your window panes, then,yes, buy it - it will make you feel even cosier."Derek Gow, British Wildlife journal

Innehållsförteckning

Marterns, martins, marts and martensMartens in heraldry, legend, mythology and popular culture Origins and close relativesThe body beautifulHorrendous history Where did martens survive and why?Survival and slow, partial recoveryCurrent distribution and statusModern marten habitatsActivity Patterns 'Gimme Shelter'- dens and den boxesField signsThe Joy of Scats The pine marten's year Social life andhomerange behaviour Foraging and food Marten communicationsMating and breedingHow many martens?Health and Safety Interactions with other wildlifePine martens and peopleReintroductions and translocationsStudying pine martens Pine martens and thelaw Pine martens,forestry and climate breakdown Further reading Sources of information andadvice