The Peregrine Falcon

by Donald Watson (Editor), Derek Ratcliffe (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2002

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  The first edition of this book documented not only the biology of the peregrine falcon, but also the story of its decline due to the impact of pesticides. The rate of this falcon's increase throughout Britain has been extremely varied, from districts where numbers are now far higher than at any time in recorded history, to areas where the bird is now at its most scarce. The examination of the reasons for these differences should help ornithologists understand the most recent developments in the peregrine saga. During the last decade, there have been major advances in knowledge of peregrine biology, local movements and population turnover, feeding and nesting habits. All these subjects have been brought up to date in this edition and the tables and figures have also been revised.