03225nam 22006731 450 991046000860332120150109185325.01-4725-9682-X1-282-72386-397866127238651-4081-3334-21-4081-2819-510.5040/9781472596826(CKB)2670000000041571(EBL)554153(OCoLC)727646756(SSID)ssj0000495458(PQKBManifestationID)11308999(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000495458(PQKBWorkID)10475178(PQKB)10901451(MiAaPQ)EBC554153(Au-PeEL)EBL554153(CaPaEBR)ebr10405000(OCoLC)680617324(UtOrBLW)bslw09310331(EXLCZ)99267000000004157120150116d2010 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrThe skylark /Paul F. Donald ; illustrated with line drawings and colour plates by Alan HarrisLondon :T & A D Poyser,2010.1 online resource (265 p.)Poyser monographsDescription based upon print version of record.0-7136-6568-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Colour plates; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; 1 THE LARKS; 2 DISTRIBUTION AND VARIATION; 3 POPULATIONS AND HABITATS; 4 SONG AND SONG FLIGHT; 5 MATING AND TERRITORIALITY; 6 NESTS AND EGGS; 7 RAISING THE CHICKS; 8 PRODUCTIVITY; 9 MIGRATION AND OTHER MOVEMENTS; 10 WINTER; 11 SURVIVAL AND MORTALITY; 12 SKYLARKS AND MODERN AGRICULTURE; 13 POETRY, PERSECUTION AND THE RISE OF POPULAR PROTEST; Appendices; Bibliography; Index"The Skylark is one of Britain's most popular and inspirational birds, and in recent years it has also been one of the most newsworthy. The species' population has plummeted as a consequence of changes in farming practice, and the RSPB has launched a major research and fund-raising campaign to save the 'blithe spirit' from further decline. This book looks at all aspects of the life of the Skylark, from its biology, migratory patterns, breeding behaviour and habitat requirements, to its role in legend and folklore. It also discusses its recent rapid decline which has led to the species being placed on the top-priority 'red list' of Birds of Conservation Concern by the leading governmental and non-governmental conservation organisations in the UK. Three closely related species, Oriental and Japanese Skylarks and the enigmatic Raso Lark are also discussed."--Bloomsbury Publishing.Poyser MonographsBreedingSkylarkBirds (ornithology)Great BritainElectronic books.Breeding.Skylark.598.825Donald Paul F.951286Harris Alan1957-UtOrBLWUtOrBLWBOOK9910460008603321The skylark2150406UNINA