Detailed species accounts of 27 vultures, hawks, eagles, ospreys, falcons, and owls. Includes 27 color plates and illustrations. Shows a typical food chain and typical food web. The authors explore the role of predation in nature, predator-prey relationships, and life histories and ecology of birds of prey. Descriptions of 27 trees are accompanied by vignettes describing the habitat, history of each tree's development, description of common pests and injuries that typically attack the tree.
Line drawings show details of leaves, seeds, winter twigs, and more.
Includes uses of the wood, history and folklore about many species. The compact size of the book makes it a perfect field trip companion as well as a home, school, or public library resource. A favorite field guide. Identifies 50 northeastern trees by common and scientific names. Includes winter and summer keys.