Earlier naturalists formed the impression that bird numbers remained more or less stable through time. In the years since these words were written, however, changes have occurred in the landscapes of the British Isles and in the seas around our coasts, causing bird populations to fluctuate in an unp[...]

Suitable for those interested in bird evolution and taxonomy, biogeography, distributional history, dispersal and migration patterns. This book offers information on species formation, and the factors influencing distribution patterns.[...]

Dr Newton's book is concerned with all aspects of population regulation in diurnal birds of prey, their social behaviour, dispersion, numbers, movements, breeding and mortality. He has drawn on his own studies in Scotland and on material and investigations worldwide to produce an authoritative and s[...]

Written by internationally-known specialists from the top politics department in the UK, this book provides an introduction to British Politics. Aimed at lecturers, teachers and students of British politics from A-level to second year university, it includes Special Briefings, Milestones and Glosses[...]