Protected By The Falcon
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The Falcon Thief
A “well-written, engaging detective story” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a rogue who trades in rare birds and their eggs—and the wildlife detective determined to stop him. On May 3, 2010, an Irish national named Jeffrey Lendrum was apprehended at Britain’s Birmingham International Airport with a suspicious parcel strapped to his stomach. Inside were fourteen rare peregrine falcon eggs snatched from a remote cliffside in Wales. So begins a “vivid tale of obsession and international derring-do” (Publishers Weekly), following the parallel lives of a globe-trotting smuggler who spent two decades capturing endangered raptors worth millions of dollars as race champions—and Detective Andy McWilliam of the United Kingdom’s National Wildlife Crime Unit, who’s hell bent on protecting the world’s birds of prey. “Masterfully constructed” (The New York Times) and “entertaining and illuminating” (The Washington Post), The Falcon Thief will whisk you away from the volcanoes of Patagonia to Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, and from the frigid tundra near the Arctic Circle to luxurious aviaries in the deserts of Dubai, all in pursuit of a man who is reckless, arrogant, and gripped by a destructive compulsion to make the most beautiful creatures in nature his own. It’s a story that’s part true-crime narrative, part epic adventure—and wholly unputdownable until the very last page.
Eleonora's Falcon
Author: Harmut Walter
language: en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date: 1979-05
Named after a Sardinian princess of the fourteenth century who established laws protecting falcons, Eleonora's falcon is the only European bird to breed in autumn and feed its brood on the mass of birds that migrate from Europe to Africa between July and October. It breeds on small Mediterranean islands in colonies of up to 200 pairs and hunts often in groups, preying on more than 90 species of migrant birds. During the winter this falcon visits the rain-soaked woodlands of Madagascar. In this study—illustrated beautifully and extensively with 59 line drawings and 38 photographs—Hartmut Walter shows how the unique geographical and biological situation of Falco eleonorae makes the species' health an important indicator of environmental decay. For though it lives in relatively isolated areas, Eleonora's falcon nevertheless may ingest the many pollutants contained in its diet of birds migrating from industrial Europe. Walter, who has studied raptors on several continents and has been an ornithologist since his early youth, examines several discrete colonies of Eleonora's falcon. He concentrates on the species' intraspecific behavior and ecology—such as the falcons' aggressive actions, hunting strategies, and response to fluctuating environmental conditions—and investigates their evolutionary past.
Falcon Facts
Falcons, remarkable birds of prey, are the central focus of ""Falcon Facts,"" which explores their avian biology, behaviors, and crucial roles in diverse ecosystems. These birds are known for their incredible speed, with some species diving at over 200 miles per hour, and their sophisticated hunting strategies, like the Peregrine Falcon's stoop. Understanding falcons offers insights into predator-prey relationships and the delicate balance within nature, making them vital to study for ecological principles and conservation. The book examines the biomechanics that enable the falcon's exceptional speed, their hunting techniques, and their ecological impact as apex predators. Beginning with an introduction to different falcon species and their habitats, the book progresses to analyzing the science behind their speed and hunting strategies. It concludes by investigating the role of falcons in maintaining biodiversity and serving as indicators of environmental health, also addressing ongoing conservation efforts and future challenges. ""Falcon Facts"" emphasizes the falcon's significance as a keystone species, crucial for ecosystem health. The book uses a comprehensive approach, integrating scientific rigor with accessible language, appealing to a broad audience interested in nature, science, and biology.