The golden eagle
"This comprehensive monograph is a second edition of one of the most popular Poyser monographs; it covers all aspects of this spectacular eagle's biology and ecology, including a full review of the literature and incorporating the considerable body of research on the species since the publication of the first edition in 1997. The late Jeff Watson was one of Scotland's foremost eagle experts, with more than 20 years of research on the birds; following Jeff's untimely death, the book is being completed by his colleagues Des Thompson and Helen Riley. Scottish studies provide the foundation for a treatment that also includes up-to-date information from work in North America, continental Europe and elsewhere. This global view allows fascinating insights into the species' relationships with a variety of different habitats and leads to many new and important conclusions regarding its ecology. This highly readable and authoritative account is destined to become the standard reference on the species, both in Scotland and elsewhere in the world. The text is enriched with many superb pictures of this majestic bird and additional wash landscapes capture the very special atmosphere of Scotland's Golden Eagle country."--Publisher's description
448 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
9781408114209, 9781408134559, 9781408134542, 1408114208, 1408134551, 1408134543
540161404
Introduction
The Golden Eagle
World range
The Scottish highlands and islands: Golden Eagle country
Hunting behaviour
Food
Nest sites
Ranging behaviour
Nest spacing and density
Population estimates and trends
The pre-breeding season
The breeding cycle: eggs and incubation
The breeding cycle: nestling period
The post-fledging period and independence
Breeding performance
Moult
Movements and migration
Mortality
Threats
Conservation
History and tradition
Further research
Previous edition: London: T. & A.D. Poyser, 1997