Loons - Stan Tekiela

Loons

The Iconic Waterbirds

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
160 Seiten
2021
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-64755-209-1 (ISBN)
18,65 inkl. MwSt
Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents the lives of common loons in a collection of photographs and information.
Celebrate the lives of common loons with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.



Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake, of time spent with family. Their arrival each spring signals the end of winter and that warmer days are ahead. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that loons are the most fascinating of birds. He spent years studying loons, noting their behaviors and capturing them in photographs. Stan’s research spanned major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping.



The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing birds in Loons. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the water birds in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the loons’ lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.



“They’re one of my favorite birds because they’re so beautiful,” says Stan. “Their calls can send shivers down my spine, and they have incredible parenting skills.”



Unmatched by any other book on the market, Loons is a must-have for bird watchers, water bird enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

The Northwoods Loons



Fascinating Loons



Myths of the Creation



Folklore of the Necklace



The Lore of the Call



The Five Species of Loons



Origins of the Scientific Name



Origins of the Common Name



Popular Names Around the World



Range



General Population



The Decline of the Loon



Human Disturbance and Nest Failure



Lead Sinkers



Fishing Line



Coastal Water Threats



Mercury Poisoning



Sick or Injured Loons



The Recovery of the Loon



Differences of the Sexes



Impressive Size



Life Span



Unique Alignment



Bones for Swimming and Diving



Built-in Nose Plugs



Red Eyes



Extra Eyelids



Seeing Underwater



Powerful Legs



Wings to Carry the Load



Changing Plumage



Preening and Waterproofing



Nibbling



Bathing



Body Shaking and Wing Stretching



Tail Wagging



Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish



Spectacular Divers



Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate



Swimming Underwater



Submerging Like a Submarine



Surfacing with Control



Accessing the Nest Discreetly



Peering



Foot Waggling



Taking Off into the Wind



Rapid Shallow Wing Beats



Designed to Land on Water



Sleeping on Water



The Voice of the Wilderness



Communicating with Calls



The Wail



The Tremolo



The Yodel



The Hoot



Chick Calls



Mating Behavior



Loon Society



Nest Construction



Island Nesting



Water Activity and Nesting



Reusing and Relocating Nests



Eggs and Incubation



Out of the Nest, into the Water



Migration



Loon Allure



About the Author

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Favorite Wildlife
Zusatzinfo Color photos throughout
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 203 x 228 mm
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Fotokunst
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Zoologie
ISBN-10 1-64755-209-5 / 1647552095
ISBN-13 978-1-64755-209-1 / 9781647552091
Zustand Neuware
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