Publisher's Synopsis
The Nests And Eggs Of British Birds, When And Where To Find Them: Being A Handbook To The Oology Of The British Islands (1894) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Charles Dixon. The book is dedicated to the study of oology, which is the branch of ornithology that deals with the study of bird eggs. The book provides a detailed account of the nests and eggs of British birds, along with information on when and where to find them. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the general principles of oology, and the second part focusing on the individual species of birds found in the British Isles. The book includes detailed descriptions of the nests and eggs of each species, along with information on their habitat, behavior, and breeding habits. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white plates, which depict the nests and eggs of various species of birds. The Nests And Eggs Of British Birds, When And Where To Find Them: Being A Handbook To The Oology Of The British Islands (1894) is an invaluable resource for bird enthusiasts, naturalists, and ornithologists who are interested in the study of bird eggs and their habitats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.