Eagles of Hornby Island: My Tree-top Neighbours by Douglas Carrick (English) Pap

Description: Eagles of Hornby Island by Douglas Carrick Provides a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. This title covers observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest, and ended with the eagles on webcam. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The authors early observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest, and ended with the eagles on webcam, providing a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. Back Cover The authors early observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest, and ended with the eagles on webcam, providing a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. The Eagles of Hornby Island begins in 1989 when the eagles first built their nest behind the authors house. The authors early observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest. Seventeen years later, in 2006, the eagles appeared on the worlds first live wildlife webcam where they provided a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. To the disappointment of many, the eagles eggs failed to hatch that year but, all in all, their lifetime record has been good, 15 eaglets fledged in the seventeen years. The following year (not on camera) they fledged two more eaglets Thunder and Lightning. The author writes about all aspects of the eagles lives, including nest building, mating, care of young, migration, and the relationships between eagles and osprey, herons, vultures, geese and crows,. He discusses the importance of the millions of spawned out salmon carcasses each fall, essential to the eagles survival through the winter, the massive herring runs each spring that kick start the breeding season, followed by the lesser-known Midshipmen, found in tidal pools all summer long, baby food for the new chicks. Vividly written and enhanced with personal anecdotes, charts and colour photos throughout, The Eagles of Hornby Island is that rare book that is both educational and a pleasure to read. Author Biography Doug Carrick and his wife, Sheila, have owned their Hornby Island property for twenty-seven years and have been retired there for fifteen years. Having the eagle family begin nesting behind their house opened up a new interest, and being a retired accountant, Doug was compelled to keep accurate records. He had thought of writing a book on these eagles earlier, but spent too much time watching them in the cameras installed in the tree. In the winter of 2006/2007, however, severe storms knocked out the cameras, and that turned out to be a blessing. — "Its an ill wind that blows no good." — It enabled him to devote the winter to writing this book. Details ISBN088839649X Author Douglas Carrick Pages 112 ISBN-10 088839649X ISBN-13 9780888396495 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Place of Publication Blaine Country of Publication Canada Publisher Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Subtitle My Tree-top Neighbours DEWEY 598.94309711 Audience General Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-07-07 Illustrations Spectacular photos, 5 maps, 7 charts & 1 drawing. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78133728;

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