Birds, Scythes and Combines : A History of Birds and Agricultural Change
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'... a fascinating and timely book ... Michael Shrubb ... has a virtually unrivalled knowledge of his subject ...'. British Trust for Ornithology
'... both a pleasure and a sorrow to read ... the author is to be congratulated on putting forward some interesting ideas ... Where this book really wins is that it is written by an 'ornithological farmer' who has seen at first hand the effects that the dramatic changes in agricultural practices have had on wildlife in the second half of the last century'. Ibis
'Michael Shrubb has done all the hard work of trawling through the literature and has produced a book that is comprehensive and highly readable ... Birds, Scythes and Combines will provide a valuable reference.' British Wildlife
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"...a well-researched book, providing an unparalleled source of information on changes in both farming practice and bird distribution in a single, concise volume. The historical perspective is particularly novel and very welcome. Those engaged in farmland bird research and lovers of the countryside will find this a fascinating and essential read." The Quarterly Review of Biology
"This important account is one that is sorely needed for the North American continent." Indiana Audubon Quarterly
Birds, Scythes and Combines : A History of Birds and Agricultural Change
Birds, Scythes and Combines: A History of Birds and Agricultural Change,Michael Shrubb,Cambridge University Press,0521814634,Agricultural ecology,Agriculture,Agriculture (Specific Aspects),Agriculture - General,Bird populations,Birds & Birdwatching - General,Great Britain,History,Life Sciences - Ecology,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Ornithology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Birds (ornithology),British Isles,Science / Zoology
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