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Pocket Guide Birds of Namibia
R270.00This compact, easy-to-use guide features more than 350 of the most conspicuous and commonly seen birds in Namibia.ย Pocket Guide Birds of Namibiaย ย offers:- Concise identification text
- Full-colour photographs of all species covered
- Up-to-date distribution maps
- An informative introduction featuring the โspecialsโ of the key birding destinations in Namibia.
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50 Top Birding Sites in Kenya
R270.00For the very first time, local and visiting birders will have a detailed guide to Kenyaโs best birding sites. The book will help them to locate the key species in each area, including sought-after โspecialsโ and endemics.Top 50 Birding Sites In Kenyaย ย offers:- a detailed map for each site with specifi c guidance on what to look for and where
- information about the birds likely to be seen
- descriptions of each site, indicating the plants and wildlife that may be encountered in addition to the birds
- tips for planning your trip
- road directions to each site.
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Eerste veldgids: Natuurlewe van Suider-Afrika
R120.00Hierdie gids is deel van ‘n nuwe reeks, Eerste veldgidse, en bied ‘n fassinerende blik op die natuurlewe van die streek.
Met behulp van kleurfoto’s en -verspreidingskaarte asook maklik leesbare teks, sal die beginner- en ontluikende natuurkenner die meer algemene diere van Suider-Afrika kan identifiseer, kan vasstel waar hulle voorkom, en meer te wete kom oor hul unieke gedrag en ongewone eienskappe.
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Eerste veldgids: Algemene voรซls van Suider-Afrika
R120.00Hierdie opwindende reeks vir aspirant-natuurkundiges, is spesiaal ontwikkel om jong mense in te wy in die geheime van die natuurlewe om ons. Die sakpas-grootte en pragtige foto’s maak hierdie boekies besonders, en dit is boonop maklik om te lees en te gebruik.
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First Field Guide: Common Birds
R120.00SASOL First Field Guide to Common Birds of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the birdlife of the region.
With the help of full-colour photo graphs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common bird species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.
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Natuurlewe van Suider-Afrika
R450.00Hierdie gewilde veldgids tot die natuurlewe van Suider-Afrika, jare lank al โn vertroude metgesel van natuurliefhebbers, is nou omvattend bygewerk. Dit bied beskrywings en akkurate illustrasies in volle kleur van meer as 2,000 plante en diere asook verspreidingskaarte vir die meeste groepe. Elke hoofstuk het sy eie kleurkode om naslaan te vergemaklik en uitkenmerke in die beskrywings is in vetdruk. Elke hoofstuk is geskryf deur โn kenner op sy gebied.
Al die vernaamste plant- en diergroepe is ingesluit:
- Laer ongewerweldes
- Spinnekoppe en ander spinagtiges
- Insekte
- Varswatervisse
- Paddas
- Reptiele
- Voรซls
- Soogdiere
- Grasse, biesies, varings en swamme
- Veldblomme
- Bome
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Wildlife of Southern Africa
R450.00This long-standing, trusted field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa has been comprehensively updated and now includes distribution maps. It describes over 2,000 plants and animals, each accompanied by accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted field companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field.
All the main plant and animal groups are covered:
- Lower invertebrates
- Spiders and other arachnids
- Insects
- Freshwater fishes
- Frogs
- Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals
- Grasses, hedges, ferns and fungi
- Wild flowers
- Trees
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Guide to Birds of the Kruger National Park
R380.00The Kruger National Park, one of the largest and best-known conservation areas in the world, supports a remarkable diversity of birdlife. This attractive guide presents more than 500 species that have been recorded there. Of these, more than 400 of the most common or likely to be seen species are described and supported by full-colour photographs and unique distribution maps based on actual sightings of the birds. An informative introduction describes the parkโs underlying geology, vegetation types, climate and rainfall, and how these dictate bird distribution within the area.
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Pocket Guide to Birds of East Africa
R270.00This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region.
– Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds.
– Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species.
– Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text.
– Distribution maps and Swahili common names for all species are included.
– Introduction features a labelled bird diagram, habitat map, glossary and useful advice to birdwatchers.
An invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and the many areas in East Africa that are rich in birdlife.
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Eerste veldgids: Roofvoรซls van Suider-Afrika
R120.00Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Roofvoรซls van Suider-Afrika bied ‘n fassinerende blik op die voรซllewe van die streek. Met behulp van volkleur-foto’s en -verspreidingskaarte, asook maklik leesbare teks, sal die beginner en ontluikende natuurliefhebber die meer algemene roofvoรซls in Suider- Afrika kan identifiseer, kan vasstel waar hulle leef, en meer te wete kom oor hul unieke vreet- en broeigewoontes.
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First Field Guide: Birds of Prey of Southern Africa
R120.00Sasol First Field Guide to Birds of Prey of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the birdlife of the region. With the help of full-colour photo graphs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common birds of prey in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.
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Sasol 300 maklik sigbare voรซls in Suider-Afrika
R340.00Hierdie praktiese, eenvoudige gids tot van die voรซls in Suider-Afrika wat die meeste gesien word, is gemik op beginner – en selfs juniorvoรซlkykers. Dit is meer toeganklik as ‘n volwaardige veldgids, en baie nuttig met eenvoudige teks, duidelike illustrasies en fotoโs van 300 van die streeks se voรซls wat die maklikste te sien is. Vir elke voรซl bied die boek:
โข Eenvoudige teks met onder meer ‘vind dit;”identifiseer ditโ en ‘verstaan dit’
โข Illustrasies en fotoโs in volkleur
โข โn Verspreidingskaart
โข Die gewone Afrikaanse naam, wetenskaplike naam en gewone name in Engels en ander Afrika-tale
โข Gemiddelde grootte en besonderhede oor die nes
โข Omraamde teks met bykomende inligting vir sommige voรซls.Hierdie kleurryke, tersaaklike boek met bondige aanwysings vir identifisering behoort groot byval te vind by Suider-Afrikaanse voรซlkykers en buitelewe-entoesiaste.
Also available in English
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Sasol 300 Easy-to-See Birds in Southern Africa
R340.00This practical, straight forward guide to some of the most commonly seen birds in southern Africa is aimed at beginner birders, or even juniors. Less daunting than a full-blown fieldguide, itโs handy and accessible, combining simple text with clear artwork and photographs to introduce 300 of the regionโs easy-to-see birds. For each bird the book offers:
โข Simple text, including how to ‘find it’, ‘identify it’ and ‘understand it’
โข Colour images, both illustrations and photographs
โข A distribution map
โข Common English names, plus scientific, Afrikaans and other African names
โข Average size, details of the nest and the number of eggs laid on average
โข Interest boxes for some birds, providing extra information.Colourful, to-the-point and offering quick ID pointers, this book should find a ready market among southern African birders and outdoor enthusiasts.
Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaansย
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100 Common Bird Calls in East Africa
R190.00Recognise birds by their calls with this handy package of CD and accompanying book. These will help identify the sounds made by a range of the most common and widely distributed East African bird species.
โข CD features 100 bird calls.
โข Each species account features full-colour photographs, a distribution map and information on habitat, behaviour, feeding and nesting preferences, as well as a description of the call or song.
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500 Bird Calls in Southern Africa
R340.00Identify bird calls with this handy guide and CD, which together feature 500 distinctive southern African species. The CD gives the best-known song or call of each species; the book provides clear and accessible text, with a brief account for each species, including a description of the song, associated behaviour, similar-sounding species, the birdโs favoured habitat type, and a distribution map.
The introduction describes interesting aspects of bird vocalisations, the differences between true songbirds and non-songbirds and why calls often change with the seasons and time of day.
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Basic Bird ID in Southern Africa
R180.00Derived from an old Longman publication on bird watching and identification in southern Africa, this book focuses on the essence of how to go about identifying birds. Topics covered include size, shape, bill length, and other physical features that provide clues to the birdsโ lifestyle and identity. Full colour photographs and simple line drawings support the text. This book is suitable for beginners of all ages as well as younger birders โ in fact, for anyone daunted by the prospect of getting started in the captivating pastime of birding.
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Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa PVC
R520.00This edition of Newman’s birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region’s birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman. With the support of Faansie Peacock, the author’s daughter, Vanessa Newman, has thoroughly revised, updated and expanded this new edition to reflect the latest research, both in terms of text and illustrations.
Covering all the birds recorded from the Antarctic to the Zambezi River, its range includes the birds from the southern seas as well as those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. The format of Newman’s birds has been preserved and subtly modernized.
Colour coding of major bird groups and the characteristically bold cross-referencing between text and images have been retained. As always, large, accurate paintings of each species reflect the bird as it is seen in the field, and are now labeled with diagnostic features, in line with top guides round the world.
A revised introductory section takes readers step-by-step through how to use this latest edition of Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa in the field.
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Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa Commemorative Ed
R480.00This Commemorative edition of Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region’s best loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman. With the support of bird expert Faansie Peacock, the author’s daughter, Vanessa Newman, has thoroughly revised, updated and expanded this new edition to reflect the latest research, both in terms of text and illustrations. Covering all the birds recorded from the Antarctic to the Zambezi River, its range includes the birds from the southern seas as well as those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. The familiar, user-friendly format of Newman’s Birds uses colour coding to indicate major bird groups and, as always, large accurate paintings of each species reflect the bird as it is seen in the field, now labeled with diagnostic features. A revised introductory section takes readers step-by-step through how to use this latest edition of Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa in the field.
Also available in Afrikaans as Newman se Voรซls van Suider-Afrika.
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Newman se voรซls van Suider Afrika PVC
R480.00Die gedenkuitgawe van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika is ‘n opdatering van ‘n klassieke voëlboek, asook ‘n huldeblyk aan een van die streek se voëlkenners, Kenneth Newman. Met die ondersteuning van Faansie Peacock (‘n opkomende voëlkenner) het Vanessa Newman (die outeur se dogter) die teks en illustrasies vir die nuwe uitgawe volledig hersien, opgedateer en uitgebrei.
Die titel bevat al die voëls wat waargeneem is tussen Antarktika en die Zambesirivier, en sluit in voëls van die Suidelike Oseaan, Suid-Afrika, Zimbabwe, Namibie, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho en Mosambiek. Die bekende, gebruikersvriendelike formaat van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika is behou, maar die boek spog met ‘n moderne nuwe voorkoms. Kleurkodes is gebruik vir voëlgroepe en kruisverwysings tussen die teks, en illustrasies is behou.
Die bekende groot, akkurate illustrasies van elke spesie wys die voël soos wat hy in die veld voorkom, en byskrifte tot die illustrasies lig nou hoofkenmerke uit.
‘n Hersiende inleiding wys lesers stap-vir-stap hoe om die nuutste uitgawe van Newman se Voëls van Suider Afrika te gebruik.
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Chamberlain’s Field Guides Birds of Southern Africa
R650.00Fully revised, Birds of Africa south of the Sahara provides unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume, and is the first book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert (the Afrotropic Region), including Socotra, Pemba and islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Over 2 500 colour photographs show age and sex plumage variations, perched and in-flight birds, and colour morphs where relevant. Text โ by Africa’s top birding authors โ forcuses on identification, call, habitat and status, breeding details and diet. Colour-coded distribution maps show resident and migratory status and bird density. Annual calendar bars indicate, at a glace, w hen species are present and when they breed. Despite its exceptional coverage, this guide is compact enough to use in the field, and follows the standard field guide format, with texts and range maps appearing opposite the colour plates.
