topic:"Birds" found 46 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Rare air : endangered birds, bats, butterflies, & bees

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2023

Author: Kaizar, Sarah and Meiser, A. Scott

Publisher: Seattle, Washington : Skipstone

Call Number: 04.2 K12r

Author: Kaizar, Sarah and Meiser, A. Scott

Publisher: Seattle, Washington : Skipstone

Published Date: 2023

Physical Description: 149 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Zoology; Birds; Insects; Ecology; Environment

Abstract: Rare Air, the culmination of artist Sarah Kaizar's dedication to illustrating endangered fauna, features 66 endangered species of flight--33 birds, 5 bats, 12 bees, and 16 butterflies--presented in her scientifically accurate and utterly engaging pen-and-ink style. Complementing the art are informative and story-driven natural histories of each species by writer A. Scott Meiser, as well as interviews with biologists who are working to sustain some of the same species. An introduction highlights how Kaizar developed this project, while the "How to Get Involved" appendix provides helpful tips on actions readers can take to help these creatures. Kaizar's work informs readers about the world around them in a way that is beautiful and engaging, while also examining the environmental conditions that put these species at risk. Rare Air broadens the conversation about environmental study and inspires readers across the country to care for our winged creatures. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents: Introduction : conservation on the wing -- Rare air species. Field feature : bird data : counts, migrations, trends -- Field feature : indigenous resource managements -- Field feature : bat conservation international -- Field feature : nurdle patrol -- Acknowledgments -- References -- How to get involved -- Species index.

ISBN: 9781680515510

Accession Number: P2024.01

Call Number: 04.2 K12r

Collection: Archives Library

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Important bird and biodiversity areas of Alberta - a Nature Alberta checklist

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2020

Author: Nature Alberta

Publisher: Nature Alberta

Call Number: 04.2 N19i

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Author: Nature Alberta

Publisher: Nature Alberta

Published Date: 2020

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Birds; Birds--Alberta; Maps; Biodiversity

Abstract: Alberta has abundant natural areas that support a broad range of birds and wildlife. The Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) program is one way in which we help support and promote the protection and conservation of these natural areas that are essential habitat for bird populations, which have been shown to be effective indicators of wider biodiversity. The Important Bird and Biodiveristy Areas Checklist introduces you to Alberta’s IBAs, and highlights a fascinating piece of our province’s natural history that we hope you will take the time to learn about, experience and enjoy. (from Nature Alberta website)

Notes: Free with Natur Alberta subscription

Call Number: 04.2 N19i

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Available online via Nature Alberta

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Nature on the page : the print and manuscript culture of Victorian natural history

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2019

Author: Zytaruk, Maria

Publisher: Toronto : The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto

Call Number: 04 Z1n

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Author: Zytaruk, Maria

Responsibility: Maria Zytaruk

Publisher: Toronto : The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 158 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Botany; Birds; Art; History; Exhibition catalogue; Exhibitions

Abstract: This is the catalogue to an exhibition that will showcase both the collecting and manuscript practices of Victorian naturalists and how books, in some instances, encased the specimens themselves. A special focus here is women practitioners of natural history--as authors of and contributors to published works, and as artists and collectors (From publisher's website)

Contents: Foreward; Introduction; Chapter 1: Plans and the matter of the Victorian book; Chapter 2: Paper birds; Chapter 3: Containing nature; Chapter 4: Women in the world of Victorian botany; Chapter 5: Orchids for the few; Epilogue; Appendix: List of itmes in the exhibition