This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... BIRDS MET WITH BY THE WILDFOWLER MUTE SWAN Cygnus olor (J. E. Gntelin) The Mute Swan is a more or less domesticated species in this country, although it is not improbable that in hard winters a few really wild examples visit the British Isles. It is an inhabitant of the Palaearctic region. The adults ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... BIRDS MET WITH BY THE WILDFOWLER MUTE SWAN Cygnus olor (J. E. Gntelin) The Mute Swan is a more or less domesticated species in this country, although it is not improbable that in hard winters a few really wild examples visit the British Isles. It is an inhabitant of the Palaearctic region. The adults are white. It may be distinguished from the Hooper Swan by the black protuberance at the base of the upper mandible. The young are uniform greyish brown. Length about 60 in. HOOPER SWAN Cygnus musicus (Bechstetn) This swan is a common winter visitor to our islands. The adults are white. Immatures are ashy brown above, lighter below. Length 60 in. BEWICK'S SWAN Cygnus bewicki (Yarrell) This species of swan is similar to the Hooper Swan, but may be distinguished by its smaller size and the shape of the yellow patch on the upper mandible. Length 48 in. It is a fairly common autumn and winter visitor to the British Islands. LESSER SNOW GOOSE Chen hyperboreus (Pallas) This is a North American species breeding in Arctic regions and wandering south in winter. It is a rare abnormal autumn migrant to the British Isles. It has occurred several times in Ireland, and small flocks were seen in Cumberland, Northumberland, and Yorkshire during the severe winter of 1890-1. The adult is pure white, with black quills. The young have the upper plumage greyish, brownish grey on the back, and whitish on the under parts. Legs and feet pale slate colour; bill black. Length from 29 to 30 in. GREY LAG GOOSE Anser cinereus (Meyer) Although about a century ago this bird used to nest in the fens of Cambridge and Lincolnshire, and the carrs of Yorkshire, it has long since ceased to do so, and it can now only be found breeding in the north of Scotland and in the Outer...
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Add this copy of The Complete Wildfowler to cart. $135.89, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1911 by Grant Richards.
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Unamed. Very Good. A profusely illustrated work of shooting history by Stanley Duncan and Guy Thorne, featuring numerous photographs of shooting trips. In the publisher's original cloth binding, this pleasing copy of 'The Complete Wildfowler' Fully illustrated with practical drawings and diagrams throughout. The work is split into two parts, part I 'Shore Shooting' and part II 'Punt Shooting'. Discussing guns, ammunition and gun-laws as well as ornithological information, this works is designed as a helpful guide to a sportsman and hunter. Co-written by Stanley Duncan and Guy Thorne. Thorne is of particular note as the author of the novel 'When It Was Dark'. Collated complete with 48 plates. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with a small mark to the rear board. Small stain to the front board. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good.
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Add this copy of The Complete Wildfowler to cart. $74.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Wentworth Press.
