"Birds' Nests, Eggs and Egg-Collecting" by Richard Kearton is a late 19th-century scientific exploration that closely examines the nesting behaviors, unique egg features, and reproduction of British birds, appealing to both nature enthusiasts and bird experts. With the goal of teaching readers about the complex lives of birds and the need to protect them, the book begins by outlining the author's goals and beliefs for observing bird life. Kearton stresses that studying birds, including their nests and eggs, constitutes important scientific research that requires close attention and organized inquiry rather than being just a pastime. Stressing the connection between surroundings and nesting practices, he goes over the idea of instinct in birds and how their nesting habits have changed over time because of evolution. The preface gets things going with a smart look at oology, which establishes a background to understand the significance of conservation and research in ornithology.
Birds' Nests, Eggs and Egg-Collecting
By Richard Kearton
Journey into the avian world where instinct builds cradles and eggs hold the secrets of survival, revealing the delicate balance between nature and ornithological exploration.
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About the AuthorRichard Kearton FZS, FRPS and Cherry Kearton, brothers, were a pair of British naturalists and some of the world's earliest wildlife photographers. They developed innovative methods to photograph animals in the wild and, in 1895, published the first natural history book to be entirely illustrated by wild photographs. Richard was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London and Royal Photographic Society. Cherry later became a wildlife and news filmmaker, and friend to Theodore Roosevelt. The Royal Geographical Society created the Cherry Kearton Medal and Award in his honour.
Richard Kearton FZS, FRPS and Cherry Kearton, brothers, were a pair of British naturalists and some of the world's earliest wildlife photographers. They developed innovative methods to photograph animals in the wild and, in 1895, published the first natural history book to be entirely illustrated by wild photographs. Richard was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London and Royal Photographic Society. Cherry later became a wildlife and news filmmaker, and friend to Theodore Roosevelt. The Royal Geographical Society created the Cherry Kearton Medal and Award in his honour.
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