"British Sea Birds" by Charles Dixon is a scientific study of the many different kinds of birds that live near the sea in Britain. It looks closely at gulls and terns, pointing out what makes each species special and the ways they act, especially how they raise their young. The book uses descriptions and pictures to help people learn about and value these birds. As it starts, the book tells about gulls as a group, explaining their features, habits, and how the different types are not all the same. It brings up how gulls are very linked to the sea and tells where they live and how they interact with each other. It makes clear that some gulls are important because they stay in Britain during the summer or move around during the winter, setting the scene for more specific details about the different kinds of gulls later on.
British Sea Birds
By Charles Dixon
Witness the captivating lives of Britain's gulls and terns as they navigate coastal habitats, revealing their unique behaviors and vital role in the marine ecosystem.
Summary
About the AuthorCharles Dixon was an English ornithologist, born in London. He discovered the St Kilda wren and a new species in North Africa. He collaborated with Henry Seebohm on his great work on British Birds, in the second volume of which he summarized and modified A. R. Wallace's theory of the relation between nests and coloration of birds. Elliott Coues wrote in the preface to the American edition of Dixon's book "Rural bird life" pointing out the originality of the observations made from the field and Julian Huxley noted Dixon for recognizing the value of prismatic binoculars for bird study. In his later years, he wrote in the newspapers on agricultural fairs and horse shows.
Charles Dixon was an English ornithologist, born in London. He discovered the St Kilda wren and a new species in North Africa. He collaborated with Henry Seebohm on his great work on British Birds, in the second volume of which he summarized and modified A. R. Wallace's theory of the relation between nests and coloration of birds. Elliott Coues wrote in the preface to the American edition of Dixon's book "Rural bird life" pointing out the originality of the observations made from the field and Julian Huxley noted Dixon for recognizing the value of prismatic binoculars for bird study. In his later years, he wrote in the newspapers on agricultural fairs and horse shows.
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