Attenborough certainly has the knack of making good stories for the general reader out of what, in other hands, can be rather dry science. He manages to weave in a great deal about the evolutionary story behind the success of the mammals over the last 65 million years since the dinosaurs bit the dust. Also, because of all the caref...
Very interesting, a great read, 2008-07-01
I bought this book just before I went on holiday and could hardly put it down! It's well written and doesn't use phrases and terms that an average person wouldn't understand. It is well illustrated which comes in very handy as if you're anything like me you won't have a clue what many of these animals look like. There is a lot of information squeezed in and some animals are only briefly touched on while others have a lot more pages dedicated to them, but with the age of the internet a quick Wiki search will satisfy any desire you may have to know more but I personally didn't feel the need. A definite recommendation for anyone with an interest in animals.

It clearly cover all the topics you need and more!!

This is not a book that will be of no use when your bird is trained as it has lots of tecniques and hints that will insure this book is by no means restricted to the begginer.

the subjects on manning and equiping are excellent as it encourages the begginer to look at every problem from the birds point of view.

this is a must if you are considering taking up falconry as the importance of representing the sport to a high standard are stressed. This book is (rightly so) based on the Harris hawk or redtail. as these are more sutible birds for begginers.

so if you are considering the redtail or harris hawk buy this book and you will not be dissapointed!!