Just Eagles: A Wildlife Watcher's Guide [Hardcover]

Alan E. Hutchinson (Author), Bill, JR. Silliker (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Just | Publication Date: April 2000

From early Native Americans to schoolchildren today, bald eagles hold a special place of reverence in our hearts and minds, spanning time and place. The eagle is a symbol of cultures, of a nation and of freedom. It is a symbol also of our changing view of natural resources and wild places: a change from a view of endless abundance with no limits to a growing understanding of the limits of our shared natural world, of our responsibility in it and its potential loss. It is a symbol of a society awakening to the knowledge that our growing population, industrial ways and pollution can have dire effects on the world around us if we are not careful.

In the year 2000, the Bald Eagle will be dropped from the Endangered Species List, marking the successful recovery of this great bird's nesting population in the United States. Just Eagles celebrates the eagle's majestic beauty and power through 90 breathtaking photographs and text that are designed to guide the reader in finding, watching and understanding eagles safely. The text comprehensively discusses mating, territory, offspring, migration and the famous eyes, talons and hunting abilities of this amazing bird of prey. With the eagles removal from the Endangered Species List, the eagle is now a symbol of hope and recovery, of a commitment by a society to understand its connection to the natural world, to value that world around us and to work to right the wrong of a species in decline.

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About the Author

Alan Huthcinson has thirty years of experience with wildlife conservation and natural resource issues in the eastern states and Canadian provinces. He has particular experience with rare and endangered species, habitat protection, conservation planning, and program management. He has worked for many years as a wildlife biologist, particularly devoted to non-game species. He is also a wildlife photographer and has an extensive background as an award-winning author on many wildlife subjects, including the Penobscot Bay Conservation Plan for the state of Maine and numerous articles. Currrently, he's the Executive Director of the Forest Society of Maine.

Bill Silliker, Jr. has a diverse background as a wildlife and nature photographer. In addition to having claim to numerous award-winning photographs, Silliker teaches wildlife photography for L.L. Bean, is the author of The Camera Hunter newsletter, and is an assignment photographer for The Nature Conservancy and Outdoor Photographer magazine. He is also the author and photographer of Moose: Giants of the Northern Forest and Maine Moose Watcher's Guide. His film credits include producing Special Places, a weekly television show for Maine Public Television.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572232773
• ISBN-13: 978-1572232778
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #533,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, March 1, 2001

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This review is from: Just Eagles: A Wildlife Watcher's Guide (Hardcover)

The photographs in this book are simply gorgeous! And the accompanying text is informative and obviously written with heart. I highly recommend this book to any bird/raptor fancier!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully photographed and complete details about the life of eagles, February 17, 2007

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Terri L. Monteleone "Violet" (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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Every facet of an eagles life is covered in this book. Most every aspect that is covered in the narrative has a matching photo supporting the facts. The photos are absolutely gorgeous. The narrative addresses their nesting, mating, body style, family life, hunting skills, and much more. I purchased this book for a friend that has studied eagles, and he absolutely loved the book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Awesome book, September 22, 2009

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This review is from: Just Eagles: A Wildlife Watcher's Guide (Hardcover)

This is another awesome book on Bald Eagles with lots of great pictures and information on our incredible National Bird. So glad that Ben Franklin didn't get his way with the turkey.