{"title":"Roger Pasquier","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enlightening world of birds with Roger Pasquier, an eminent author whose works delve deep into avian behaviour and ecology. Known for his insightful observations and engaging writing style, Pasquier brings the intricacies of bird life to readers through his meticulously researched books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds at Rest\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fascinating exploration of how birds interact with their environments during dormant periods, shedding light on the less observed but equally captivating aspects of their lives. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eBirds in Winter\u003c\/em\u003e unravels the challenges and adaptations birds face during the colder months, providing a comprehensive understanding of their survival strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books, bridging the gap between Science \u0026amp; Nature, serve as perfect guides for both budding ornithologists and seasoned bird enthusiasts. Roger Pasquier skillfully combines scientific accuracy with accessible language, making his works an invaluable addition to any nature lover’s collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birds-at-rest-by-roger-f-pasquier-9780691259963","title":"Birds at Rest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide-ranging account of how birds spend the quiet half of their lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds at Rest\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to give a full picture of how birds rest, roost, and sleep, a vital part of their lives. It features new science that can measure what is happening in a bird's brain over the course of a night or when it has flown to another hemisphere, as well as still-valuable observations by legendary naturalists such as John James Audubon, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Theodore Roosevelt. Much of what they saw and what ornithologists are studying today can be observed and enjoyed by any birder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the poles to the tropics, how, when, and where birds sleep reflect the ecology and behaviour of each species, as well as their evolution from dinosaur ancestors. Some sleep briefly, their brain half awake, others spend long cold nights in torpor, and a few can sleep while flying. Their roosting habits are also varied. Most birds sleep alone, some in pairs or families, while others in flocks of millions. \u003cem\u003eBirds at Rest\u003c\/em\u003e explains how each strategy works over the course of a season, a year, or a lifetime by providing protection, mating opportunities, information about food, and other survival benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith evocative drawings by artist and illustrator Margaret La Farge, \u003cem\u003eBirds at Rest\u003c\/em\u003e discusses how environmental challenges such as artificial lights and noise, invasive species, and climate change are disrupting avian sleep and proposes solutions to ensure that birds get the rest they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854082068716,"sku":"9780691259963","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2586773482434.jpg?v=1759233548"},{"product_id":"birds-in-winter-by-roger-f-pasquier-9780691178554","title":"Birds in Winter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow birds have evolved and adapted to survive winter. \u003cem\u003eBirds in Winter\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book devoted to the ecology and behaviour of birds during this most challenging season. Birds remaining in regions with cold weather must cope with much shorter days to find food and shelter even as they need to avoid predators and stay warm through the long nights, while migrants to the tropics must fit into very different ecosystems and communities of resident birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger Pasquier explores how winter affects birds' lives all through the year, starting in late summer, when some begin caching food to retrieve months later and others form social groups lasting into the next spring. During winter some birds are already pairing up for the following breeding season, so health through the winter contributes to nesting success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, rapidly advancing technologies are enabling scientists to track individual birds through their daily and annual movements at home and across oceans and hemispheres, revealing new and unexpected information about their lives and interactions. However, as \u003cem\u003eBirds in Winter\u003c\/em\u003e shows, much is visible to any interested observer. Pasquier describes the season's distinct conservation challenges for birds that winter where they have bred and for migrants to distant regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, global warming is altering the nature of winter itself. Whether birds that have evolved over millennia to survive this season can now adjust to a rapidly changing climate is a problem all people who enjoy watching them must consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with elegant line drawings by artist and illustrator Margaret La Farge, \u003cem\u003eBirds in Winter\u003c\/em\u003e describes how winter influences the lives of birds from the poles to the equator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854085968108,"sku":"9780691178554","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2b9c28651a0103267207b49f4bd7d5d9.jpg?v=1759271102"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roger-pasquier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}