{"title":"Tim Mackrill","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Tim Mackrill, a notable author celebrated for his insightful contributions to the world of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Tim Mackrill is best known for his book \u003cstrong\u003eThe Osprey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling exploration of this magnificent bird of prey. With a passion for ornithology and a dedication to wildlife conservation, Mackrill invites readers to delve into the fascinating lifecycle and remarkable migration patterns of ospreys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Osprey\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tim Mackrill combines thorough research with captivating storytelling, offering an engaging experience for both nature enthusiasts and casual readers. His work not only educates but also inspires efforts to protect and preserve one of nature's remarkable avian species. Discover the wonders of the natural world through Tim Mackrill's expertly crafted narratives, shedding light on the beauty and intricacy of our planet's ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Tim Mackrill's work to gain a deeper appreciation of the wonders that nature holds and learn how you can contribute to conserving these treasures for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-osprey-by-tim-mackrill-9781472992611","title":"The Osprey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly readable Poyser monograph on one of the most widespread raptors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Osprey\u003c\/em\u003e is a large, fish-eating bird of prey. Distinctively marked in deep brown and white, with a piercing yellow eye and powerful hooked bill, the Osprey snatches its prey in spectacular swoops above lakes and wetlands around the world. It is one of the most widespread of all birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersecuted mercilessly in Britain, it became extinct in the 1890s before returning to the famous Loch Garten in Scotland in the 1950s. The return of the bird has been slow, but reintroduction programmes elsewhere—notably at Rutland Water—have been successful, and this remarkable raptor is an increasingly common sight in our skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Poyser monograph is dedicated to this fine species and includes more than 150 colour photographs. \u003cem\u003eThe Osprey\u003c\/em\u003e looks at the distribution, foraging ecology, migration, breeding behaviour, and population dynamics of this spectacular bird, with emphasis placed on conservation efforts both in Britain and in the species’ African haunts, which have been discovered only very recently thanks to advances in satellite tagging technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855129333996,"sku":"9781472992611","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8d39708fa390b7dd92d3db9640719896.jpg?v=1759279717"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tim-mackrill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}