Roxanne Schinas has always had a passion for wildlife. Long before she was old enough to read of Gerald Durrell’s adventures she was emulating them, with pets ranging from rabbits and half-tame hedgehogs to toads, sticklebacks, locusts, and a crayfish. In the spring of 2008, while her family were cruising in southern Spain, Roxanne decided to make a survey of the seagull colony on an uninhabited island. The project began with a hand-drawn map on which the nests were plotted. Phase two was to have consisted in the study of the young birds growing up on the island, but when a local nature warden told her that most of the chicks would die, Roxanne found that she had a perfect excuse for “rescuing” two and bringing them home. Mother was not impressed... but the deed was done, and now the young naturalist had the opportunity to study, intimately, the development of Larus Cachinanns, the yellow-legged gull. Two Gulls and a Girl is Roxanne’s record of events in the seagull colony and amongst her two hand-reared birds. Contains 92 black-and-white photos and illustrations. Foreword by Richard Williamson.
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Special Offer until June 30, 2013: Receive an additional £5 promotional Gift Certificate, when you trade-in at least £10 worth of books. Learn more. |
Book Description
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Review
This book ... is compelling because [Roxanne's] enthusiasm is compelling ... it is a truly delightful story, quite wonderful. -- Richard Williamson, October 2008
[Roxanne's book] is compelling because her enthusiasm is compelling ... it is a truly delightful story, quite wonderful.
-- Richard Williamson, October 2008
[Roxanne's book] is compelling because her enthusiasm is compelling ... it is a truly delightful story, quite wonderful.
-- Richard Williamson, October 2008
Review
[Roxanne's book] is compelling because her enthusiasm is compelling ... it is a truly delightful story, quite wonderful.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Adrian Moss
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an amazing book by an amazing girl. I bought the book for my mother so i could read it! I read extracts from the family website, but the book is even better. Please, please buy this book, As Richard Williamson said in his write up in the Chichester Observer. This girl is the next Gerald Durrell or even better and that is from Richard who knows these things..... Buy the book
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Patrick Orre
Format:Paperback
A fascinating account by an incredibly enthusiastic and observant young naturalist. Roxanne's book shows us all that young kids can and do spend their time constructively - and what patience and simple observation leads to.
Worth buying just to see the amazing photos of the gull Romulina landing on Roxanne's head and eating from her hand, but also for the day-by-day account of how it all came about. Every time I see a gull from now on, I'll be wondering if it's either of the two gulls sharing Roxanne's story.
Worth buying just to see the amazing photos of the gull Romulina landing on Roxanne's head and eating from her hand, but also for the day-by-day account of how it all came about. Every time I see a gull from now on, I'll be wondering if it's either of the two gulls sharing Roxanne's story.
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Science & Nature > Biological Sciences > Animal Sciences > Birds
- Books > Science & Nature > Environment & Ecology > Conservation
- Books > Science & Nature > Nature > Wild Animals > Birds
- Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical
- Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Fishing, Birdwatching & Other Outdoor Pursuits > Birdwatching
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
