
Clinging to the Edge
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The colony's small size means that it can be monitored, protected and documented in an unusual level of detail. Close observation of the birds' behaviour and an in-depth knowledge of the natural history of their environment raise important questions about how and why we seek to preserve and protect species for whose decline we are ourselves largely responsible. A tight focus on the spectacular natural, geographical and cultural headland that is Spurn Point also provides new insights into the ecology of Little Terns. Covering the progress of the colony month by month, through an eventful spring and summer, Clinging to the Edge brings these charismatic and endearing birds vividly to life.
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A crisply-written and often amusing account of the numerous challenges that the author and his fellow wardens had to overcome to safeguard these tiny, enchanting and incredibly vulnerable seabirds... packed with fascinating information both about the breeding behaviour of the terns and also about the daily trials and tribulations (and rewards) of being a shorebird warden. -- James Wright * The Wryneck * This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Little Terns. -- Ian Paulsen * The Birdbooker Report * A very enjoyable read. -- John Miles * Bird Watching Magazine * This book is special... we get an intimate and vivid account of the resilience of the terns as well as those dedicated to protecting them. -- Des Thompson * The Niche * Richard Boon has written a detailed and compelling account of a year in the life of the Little Tern colony at Beacon Ponds... This well-written book is an important account for other Little Tern management teams as well as biologists. -- David Cabot * IBIS * ...beautifully written... Anyone interested in birds and nature conservation will enjoy reading a copy. * Conservation Biology * I see a few small rays of hope in this super read. -- Bo Beolens * Fatbirder * Readers with similar experience as well as those curious about how colonial seabirds are studied and protected will enjoy this book. -- Roger F. Pasquier * The Wilson Journal of Ornithology * Boon's elegant and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of these delicate birds... The author's keen observations and in-depth knowledge of their behavior bring these fascinating creatures to life... Clinging to the Edge is a must-read for serious birders and bird watchers alike. -- John Hague * 10,000 Birds *More details
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Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Map
Introduction
The 2022 Season
April
May
June
July
August
Afterword
Appendix: The Year in (some) Statistics
Image credits
Select bibliography
Index
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