1 comments about Alberta Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series).

1. Was not as good as I expected. We didn't use the book very much on our three week trip in Alberta.

No comments about Ducks At Play.

2 comments about Softbills: Care, Breeding and Conservation.

1. Absolutely the most important book on softbills that I've every read. Martin Vince's considerable and thorough knowledge of softbills is evident in easy to understand chapters that make caring for these unique types of birds far less difficult. He includes valuable information about the various species, including their individual dietary and habitat requirements. If you own softbills or are considering acquiring them, this book is the most important addition you can make to your library and is an absolute must have.



2. This book contains valuble information that can be applied to most all birds kept in captivity.The text is clear,easily digested, and should be on every birdkeepers shelf.In a time when we are smoothered with useless books of pictures and no text of any importance,this book shines as the cutting edge of understanding the birds that we keep.

No comments about A Birdkeeper's Guide to Breeding Birds.

1 comments about Pet Owner's Guide to Parrot Training and Behaviour.

1. Pet Owner's Guide to the Poodle is a interesting book that contains material on the Poodle's origens, its uses and personality. It has several helpful tips on showing you poodle for the first time, as well as on breeding your first litter. The only thing that I would say is a drawback to this book is that it is fairly short; it doesn't contain AS MUCH information as it could. Still, it is informative and has many beautiful full-color photographs within its pages. I would recommend this book to people who have had limited experience with the breed and would just like to find a little more about their wonderful pets.

No comments about Manual Practico De Pajaros Exoticos / Guide to Owning a Finch.

3 comments about The Guide to Owning a Finch.

1. This book is not a guide to ¨owning¨ any kind of bird.
   
   In fact, they have a very pretty picture of a shiny, bright red cardinal. It looks like a waxy, perfect apple, as it stands with its breast poofed out. He says: Nope, can't touch that if you live in the united states.
   
   Did I miss something?
   
   Even less, is it about owning ¨a finch.¨ - on the very first page, he says that they are cute on their own, but they need to be in a group. Next few pages cover compatibilty between species, in an aviary setting, and then discusses mixed aviaries.
   
   The pictures are beautiful, of both common and uncommon varieties. He generally shifts from care, pulls a 180, and presents a ¨laundry list¨of the various species, their native habitat, and their behavior. Great for the bird enthusiast!
   
   I was put off by the title, because well, we don't own any living species. I saw the book on sale and I picked it up on a whim. I'm glad I saw beyond the title. This is a really great book if you already know something about birds.
   
   Personally, I would recommend the ¨all about your (pet) series¨ or barron's pet manuals, if you want a basic guide to caring for your birds.



2. The information is quite a general introduction to finches. But it is well worth the small price for the nice glossy embossed photographs of several species. Worthwhile to have as a handy photo reference on the shelf.



3. It was a good all around book(if you own various types of finches)and it was somewhat informative but vary vauge in the information that it did include. It is not a very good investment if you are looking for more of an educated outlook on the care and breeding of a certain group or type of finch.

   I would only recomend this book to the beginer because the more experienced bird keepers/breeders should already know all of this information.

No comments about The Birdcage Book: Antique Birdcages for Contemporary Collector.

No comments about Interactions Between Fish and Birds: Implications for Management.

5 comments about The Lovebird: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.

1. The title says it all. One can do better w/ Appleyard's book.



2. A visit to my local library yielded many books about breeding lovebirds, with little focus on the pet owner who wished to keep a single lovebird just as a pet. This book was a lifesaver! It was thorough, as well as fun and simple to read. I am buying the Cockatiel book in the same series for a friend who owns one because this book impressed me so much!



3. If you're getting a lovebird or 2 for a pet this is a great book. It goes over feeding, health, and all the other things a bird would need. It doesnt talk about breeding though. It goes over the different species which is nice.. The reason I gave it 4 stars was because it didn't talk about breeding. But as a pet book, it should be 5 starts :)



4. Do not purchase a Lovebird until you read this book! This book is filled with important information. There is so much that I would have been completely ignorant to if I had not purchased this book. It helped my find the right cage, told me about dangerous toys, first aid, different species, etc. This book contains everything, if you only want to buy one book on lovebirds, make it this one. This book talks about things you would never think of, it is truly a wonderful and informative book. You can tell that the author loves lovebirds, and cares for their well-being. I am so impressed with this book, that if I decide to get another bird one day, I will turn to the same collection. I am looking forward to the arrival of my first baby lovebird, and because of this book, I feel confident and at ease that I can provide a safe and loving home for my bird.



5. I was extremely nervous interacting with my new lovebird. Reading this book was easy and highly enjoyable, it was almost like talking with an old friend. I'm much more aware of the needs of my lovebird and have a much more enjoyable time.