Project Gutenberg 2014-07-26 Public domain in the USA. 186 Kearton, Richard 1862 1928 Kearton, R. (Richard) Birds' Nests, Eggs and Egg-Collecting Produced by sp1nd, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Birds' Nests, Eggs and Egg-Collecting" by Richard Kearton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth look at the nesting habits, egg characteristics, and reproductive behaviors of various British birds, aimed at both amateur naturalists and those interested in ornithology. The book seeks to educate readers on the fascinating intricacies of bird life and the importance of preserving these species in their natural habitats. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's intentions and philosophical approach to studying birds. Kearton emphasizes that the examination of bird life, particularly their nests and eggs, is more than a mere hobby; it is a vital aspect of scientific inquiry that demands careful observation and systematic study. He discusses the concept of instinct in birds and the evolutionary adaptations that have shaped their nesting behaviors over time, highlighting the relationship between their environment and the nesting strategies employed. The preface sets the tone for an insightful exploration of oology, establishing a framework for understanding the importance of research and conservation in the realm of ornithology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46416/46416-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Birds -- Nests Birds -- Great Britain Birds -- Eggs QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 205085 2025-08-18T16:25:18.052203 text/html 179750 2024-10-24T09:24:40 text/html 3202788 2025-08-18T16:25:23.717276 application/epub+zip 3205492 2025-08-18T16:25:19.462205 application/epub+zip 124363 2025-08-18T16:25:18.493210 application/epub+zip 2180022 2025-08-18T16:25:26.624182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2157342 2025-08-18T16:25:22.718206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170705 2022-09-21T06:21:54.425409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158508 2025-08-18T16:25:17.298240 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 138628 2024-10-24T09:24:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16894 2025-08-18T16:25:26.775179 application/rdf+xml 14121 2025-08-18T16:25:18.578243 image/jpeg 2330 2025-08-18T16:25:18.535203 image/jpeg 3545336 2025-08-18T16:25:18.150249 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia