This is a wonderful book describing how the ospreys were first extirpated in Scotland around 1916 and then were found to return in 1954.
A number of people on the forum now have a copy so we can have a discussion about it.
Here is what the book looks like. Its ISBN number is: 9780434089109
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Got my copy of P.Brown's book today, yea! Well it actually came to my postal office in Wed but I haven't had time/opportunity until today to pick it up. When I ordered it in 15th this month they told it might take up to 45 days to arrive, but once again ospreys proved to be mighty fliers LOL Can't wait to start reading, so ....
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Unknown said: Got my copy of P.Brown's book today, yea! Well it actually came to my postal office in Wed but I haven't had time/opportunity until today to pick it up. When I ordered it in 15th this month they told it might take up to 45 days to arrive, but once again ospreys proved to be mighty fliers LOL Can't wait to start reading, so ....
Great news Auntie. I look forward to hear what you think of it.
Hooray! I'm glad it arrived quicker than you thought auntie. 45 days did seem rather excessive.
Happy reading! :)
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data
Happy you got your book Auntie. I am still waiting
I was also told it may take 45 days to arrive and it may take that long.
I got confirmation mine shipped on August 28., so it has been 28 days so far.
I have ordered several things from the UK and it normally takes 10 -14 days . So this is slow, but i am sure I will enjoy it once it arrives. .
Maybe mine was shipped by Dolphin and we all know they spend a lot of time playing with each other . :)
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Unknown said: Had a lie-in this morning so I am nearly through chapter 2. So sad to read people professing to be concerned that osprey numbers were dwindling but not seeming to appreciate that they are the cause. Couldn't believe the numbers of golden eagles mentioned. As for salving one's conscience by expecting birds to lay more eggs, well..... I know, hindsight is 20/20 vision and conservation is higher up the agenda now.
Had a lie-in this morning so I am nearly through chapter 2. So sad to read people professing to be concerned that osprey numbers were dwindling but not seeming to appreciate that they are the cause. Couldn't believe the numbers of golden eagles mentioned. As for salving one's conscience by expecting birds to lay more eggs, well..... I know, hindsight is 20/20 vision and conservation is higher up the agenda now.
Have you finished now Terry?
Unknown said: Happy you got your book Auntie. I am still waiting I was also told it may take 45 days to arrive and it may take that long. I got confirmation mine shipped on August 28., so it has been 28 days so far. I have ordered several things from the UK and it normally takes 10 -14 days . So this is slow, but i am sure I will enjoy it once it arrives. . Maybe mine was shipped by Dolphin and we all know they spend a lot of time playing with each other . :)
Waiting is so frustrating.
Here is an interesting tool for finding used books worlwide. See http://www.usedbooksearch.co.uk/
That looks very useful, thanks Tiger. I have put it in my favourites.
Sorry Tiger, I've been reading something else.... I did have a lie in this morning, but I was asleep! Woke up and had to leap out of bed so no time for reading :((
Terry in Cumbria
MY book just arrived !!!
I just scanned through it and it looks wonderful .
It is in perfect condition.
The seller took extreme care to be sure it arrived without damage
First it was wrapped in paper. Then he " made" a cardboard box to exactly fit the book and then wrapped that in a plastic that looks like paper .
29 days from the UK to the USA if anyone orders in the future .
Thanks for the recommendation !
Barbara