Alexander Library Research Articles

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Prof. B.C. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Prof. B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full 2003–4 catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271 143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271 143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full 2003–4 catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271 143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full 2002–3 catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent Ornithological Publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271 143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact them for a quote. To order a book or to request the full 2002–3 catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271 143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open. The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers’ papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most of the books sent for review. In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr M.L. Birch and Dr B. Sheldon of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles.Part of the cost of this book review section has been subsidized by Subbuteo Natural History Books. Subbuteo are an international mail‐order book company stocking over 2000 titles covering all natural and environmental sciences. They can also source titles from around the world. Titles reviewed here can be ordered from Subbuteo and payment can be accepted by credit card or cheques in £/$. Postage, packing and insurance is £1.99 per order. International postage is charged at cost; please contact us for a quote. To order a book or to request the full 2002–3 catalogue please contact: Subbuteo Natural History Books Ref. 0252, The Rea, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR, UK.Tel: 0870 010 9700 Fax: 0870 010 9699.Email: info@wildlifebooks.co.uk Website: http://www.wildlifebooks.com

Recent ornithological publications

Most of the titles reviewed in this section of Ibis are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK. The library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00 h). Please write or telephone (+44 (0)1865 271143) prior to your visit to ensure the library is open.The aim of the Alexander Library is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature as a service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources: additional reprints of readers' papers are always welcome. The library has always greatly benefited from its close relationship with the BOU. For a number of years, all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, this review section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr W. Cresswell, Dr M.L. Birch and Prof. C.M. Perrins of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviewing, especially with foreign language titles. Offers to help compile Recent Ornithological Literature, in collaboration with the AOU and Birds Australia, are also always welcome.

New Jersey's Three Constitutions: 1776, 1844, 1947

The exhibition, New Jersey's Three Constitutions: 1776, 1844, 1947, held at Rutgers University's Alexander Library in 1998, was created to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of New Jersey's 1947 Constitution. This important document in the state's history was ratified by voters in November 1947 and implemented in January 1948. To put that document in proper context, material relevant to all three state constitutions (1776 and 1844, as well as 1947) was included in the exhibit. The exhibition, which provided an understanding of why the 1947 Constitution was seen as necessary as well as how the state has changed and developed over 221 years, is the basis for this article.

Electronic New Jersey: A Model High School-University Web Site Collaboration

How can the quality of humanities instruction and the design of curriculum units in American history and culture be enhanced through the use of archival sources delivered electronically? This question has been the central focus of the Electronic New Jersey project since its inception in 1997, and it is becoming an increasingly significant one nationwide as archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural/historic institutions prepare their holdings for electronic access. Based at the Scholarly Commu nications Center of the Alexander Library at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Electronic New Jersey is a web site comprised of six topical learning modules utilizing unique sources in U.S. history and an electronic discussion forum specifically designed for educators and students. In contrast to large electronic collections of archival sources, which contain hundreds of digital sources but are bereft of integrated learning strategies, the Electronic New Jersey project has from the outset designed its web pages?to integrate historical sources with learning activities. The resulting learning modules illustrate how historians engage those sources to construct the past. This article examines the origins and development of the project and demon strates how collaborative projects can enhance the study of history for young people while also involving faculty, archivists, and librarians in the preparation, delivery, and use of primary sources in classroom instruction.

RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Most of the books noted below are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford; this library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09.00–17.00 h); visitors are asked to write or telephone (01865 271143) in advance to ensure the library is open.The library's aim is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature, so that it may be of maximum service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources; additional reprints of readers' papers are always most welcome. It has always greatly benefited from its close association with the BOU. For a number of years all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most books sent for review.In return, as a service to readers, the Recent Ornithological Publications section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr J. Blakey, Dr M. L. Birch and Prof. C. M. Perrins of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with abstracting, especially with foreign language books and, likewise, offers to help compile the Recent Literature Supplement, in collaboration with the AOU and RAOU, are always welcome.

Robert Blatchford: Neglected Socialist

Alexander Library has recently acquired thirty books written by the English socialist, Robert Blatchford (1851–1943). Blatchford was a journalist whose best known book, Merrie England, sold over two million copies after its publication in 1893. He had considerable influence at the turn of this century on the founders of the Labour Party; at that time his name was more familiar than that of Karl Marx. Yet since Blatchford's death only one biography has been published, and perhaps no one of comparable importance in modern British history has been as neglected.

RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Most of the books noted below are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Orni‐thology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford; this library is open to BOU members, Monday to Friday (09.00–17.00h); visitors are asked to write or telephone (01865271143) in advance to ensure the library is open.The library's aim is to build up a comprehensive collection of literature, so that it may be of maximum service to ornitholo‐gists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources; additional reprints of readers' papers are always most welcome. It has always greatly benefited from its close association with the BOU. For a number of years all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the library. as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most books sent for review.In return, are a service to readers, the Recent Ornithological Publications section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr J. Briskie, Dr. M. L. Birch and Prof C.M. Perrins ofthe Edward Grey Institute with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with reviews, especially with foreign language books and, likewise, offers to help compile the Recent Literature Supplement. in collabation with the AOU and the AOU and RAOU, are always welcome.

The Alexander Library Building, Perth, Western Australia

ABSTRACTThe article describes the planning, design and construction of the Alexander Library Building which was officially opened by Premier Brian Burke on 18 June 1985 for the State Library Service of Western Australia. As the first of the new generation of State Reference Libraries in Australia, emphasis is placed upon the processes of planning and implementation, problems encountered, and the importance of interior design, furnishing and equipment as contributions towards the success of the library. The article is written from the point-of-view of the Library Building Consultant.

RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Most of the books noted below are available for reference at the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, Oxford; this library is open to BOU members (9.30 a.m.‐5.30p.m., Monday to Friday; visitors are asked to write or telephone (0865–56789) in advance to ensure the library is openThe Library's aim is to buildup a comprehensive collection of literature, so that it may be of maximum service to ornithologists. Its holdings include an extensive range of periodicals and a large number of reprints drawn from many sources; additional reprints of readers' papers are always most welcome. It has always greatly benefited from its close association with the BOU. For a number of years all journals received in exchange for Ibis have been deposited in the Library, as also, through the generosity of reviewers, are most books sent jar review.In return, as a service to readers, the Recent Ornithological Publications section of Ibis is organized and edited by Dr J. A. Horsfall, Dr M. L. Birch and Dr C. M. Perrins of the Edward Grey Institute, with the help of a panel of contributors. They are always grateful for offers of further assistance with abstracting, especially with foreign language books and likewise, offers to help compile the Recent Literature Supplement, in collaboration with the AOU. are always welcome.The Recent Literature Supplement will appear four times a year but not necessarily with each issue of Ibis, due to different publication schedules of Auk and Ibis.Sound recordings are reviewed by members of the Sub‐Department of Animal Behaviour, High Street, Madingley, Cambridge, where the recordings are deposited.RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION 1983. Check‐list of North American birds, 6th editionRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: BuB, H. 1984. Seidcnschwanz, Wasseramsel, Zaunkönig u.a.RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Craggs, J. D. (ed.) 1982. Hilbre—The Cheshire Island, its history and natural historyRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Danilov, N. N., Ryzhanovskiy, V. N. & Ryabitsev, V. K. 1984 [The birds of Yamal]RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Dittberner, H. & Dittberner, W. 1984. Die SchafstelzeRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Guravich, D. & Brown, J. E. 1983. The return of the Brown PelicanRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Holloway, J. 1984. Fair Isle's ‘garden’ birdsRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Hunter, C. 1983. The life and letters of Alexander WilsonRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Immelmann, K. 1983. Einfuehrung in die Verhaltensforschung. (Introduction to the study of animal behaviour)RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Jenkins, J. M. 1983. The native forest birds of Guam. Ornithological MonographRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Johnsgard, P. A. 1984. Cranes of the worldRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Johnston, R. F. (ed.). 1983. Current OrnithologyRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Kililam, L. 1983. Life history studies of woodpeckers of eastern North AmeicaKroodsma, D. E. & Miller, E. H. (eds) 1982. Acoustic communication in birds, Vol. I & 2RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: LOCKLEY, R. M. 1983. Eric Hosking's Seabirds. Pp. 159; numerous colour and black‐and‐white photographs. Beckenham, Kent: Croom HelmRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Mal'chevskiy, A. S. & Pukinskiy, Y. B. 1983. [Birds of the Leningrad region and adjoining territories: history, biology, conservation]RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Mikami, S., Homma, K. & Wada, M. (eds) 1983. Avian endocrinology, environmental and ecological perspectivesRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Myers, J. P., Cardillo, R. F, & Cuthbertson, M. A. 1984. Visual Rcsources for Ornithology. VIREO. Annual Report for 1983RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Peck, R. McC:. 1982 (1983). A celehration of hirds. The life and art of Louis 4 jiassiz Fuertes.RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Hunter, C. 1983. Thc life and letters of Alexander WilsonRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: PINEAU, J. & GIRAUD‐AUDINE, M. 1979. Les oiseaux de la Peninsule TingitaneRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: ROBBINS, C. T. 1983. Wildlife feeding and nutritionRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Rowan, M. K. 1983. The Doves, Parrots, Louries and Cuckoos of Southern AfricaRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Svensson, L. 1984. Identification Guide to European PasserinesRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Swingland, I. R. & Greenwood, P. J. (eds). 1983. The ecology of animal movementRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Trollope, J. 1983. The care and breeding of seed‐eatine birdsRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Trommer, G. 1983. Greifvögel. 3rd rev. edRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Weathers, W. W. 1983. Birds of southern California's Deep CanyonRECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS: Zheng, Z., L1, D., Wang, Z., Wang, Z., Jiang, Z. & Lu, T. 1983. [The Avifauna of Xizang. The Comprehensive Scientific Expedition to Qhinghai‐Xizang Plateau, Academia Sinica.]

RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Members of the Union are reminded that nearly all the books and many of the papers mentioned in this section are available for reference in the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute, and the recordings in the Sub‐Dept. of Animal Behaviour, High Street, Madinsley, Cambridge. In the case of hooks, only those sent for review by publishers receive mention, whereas the abstracts are selected from the whole of the periodical literature. The abstracts are prepared by a panel of contributors organized by Dr E. K. Dunn and Miss D. F. Vincent of the Edward Grey Institute. Papers appearing in the ‘Ibis’ itseff are not abstracted.Titles of papers in languages other than French, German, Italian and Spanish are translated and placed in square brackets. When there is an English summary with a title, this is used, but in round brackets

RECENT ORNITHOLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Members of the Union are reminded that nearly all the books and many of the papers mentioned in this section are available for reference in the Alexander Library of the Edward Grey Institute, and the recordings in the Sub‐Dept. of Animal Behaviour, High Street, Madingley, Cambridge. In the case of books, only those sent for review by publishers receive mention, whereas the abstracts are selected from the whole of the periodical literature. The abstracts are prepared by a panel of contributors organized by Dr. C. M. Perrins and Mrs. H. M. Whittaker, of the Edward Grey Institute. In making the selection, the aim is to pay particular attention to those papers that are of greater biological significance, and also to those in obscure or inaccessible journals. Hence most papers of local interest, and many specialized ones, are normally omitted. Major studies of single species are included, and mention is made of new species, but not of new subspecies. In practice about a fifth of each year's ornithological papers are mentioned. Papers appearing in the ‘Ibis’ itself are not abstracted, but are listed by title so that important papers are not omitted. Titles of papers in languages other than French, German, Italian and Spanish are translated and placed in square brackets. When there is an English summary with a title, this is used, but in round brackets.