An Account of the Migratory Birds Which Pass the Summer in the British Islands Harting, James Edmund 1841-1928 creator Bewick, Thomas 1753-1828 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Our Summer Migrants" by James Edmund Harting is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a detailed account of the various migratory birds that spend their summer in the British Isles, aiming to educate readers about their habits, nesting behaviors, and the specifics of their migratory patterns. Harting's keen observations and extensive knowledge of ornithology offer insights into these fascinating species. At the start of the account, Harting introduces the subject of summer migratory birds and highlights the joy of observing their arrival and behaviors in the countryside. He discusses the mysterious nature of these bird migrations, noting the regularity with which they return to the British Isles each year after long journeys from distant lands. The opening portion sets the stage for detailed explorations of specific species such as the Wheatear, Whinchat, and Stonechat among others, promising a blend of anecdotal observations and scientific insights throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-05-21 Produced by Chris Curnow, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Great Britain QL Original publication data not identified 06019600 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59567 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59567 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134354.0 59567