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strategies in the face of environmental change. All 
of the book's essays are similar as they provide 
simple messages accompanied by interesting 
stories or narratives. For example, a general 
overview of reproductive biology (Chapter 4) is 
addressed by a series of common questions such as 
‘ How do birds of prey attract a mate?”. “Arc 
raptors monogamous”, and “How is artificial 
insemination practiced with raptors?” Answers to 
each question are embedded within a narrative of 
the first author’s detailed observations of a Bam 
Owl (Tylo alba) nest. 
Chapter 5 deals with the dangers that confront 
raptors and their defenses. It asks “What injuries 
are common among wild raptors?” and then 
focuses on power line structures and wind 
turbines. A landmark case in Colorado led to the 
development of Avian Protection Plans which use 
measures to mitigate dangers to birds of prey. The 
controversy of wind turbine development and 
wildlife impacts is described, yet no data or 
summary of major studies are covered. The 
chapter ends with common questions relating to 
environmental toxins in birds of prey. Overviews 
are presented of Swainson's Hawk (liuleo swainsoni) 
exposure to the pesticide monocrotophos used by 
sunflower farmers to combat grasshoppers in 
Argentina, and mercury induced reproductive 
impairment in Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucoee- 
phalus) in Maine. Three chapters deal directly with 
husbandry, falconry, and common questions relat¬ 
ing to the relationship between raptors and people, 
such as "I lave attitudes about raptors changed over 
time?” anti “Ol what value are raptors to the 
environment?” The latter question addresses the 
idea that raptors are apex predators and their status 
in an environment indicates the condition of the 
habitat. This message underscores the intention of 
the book: namely, to provide a comprehensive 
general introduction to raptor biology in brief, 
well-referenced essays. The authors clearly avoid 
more advanced concepts of evolutionary biology 
and ecology in an effort to directly address the 
questions posed. An appendix and full list of 
references provide a rich collection of sources for 
more information.—GREGORY J. NORWOOD. 
Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv ice, 
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, 
9311 Groh Road, Grasse lie. Ml 48138, USA; 
e-maiI: Greg_Norwood@ fws.gov 
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Dr. Mary Bomberger Brown has been elected 
Editor starting with the March 2013 issue of The 
Wilson Journal of Ornithology (Volume 125). She 
will stall receiving new manuscripts on I July 
2012 in anticipation of makeup of her lirst Issue to 
be sent to Allen Press on about I December 2012. 
Please welcome Dr. Bomberger Brown and send 
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(December 2012). This Issue will he made up 
and sent to Allen Press on about I September 
2012. We plan to make the transition as smooth 
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