Download or read book Birds of Alberta written by Chris Fisher and published by Lone Pine Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of Alberta. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 388 species, with each account including information on: * Size * Status * Habitat * Nesting * Feeding * Voice * Similar species cross-referenced * Best sites for viewing * Range maps showing seasonal occurrences of the bird and migration routes. * Colour-coded header bars and a quick reference guide make finding information fast and easy. Also includes a glossary of terms and a birder's checklist.
Download or read book The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta written by and published by Nature Alberta. This book was released on 2007 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World s Rarest Birds written by Erik Hirschfeld and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-17 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated survey of the world's most endangered birds This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species—the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds has introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is divided into seven regional sections—Europe and the Middle East; Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America. Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species under threat there, and gives a concise description of distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62 data-deficient species.
Download or read book Backyard Bird Feeding written by Myrna Pearman and published by . This book was released on 2015-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Places to Bird in the Prairies written by John Acorn and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three local experts reveal their favorite places to watch birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In Best Places to Bird in the Prairies, three of Canada’s top birders reveal their favorite destinations for spotting local birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. They highlight thirty-six highly recommended sites, each of which has been expertly selected for the unique species that reside there. With exclusive lists of specialty birds, splendid color photography, and plenty of insider tips for finding and identifying birdlife year-round, the book is accessible and easy-to-use—an indispensable resource that will inspire both novice and seasoned birders to put on their walking shoes, grab their binoculars, and start exploring. The destinations they feature are as varied as the birds that are found there, ranging from rural to urban, easily accessible to remote. The authors provide clear maps, detailed directions, and alternative routes wherever possible to ensure the experience is satisfying for first-time visitors and experienced birders alike.
Download or read book The Federation of Alberta Naturalists Field Guide to Alberta Birds written by William Bruce McGillivray and published by Nature Alberta. This book was released on 1998 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compact Guide to Alberta Birds written by John Acorn and published by Lone Pine Pub.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use field guide will help even the novice birder identify the species encountered in backyards and along wilderness trails across Alberta. Over 80 different birds are featured, complete with colour illustrations, photographs of eggs, and ext
Download or read book The Flying Zoo written by Michael Stock and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo that makes each bird what it is. As I gaze out at my favourite birds, I wonder what role their parasites have played in shaping their fascinating behaviours and alluring appearance.” — From Chapter 1 In The Flying Zoo, Michael Stock gives readers an enthusiastic tribute to birds and the parasites that live in and on them. From the Crozet Archipelago and the Galapagos Islands to our own backyards, parasites—fleas, lice, ticks, and flukes—live in a sinister yet symbiotic relationship with their host birds. With a scientist’s exuberance, Stock reveals a co-evolutionary dance among an astounding cast of creatures living in a complex and paradoxical co-habitation. Following in the footsteps of Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos, this contemporary classic deserves a place on the shelves of students and teachers of biology, natural history buffs, and birders.
Download or read book How to Know the Birds written by Ted Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.
Download or read book Baby Birds in the Wild written by and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Damon Calderwood's skillful photographs of baby birds in their natural habitats will inform and inspire bird enthusiasts of all ages.
Download or read book An Alberta Bestiary written by Zahava Hanan and published by University of Calgary Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestiary: A compendium of animals or birds, real or mythical, with a description of their habits and appearance. Most important to a bestiary is the religious or moral lessons that each animal can teach people. In this context, the book seeks to build on the traditions of the medieval bestiary and considers the unique animals of the Alberta Mountains and foothills. From the perspective of a rancher who has an intimate knowledge of the landscape and animals, the feel and texture of natural life are illuminated in prose that is both stirring and humorous. With the author's sensitivity to the rhythms of the land, the animals and the heavens, the reader is drawn into the natural world where connections to historical knowledge underscore a passionate concern for the environment and humankind's responsibility to the world we share with all creatures.
Download or read book National Geographic Field Guide to Birds Pennsylvania written by Jonathan Alderfer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to fit in a backpack or pocket for easy access, each of these handy and popular bird field guides comprises 272 pages and features about 175 birds organized by family as approved by the American Ornithological Union. Standard features include: Locator Map at the front listing regional birding hotspots; Introduction by an expert on where to find the state's top birds; How-To-Use Section with general tips on birding and advice on making the most of the guide; 125 Easy-Access Individual Entries providing a photograph of the bird in its habitat, recognition clues, specific details on behavior, habitat, and local sites, plus a special "Field Note" with artwork for extra help in tricky identifications; Alphabetical Index with life list; and Color-coded Index. Pennsylvania offers a winning variety of city and country birds. See the bright-colored, vocal Yellow-billed Cuckoo; the migratory Snow Goose; the stunning Red-Tailed Hawk; the olive Acadian Flycatcher, and more.
Download or read book Ladybugs of Alberta written by John Acorn and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Despite what many people think, little ladybugs don't grow up to be big ladybugs." -John Acorn Everybody loves a ladybug, and no one is more passionate about these spotted creatures than John Acorn, who has produced this, the first regional ladybug field guide in North America. With comprehensive maps, colour photographs, and illustrations of 75 different species, Acorn educates readers on the beauty and diversity of ladybugs in Alberta. He also explains the impact that introduced species have had on these remarkably diverse insects. Professional entomologists, bug-loving kids, and nature-walk enthusiasts will find ladybug identification enjoyable and rewarding with Acorn's combination of expertise and humour.
Download or read book A Bird finding Guide to Canada written by J. C. Finlay and published by M&S. This book was released on 2000 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensively revised edition of "A Bird-Finding Guide to Canada will have Canadian birdwatchers grabbing their binoculars and itching to get out to the birding "hot spots" described in its pages. Editor J. Cam Finlay has drawn on the expertise of birders from every region of the country to tell you what birds to look for and where to find them across each province and territory. Want to know, for instance, where Great Grey Owls, Sage Grouse, and Yellow Rails may be found in the prairie provinces? Are you travelling to Vancouver on business and eager to know what birds you might see in Stanley Park? Planning a trip to the Maritimes and need advice on the best spots along the Bay of Fundy to find masses of migrating shorebirds? Need suggestions for rewarding day-trips in the vicinity of Ottawa, Toronto, or Winnipeg? You'll find it all in this exciting guide, along with: Line maps of each province and territory, with "hot spots" indicated, and pencil sketches throughout by Terry Thormin; current addresses and telephone numbers of enthusiastic contact people and associations; useful and specific travel advice; a compact checklist of species, showing both frequency and location by province, and much more. Whether you are planning a trip right across Canada, or are simply eager to learn more about your own area, whether you are a newcomer to this fascinating pursuit or are a keen birder seeking to add those hard-to-find species to your lifetime list, this book is sure to become an indispensable companion to the bird guides and road maps in your knapsack, flight bag, or glove compartment.
Download or read book Pond Life written by James Kavanagh and published by Nature Activity Book. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to complement the curriculum for grades 3-5, the Pond Life Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related games, quizzes and classroom activities that encourage interest and engage children in nature and the natural sciences.
Download or read book Birds of Atlantic Canada written by Roger Burrows and published by Lone Pine Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of interesting facts and useful information, Birds of Atlantic Canada has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist. There are 284 of Atlantic Canada's most abundant or notable birds spec
Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of Alberta written by Kathleen Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventy-seven of Alberta's native and naturalized trees and shrubs are described and illustrated in this comprehensive pictorial field guide. Featuring such common coniferous species as spruces, pines and junipers, it also reveals the wide range of Alberta's deciduous trees. Trees and Shrubs of Alberta includes: * 180 colour photos and line drawings showing each plant's bark, leaves, flowers, fruits and cones * Descriptions of edible fruits and berries * Medicinal, aboriginal, historical and current uses * Clear, non-technical descriptions to aid identification * Habitat keys and distribution maps * Name origins and alternate names * comprehensive glossary. * Trees and Shrubs of Alberta is an invaluable resource for professional and amateur naturalists alike.
