Download or read book The Birdwatcher s Companion to North American Birdlife written by Christopher W. Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For amateurs and seasoned birders, this quintessential A to Z guide provides accounts of the basic elements of bird life, as well as easy-to-access information on such subjects as physiology and anatomy, terms and jargon, definitions and etymology, and ornithological groupings.
Download or read book Birdpedia written by Christopher W. Leahy and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding Birdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries—on topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore—this enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian. Christopher Leahy sheds light on "hawk-watching," "twitching," and other rituals from the sometimes mystifying world of birding that entail a good deal more than their names imply. He explains what kind of bird's nests you can eat, why mocking birds mock, and many other curiosities that have induced otherwise sane people to peer into treetops using outrageously expensive optical equipment. Leahy shares illuminating insights about pioneering ornithologists such as John James Audubon and Florence Bailey, and describes unique bird behaviors such as anting, caching, duetting, and mobbing. He discusses avian fossils, the colloquial naming of birds, the science and history of ornithology, and more. The book's convenient size makes it the perfect traveling companion to take along on your own avian adventures. With charming illustrations by Abby McBride, Birdpedia is a marvelous mix of fact and fancy that is certain to delight seasoned birders and armchair naturalists alike. Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
Download or read book The Birder s Companion written by Stephen Moss and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book answers over 450 questions about birds, covering anatomy, habitat, flight, migration, diet, song, reproduction, and other topics.
Download or read book National Geographic Complete Birds of North America written by Jonathan K. Alderfer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.
Download or read book The Art of Bird Identification written by Pete Dunne and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A straightforward approach getting good, then better, at identifying birds in the field-and having fun doing it.
Download or read book National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America 2nd Edition written by Jonathan Alderfer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to be an experienced birder to enjoy this guide! With hundreds of illustrations and a user-friendly format, you'll soon be spotting and identifying birds in your locale in no time. The updated text highlights the latest trends in birding and the most up-to-date ornithological information. -- adapted from back cover
Download or read book Bird watcher s Bible written by Jonathan K. Alderfer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to bird watching covers topics ranging from mythology and birdhouses to the work of Audubon and Angry Birds, combining images with trivia, top ten lists, and bird watching guidelines.
Download or read book The Prairie Naturalist written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Birdwatcher s Companion written by Christopher W. Leahy and published by Wings. This book was released on 1998-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses basic aspects of ornithology, including migration, bird physiology and behavior, flight, and song, as well as field identification, banding, and bird grouping.
Download or read book Birdlife of Houston Galveston and the Upper Texas Coast written by Ted L. Eubanks and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a “must go” destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide and pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area’s other exciting birding spots. It also places the birdlife of the region, a seven-county area with a larger bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts. Authors Eubanks, Behrstock, and Weeks—all recognized authorities on the migrant and resident birds of this region—present a thorough introduction to the area’s history, physiography, and avifauna. Then, in generous discussions of bird families and species, they synthesize years of records, tracking the comings and goings of more than 480 birds and incorporating their own lifetimes of experience to create an “ornithological mosaic” of lasting significance.
Download or read book National Geographic Birding Essentials written by Jonathan K. Alderfer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips and advice for how to improve bird watching skills, from choosing equipment and guides to where to watch and what features to look for when trying to identify a bird.
Download or read book Birdscapes written by Jeremy Mynott and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What draws us to the beauty of a peacock, the flight of an eagle, or the song of a nightingale? Why are birds so significant in our lives and our sense of the world? And what do our ways of thinking about and experiencing birds tell us about ourselves? Birdscapes is a unique meditation on the variety of human responses to birds, from antiquity to today, and from casual observers to the globe-trotting "twitchers" who sometimes risk life, limb, and marriages simply to add new species to their "life lists." Drawing extensively on literature, history, philosophy, and science, Jeremy Mynott puts his own experiences as a birdwatcher in a rich cultural context. His sources range from the familiar--Thoreau, Keats, Darwin, and Audubon--to the unexpected--Benjamin Franklin, Giacomo Puccini, Oscar Wilde, and Monty Python. Just as unusual are the extensive illustrations, which explore our perceptions and representations of birds through images such as national emblems, women's hats, professional sports logos, and a Christmas biscuit tin, as well as classics of bird art. Each chapter takes up a new theme--from rarity, beauty, and sound to conservation, naming, and symbolism--and is set in a new place, as Mynott travels from his "home patch" in Suffolk, England, to his "away patch" in New York City's Central Park, as well as to Russia, Australia, and Greece. Conversational, playful, and witty, Birdscapes gently leads us to reflect on large questions about our relation to birds and the natural world. It encourages birders to see their pursuits in a broader human context--and it shows nonbirders what they may be missing.
Download or read book Pete Dunne on Bird Watching Second Edition written by Pete Dunne and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birding is one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities, but it can seem intimidating for beginners who don't know where, when, or how to search for birds. Fortunately, Pete Dunne, one of the most popular and respected writers in the field, has written a guide that will help even the most casual observers identify the skills and tools they need to develop their interest in birding. • Popular how-to guide revised, updated, and now with color photos • For beginners and birders who want to improve their skills • Improve your odds of success with tips to get the most out of your equipment
Download or read book In Migration written by and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Birds But Were Afraid To Ask written by Stephen Moss and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Moss answers in detail over 450 questions, submitted by birdwatchers of all levels, and in doing so he conveys a veritable feast of bird-related information in a friendly and accessible style. This RSPB-endorsed book answers all those burning questions about birds that beginners and experts alike may ask themselves as they go about their birding. How do ducks keep their feet from freezing in winter? Why don't swallows stay in Africa? Are birds really dinosaurs, or were dinosaurs really birds? How is it decided whether bird species should be 'split' or 'lumped'? Taking a 'questions and answers' approach, each specific question leads to an answer which expands the theme under discussion, so that all aspects of bird life and the hobby of birding are covered. The scientifically rigorous answers together form an impressive and fascinating body of bird-related information. This highly readable book will intrigue anyone with an interest in birds.
Download or read book Peterson Reference Guide to Bird Behavior written by John Kricher and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your key to unlocking the mysteries and complexities of bird behavior. Written in an informal, conversational style, with technical jargon kept to a minimum, John Kricher takes the "observation-explanation" approach. After noting particular behaviors that you might easily observe in the field, he explains the science and adaptation underlying those actions. Birds think; their actions are purposeful, not random. Why is that bird doing what it is doing? After a brief primer on how to watch behavior in birds and an overview of their biology, the remainder of the book highlights the most distinctive behaviors you will likely observe as you encounter and watch birds of various families. Many of these behaviors are shown in the nearly 400 color photographs throughout the book. Once you have learned how to have birds tell you about their lives by carefully observing and thinking about their actions, birds will become far more compelling than merely names to be marked on a checklist. Peterson Reference Guides offer authoritative, comprehensive information, including detailed text, maps, and superior illustrations. Written by expert authors, the guides are an unparalleled resource for understanding specific groups of animals. Book jacket.
Download or read book What Birds Eat written by Kim Long and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique approach to bird watching that focuses on what birds eat and how, while sharing ways to support them in our own backyards
