Download or read book Coat Pocket Bird Book written by John Gillette and published by Thunder Bay Press (MI). This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for birdwatchers who want to know more about 150 common birds of the Great Lakes region than is found in standard field guides. The identification process is organized by size, and there is a discussion of. seasonal plumage changes and family groups.
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States written by National Audubon Society and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1999-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive field guide available to the Rocky Mountain region--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the Rocky Mountain region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 11 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States.
Download or read book Birds of Eastern North America written by Paul Sterry and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The finest, most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of eastern North America Combining informative and accessible text, up-to-date maps, and—above all—stunning color photographs, this is the best and most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of eastern North America. All of the images have been carefully selected to convey both the sheer beauty and the key identification features of each bird, and many of the photos are larger than those found in other guides. Wherever possible, a variety of plumages are pictured, providing visual coverage and usefulness matching any artwork-illustrated field guide. And many of the images are state-of-the-art digital photographs by Brian Small, one of North America's finest bird photographers. These pictures, many seen here for the first time, reproduce a previously unimaginable level of detail. Finally, the ranges of nearly all species are shown on maps from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the authority on North American birding. New and experienced birders alike will find this guide indispensable: the clear layout will help novices easily identify the birds they see, while the superb photographs will help seasoned birders confirm identifications. The best, most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the region's birds Larger color photos than most other field guides Fresh contemporary design—clear, easy-to-use, and attractive Informative, accessible, and authoritative text Range maps from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Covers entire eastern half of mainland North America and the arctic and subarctic territorial islands of the U.S. and Canada
Download or read book Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies written by Richard Cannings and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2009 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birdwatching is one of America's most popular activities, but many field guides are so comprehensive or advanced that they intimidate novice birders. Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies is for beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behavior, habitat and seasonal occurrence of local birds. Packed with useful information, this handy, portable guide tells you how to identify local birds, find out where they live and what they eat, how to attract birds to your yard and how to select a pair of binoculars. Identification is made easy with more than 400 sharp, full-color photos illustrating over 200 species of birds, in the plumage most likely seen in the region and color-coded by species. There's even a checklist to record your sightings.
Download or read book Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cascades written by Dennis Paulson and published by R.W. Morse Company. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for beginning and experienced birders, this new edition expands the best-selling regional guide, Birds of the Puget Sound Region (out of print), to include all of western Washington, from the Coast to the Cascades. Lead author Dennis Paulson, ornithologist and regional expert on birding, has revised and updated this guide. The 450 new photographs are state of the art digital images. Pocket sized for easy traveling. Species pages are organized in our best-selling format: Description, Similar Species, Status and Habitat, Behavior, Voice and Did You Know. Eleven habitats are described in six pages. A Quick Guide to Local Birds, at the front of the book, provides an easy reference to the pages that provide a complete description of the different birds.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Birds written by and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1947 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable guide for both the beginner and the expert in identification of birds, emphasizing clues to watch when they are seen at a distance.
Download or read book A Birder s Guide to Colorado written by Harold R. Holt and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorado has a wonderful diversity of birds, offering exciting specialties and serendipitous finds to birders from every part of the continent. Most people associate Colorado with its Rocky Mountains - easily accessible right up to the tundra in every season of the year. Winter-plumaged White-tailed Ptarmigan, the same color as snow - as shown in the author's cover photograph from Guanella Pass - is high on any birder's wish list, but on the way up to see it, you will also find the three species of rosy-finch and an excellent variety of jays, woodpeckers, and winter finches. The Rockies is but one of the bird habitats for which Colorado is well known. The Eastern Plains, at their best on Pawnee National Grassland, offer such breeding specialties as Mountain Plover and McCown's and Chestnut-collared Longspurs. In April you may watch Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens on their strutting grounds. The Western Plateaus and Valleys, which comprise the western third of Colorado, have their own specialties - Sage and Sharp-tailed Grouse, Chukar Gray Vireo, Black-throated and Crace's Warblers, and many more.
Download or read book Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains written by James Halfpenny and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby. Clearly written descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns will help you recognize seventy Rocky Mountain species. An identification key, a glossary of tracking terms, and detailed instructions on how to document your finds are also included here. Easy-to-use scat and track measurements appear on each page, making this book especially field friendly and letting you know if a white tailed ptarmigan, a red fox, or even a black bear has been your way.
Download or read book Western Bird Guide Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific written by Charles K. Reed and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific' by Charles K. Reed, readers are treated to a comprehensive guide to the bird species found in the Western United States. The book is written in a detailed and descriptive style, perfect for bird enthusiasts and ornithologists alike. Reed provides information on bird behavior, habitat, and distinct characteristics, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced bird watchers. The guide includes beautiful illustrations of each bird species, enhancing the reader's ability to identify them in the wild. The literary context of the book lies within the tradition of field guides and naturalist writing, with a focus on accurate and informative content that aids in bird identification. Charles K. Reed's expertise in ornithology shines through in this meticulously researched guide, making it a must-have for anyone interested in Western bird species. As a seasoned ornithologist and author, Reed's passion for birds is evident in every page of this guide. His extensive field experience and knowledge of avian biology make him a trusted source in the bird-watching community. 'Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific' is highly recommended for bird watchers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in the diverse birdlife of the Western United States.
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 A Field Guide to Western Birds written by Roger Tory Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 165 full-color paintings show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species and 441 range maps.
Download or read book The Compact Guide to Birds of the Rockies written by Geoffrey L. Holroyd and published by Lone Pine Pub.. This book was released on 1989 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket-size guide to over 100 species of birds.
Download or read book Handbook of the Canadian Rockies written by Ben Gadd and published by Jasper, Alta. : Corax Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Western Birds written by National Audubon Society and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1990 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Birder’s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are shown on easy-to-read range maps.
Download or read book Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America written by Roger Tory Peterson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification of birds of North America.
Download or read book The Visitor written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Technical Note written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
