Author: Milton W. Weller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521633628
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328

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Readable and practical account of wetland bird ecology and conservation.

Author: Scott Leslie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316

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Bird watching is a serious business and the number one outdoor activity in North America. Wetlands, marshes, wooded, swamps, shallow lakes, ponds, and prairie sloughs are all considered wetlands and are the homes to a variety of birds that depend on wetlands for their food and habitat.In this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to wetland birds, photographer and naturalist Scott Leslie profiles some of the most common species that novice birders may observe, including loons, great blue herons, greater yellow legs, bald eagles, warblers, sparrows, and sandpipers. Each entry provides a complete profile of a species including a description of its appearance, habitat, behaviour, calls and sounds, food, family life, distribution and migration, conservation concerns, and related species. Along with spectacular colour species photos, icons provide at-a-glance profiles of the species. Also included is a guide to North Americas most easily accessible bird-rich wetlands by region, a great resource that explains where to find some of the most fascinating natural areas on the continent.Wetland Birds of North America is the only guidebook on the market that answers questions about common wetland birds, features full-colour photographs, and is formatted to fit conveniently into a large pocket or a day pack.

Author: William Burt
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581575939
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 494

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Never-before-seen photographs of baby birds of the marshlands from a noted birding photographer Naturalist William Burt is known for seeking out wild places and elusive birds—and none fit the bill quite so well as the creatures featured in this book. This may well be his break out book, featuring the downy young of the wetlands, whose images are full of character and appeal. Most of these birds have never been captured on film until now. From the comic-monster herons to the fuzzy ducklings and stick-legged sandpipers, these tots have personality and spunk. In the wetlands, they come together, drawn by one essential need: for water. These babies then, are birds that get their feet wet; this book is one for bird lovers, naturalists, photographers, and animal lovers. “A perfectionist whose photographs of shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken.” –Roger Tory Peterson "What really comes through, in the writing and the photographs, is his deep and sensitive appreciation of the uniqueness of each of these most intriguing birds."--David Allen Sibley

Author: John Andrew Eastman
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811726818
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Describing how 39 common water and wetland birds of eastern North America nest, mate, and rear their broods, this book takes a seasonal approach to bird study and is an appealing guide for birders of any skill level. 72 illustrations.

Author: Andrea Pinnington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908489319
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Publisher: Welcome Books
ISBN: 1599620340
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 129

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Alternately meditative and exhilarating, abstract and literal, Winard's photographs capture some of the country's most beautiful birds and their vanishing habitats.

Author: James Hancock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Author: Marianne Taylor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN: 9781472974242
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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A reliable, attractive fold-out identification chart illustrating 50 of Britain's coastal bird species. This RSPB-licensed ID guide features 100 artworks illustrating 50 of Britain's best known coastal birds, including summer and wintering species. Artworks are printed on one side of the fold-out chart with species grouped taxonomically and helpfully labelled to assist with species identification. On the reverse of the artworks, informative and engaging text is provided on the featured species, as well as tips on the best reserves and pelagic trips for watching seabirds. Threats facing our coastal bird species are outlined with advice on what we can do to help to reduce plastic waste or overfishing in our seas. Breeding numbers are also detailed highlighting the UK's largest breeding colonies where we can see spectacular views of seabirds in summer.

Author: Mark Riegner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Long-Legged Wading Birds Of The North American Wetlands combines Lucian Niemeyer's stunning color photography with Mark Riegner's broad scientific knowledge to produce both a beautiful and informative study of these magnificent birds.

Author: Paul Johnsgard
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1609620186
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 278

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This 100,000-word monograph summarizes the distribution, abundance and breeding biology of the 183 species of wetland-adapted birds reliably reported from South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas through 2011. These include 91 species known to breed or have historically bred in the region, 51 species that migrate through the region but are not yet known to breed or have bred there, and 41 species that are extremely rare, probably extinct, or for which evidence as to their current occurrence is questionable. Brief summaries of the breeding biology of all the regionally nesting species are provided, and information for all species is summarized as to seasonal migrations, habitats, and (in most cases) population status. There is an introductory account of the topography, climate and vegetation of the region insofar as these environmental factors influence wetland birds, six regional maps, and more than 500 references.