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Hawks & Owls of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

By: Chris G. Earley

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Hawks & Owls of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

By: Chris G. Earley

Birds of prey can be particularly difficult to track for a variety of reasons: - Nocturnal behavior - Remote habitats - Migratory patterns - Swift flight speeds Hawks and Owls depicts both the subtle differences and rich diversity among these awe-inspiring birds. With crisp, clean photographs and precise identification notes, this guide makes quick and accurate classifications easier. The families of birds includes: New world vultures Osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies Caracara and falcons Barn and bay owls Typical owls The information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Color pictures and range maps accompany the text. The 180 photographs from award-winning photographers show these birds in their natural environments through the seasons. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference. Hawks and Owls is a sturdy, pocket-sized field guide that will be indispensable to naturalists, students and birders at all levels of experience, from Florida to Ontario.

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134

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Firefly Books

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1552978478

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9781552978474

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

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Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

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A field guide to warblers.

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138

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1552977099

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9781552977095

Sparrows & Finches of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

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A field guide to sparrows and finches.

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1552977072

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Waterfowl of Eastern North America

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Waterfowl of Eastern North America

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This is an attractive handbook for novice birders, new hunters, and others wanting to name waterfowl. Summing Up: Recommended. --Choice The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese and other waterfowl although many of them may be sighted both to the west or to the south at times in the year. Illustrated with over 400 photographs of waterfowl in their natural environment, this essential field guide illustrates the rich diversity among these birds. It is designed specifically to help birders identify ducks, geese and shorebirds and become familiar with the features and colors to look for upon sighting a bird. Species information is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. Waterfowl of Eastern North America covers ducks, geese, loons, pelicans, swans, grebes, coots, cormorants, and moorhens. The sections are: Classification A list of the birds in the book, how they are classified, notes similar shapes and behaviors of the dabblers; the divers; the mergansers; and the loons and grebes. Identification Annotated photographs show notable physical features used to aid identification. Waterfowl Look-alikes: Comparative photographs of Gulls, Phalaropes, Aquatic Seabirds, and Rails. Table of Seasonal Status of Waterfowl in Point Pelee National Park One of North America's most important migration stopovers this is an outstanding place to see and identify waterfowl. Bird Profiles Double-page spreads of essential information and descriptions to aid in identification. Features Comparisons Photographs of 33 species that are frequently misidentified and what to look for. Flight Comparisons Photographs of Dabblers, Geese and Swans, and Divers in flight. Finally, Chris Earley shares how readers can help waterfowl wherever they live, from a simple nesting box to bird counts. Birders and naturalists who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats will want to add this book to their library.

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0228102472

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Book's by Chris G. Earley

Hawks & Owls of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

Hawks & Owls of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America

Sparrows & Finches of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

Sparrows & Finches of the Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America

Waterfowl of Eastern North America

Waterfowl of Eastern North America

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