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Bird is the Word

An Historical Perspective on the Names of North American Birds

By: Gary H. Meiter

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Bird is the Word

An Historical Perspective on the Names of North American Birds

By: Gary H. Meiter

More than 900 species of birds are known from North America, an avifauna made up of native year-round residents and seasonal migrants, modestly enhanced by introduced exotics and neighboring vagrants. Bird Is the Word is an unequalled compilation of the names of almost 800 of those birds and the record of how, when, where, and by whom those names were created and became parts of the history and science of North America's avifauna. This book is made up of three parts. Part I provides an introduction to the discovery and recording of North American birds by Europeans and to the scope and structure of avian taxonomy. Part II, which consists of 26 chapters and makes up most of the book, is devoted to the names of the individual species and the historical and cultural context of those names. Part III includes three appendixes, the largest of which introduces more than a hundred naturalists and other persons who participated searching for, finding, recording, naming, describing, or illustrating the birds of North America. Bird Is the Word is a rich, and readily accessible, collection of information about finding and naming the birds of North America. It is much more than a reference book; it is a journey of discovery that will enrich the reader's birding experience.

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McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company

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1935778420

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The Hawaiian Honeycreepers

Drepanidinae

By: H. Douglas Pratt

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The Hawaiian Honeycreepers

Drepanidinae

By: H. Douglas Pratt

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Oxford University Press

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019854653X

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The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation

By: Daniel J. Lebbin,Michael J. Parr,George H. Fenwick

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The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation

By: Daniel J. Lebbin,Michael J. Parr,George H. Fenwick

Whether we live in cities, in the suburbs, or in the country, birds are ubiquitous features of daily life, so much so that we often take them for granted. But even the casual observer is aware that birds don’t fill our skies in the number they once did. That awareness has spawned conservation action that has led to notable successes, including the recovery of some of the nation’s most emblematic species, such as the Bald Eagle, Brown Pelican, Whooping Crane, and Peregrine Falcon. Despite this, a third of all American bird species are in trouble—in many cases, they’re in imminent danger of extinction. The most authoritative account ever published of the threats these species face, The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation will be the definitive book on the subject. The Guide presents for the first time anywhere a classification system and threat analysis for bird habitats in the United States, the most thorough and scientifically credible assessment of threats to birds published to date, as well as a new list of birds of conservation concern. Filled with beautiful color illustrations and original range maps, the Guide is a timely, important, and inspiring reference for birders and anyone else interested in conserving North America’s avian fauna. But this book is far more than another shout of crisis. The Guide also lays out a concrete and achievable plan of long-term action to safeguard our country’s rich bird life. Ultimately, it is an argument for hope. Whether you spend your early weekend mornings crouched in silence with binoculars in hand, hoping to check another species off your list, or you’ve never given much thought to bird conservation, you’ll appreciate the visual power and intellectual scope of these pages.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226647293

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Eastern Birds' Nests

By: Hal H. Harrison

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Eastern Birds' Nests

By: Hal H. Harrison

Covers nest of bird species of all 26 states east of the Mississippi.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0395936098

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Birds of the Mid-Atlantic Region and where to Find Them

By: John H. Rappole

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Birds of the Mid-Atlantic Region and where to Find Them

By: John H. Rappole

A noted ornithologist with Smithsonian makes bird identification easy in the Mid-Atlantic Region with extensive information about every species and a full-color photo of each. 387 color photos. 346 maps.

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JHU Press

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0801870771

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Birds Do It, Too

The Amazing Sex Life of Birds

By: George H Harrison

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Birds Do It, Too

The Amazing Sex Life of Birds

By: George H Harrison

Straight from the internationally renowned bird-watching team of Kit and George Harrison comes the shocking, eye-opening truth: raw facts of love and sex among the feathered species. In Birds Do It, Too-the Harrisons introduce the reader to multiple variations of love among birds, ranging from the friendly wren in your backyard to the over-endowed alpine accentor, from the cuckolded chickadee to the lesbian gulls of Santa Barbara Island. The details are fascinating, amusing and frank. With a light, wry touch, the Harrisons chronicle scientifically accurate tidbits, as illustrator Michael James Riddet wields a delicate pencil capturing each moments in striking black-and-white detail.

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Willow Creek Press

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1623435951

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Birds of Texas

A Field Guide

By: John H. Rappole,Gene W. Blacklock

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Birds of Texas

A Field Guide

By: John H. Rappole,Gene W. Blacklock

W.L. Moody, Jr., natural history series ; no. 14." Guide to 622 birds found in Texas with information on habitat preferences, abundance, seasonal occurance, and more.

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Texas A&M University Press

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0890965455

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Birds of Mississippi

By: William H. Turcotte,David L. Watts

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Birds of Mississippi

By: William H. Turcotte,David L. Watts

The first book on the diversity, distribution, conservation, and history of birds in the Magnolia State

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1578061105

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Our Domestic Birds

By: John H. Robinson

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Our Domestic Birds

By: John H. Robinson

Reproduction of the original: Our Domestic Birds by John H. Robinson

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3732679292

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Notes on New England Birds

By: Henry David Thoreau,Francis H. Allen

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Notes on New England Birds

By: Henry David Thoreau,Francis H. Allen

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Sagwan Press

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1376786451

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A Field Guide to Birds of the Big Bend

By: Roland H. Wauer

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A Field Guide to Birds of the Big Bend

By: Roland H. Wauer

This current revision, reflecting the extensive amount of birding activites that occurs year-round at Big Bend National Park.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0877192715

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A Field Guide to Western Birds' Nests

Of 520 Species Found Breeding in the United States West of the Mississippi River

By: Hal H. Harrison

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A Field Guide to Western Birds' Nests

Of 520 Species Found Breeding in the United States West of the Mississippi River

By: Hal H. Harrison

The nests and eggs of all the common birds found west of the Mississippi are covered in detail - 520 species in all. More than 400 photographs show the nests and eggs in their typical habitats. Descriptive text includes color, shape, and number of eggs for each species, plus information on nesting materials, construction, and dimensions.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618164375

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Birds of the West Indies Second Edition

By: Herbert A. Raffaele,James Wiley,Orlando H. Garrido,Allan Keith,Janis I. Raffaele

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Birds of the West Indies Second Edition

By: Herbert A. Raffaele,James Wiley,Orlando H. Garrido,Allan Keith,Janis I. Raffaele

An updated edition of the acclaimed field guide to the spectacular birds of the West Indies Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully updated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated book features detailed accounts of more than 600 species, describing identification field marks, range, status, voice, and habitat. There are more than 100 beautiful color plates that depict plumages of all species—including those believed to have recently become extinct—as well as distribution maps, a color code for endemic birds, and an incisive introduction that discusses avifaunal changes in the West Indies in the past fifteen years and the importance of conservation. Covers more than 60 new species, including vagrants, introductions, and taxonomic splits Updates the status of every species Features illustrations for all new species and improved artwork for warblers and flycatchers Color codes endemic species confined to one or just a few islands Includes many new and enhanced maps Provides bird weights for each species Compact and easy to use in the field

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Princeton University Press

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0691180512

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9780691180519

Birds of Washington State

By: Brian H. Bell,Gregory Kennedy

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Birds of Washington State

By: Brian H. Bell,Gregory Kennedy

This outstanding field guide features 318 of Washington's most abundant or notable bird species. Each account includes a full-color and detailed illustration, along with information about habitat, nesting, feeding, voice, similar species, as well as a ran

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Lone Pine Pub. International

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1551054302

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Territory in Bird Life

By: H. Eliot Howard

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Territory in Bird Life

By: H. Eliot Howard

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Wentworth Press

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0530642719

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The Avian Migrant

The Biology of Bird Migration

By: John H. Rappole

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The Avian Migrant

The Biology of Bird Migration

By: John H. Rappole

The purpose of migration, regardless of the distance involved, is to exploit two or more environments suitable for survival or reproduction over time, usually on a seasonal basis. Yet individual organisms can practice the phenomenon differently, and birds deploy unique patterns of movement over particular segments of time. Incorporating the latest research on bird migration, this concise, critical assessment offers contemporary readers a firm grasp of what defines an avian migrant, how the organism came to be, what is known about its behavior, and how we can resolve its enduring mysteries. John H. Rappole's sophisticated survey of field data clarifies key ecological, biological, physiological, navigational, and evolutionary concerns. He begins with the very first migrants, who traded a home environment of greater stability for one of greater seasonality, and uses the structure of the annual cycle to examine the difference between migratory birds and their resident counterparts. He ultimately connects these differences to evolutionary milestones that have shaped a migrant lifestyle through natural selection. Rather than catalogue and describe various aspects of bird migration, Rappole considers how the avian migrant fits within a larger ecological frame, enabling a richer understanding of the phenomenon and its critical role in sustaining a hospitable and productive environment. Rappole concludes with a focus on population biology and conservation across time periods, considering the link between bird migration and the spread of disease among birds and humans, and the effects of global warming on migrant breeding ranges, reaction norms, and macroecology.

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Columbia University Press

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0231518633

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A Manual of Bird Study; A Description of Twenty-Five Local Birds with Study Options

By: William H. Carr

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A Manual of Bird Study; A Description of Twenty-Five Local Birds with Study Options

By: William H. Carr

A Manual of Bird Study; A Description of Twenty-Five Local Birds with Study Options has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

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9356787859

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Church of Birds

An Eco-History of Myth and Religion

By: Ben H. Gagnon

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Church of Birds

An Eco-History of Myth and Religion

By: Ben H. Gagnon

As humanity steadily decimates the global bird population, scientists and scholars are discovering that birds may have played a greater role in shaping human evolution than primates. Our distant ancestors imitated birdsong to develop language and followed bird migration flyways around the world, consistently settling in prime bird habitat. Church of Birds is an eco-history of human evolution that’s supported by recent scientific discoveries, ancient myth, and sacred texts. Across dozens of cultures, migratory birds were seen as divine agents of a benevolent sun, delivering seeds to the landscape in spring and guiding souls to a heavenly paradise in the fall. These mythic roles were ultimately incorporated into Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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John Hunt Publishing

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1803411236

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The American Robin

By: Roland H. Wauer

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The American Robin

By: Roland H. Wauer

The American Robin is North America's most widespread songbird, with a range extending from Alaska, Canada, and Newfoundland to the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala. Its ruddy red breast and cheerful song have also made it one of our most beloved birds—as American as apple pie, as familiar a harbinger of spring as the first daffodil. Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin have chosen the American Robin as their state bird, while a pair of robins grace the Canadian two dollar bill. In this book, Roland Wauer offers a complete natural history of the American Robin for a popular audience. Combining his own observations as a field naturalist with data gleaned from the scientific literature, he describes the American Robin from every angle—appearance and biology, distribution, behavior, life cycle, and enemies and threats. In addition, he explores the legends and lore surrounding robins and offers suggestions for attracting them to your yard.

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Univ of TX + ORM

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029275986X

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Winged Sentinels

Birds and Climate Change

By: Janice Wormworth,Cagan H. Sekercioglu

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Winged Sentinels

Birds and Climate Change

By: Janice Wormworth,Cagan H. Sekercioglu

The ability of the birds to show us the consequences of our own actions is among their most important and least appreciated attributes. Despite the free advice of the birds, we do not pay attention', said Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1947. From ice-dependent penguins of Antarctica to songbirds that migrate across the Sahara, birds' responses provide early warning signs of the impact of climate change. Winged Sentinels: Birds and Climate Change uses colourful examples to show how particular groups of birds face heightened threats from climate change and to explore how we can help birds adapt in a warming world. Generously illustrated with colour photographs, the book is a fascinating insight into what climate change means for birds, and the potential consequences of ignoring these warning signs.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139503804

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A Dictionary of English and Folk-Names of British Birds

By: H. Kirke Swann

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A Dictionary of English and Folk-Names of British Birds

By: H. Kirke Swann

Originally published in 1913. This fascinating book contains detailed information on nearly 5000 bird names, including provincial, local and dialect names indicating the locality and meaning where possible. The Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish and some Irish names have also been added. Many of the earliest bird books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Charles Press Pubs(PA)

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1445505096

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Feathers and Scales

Writings About Birds and Butterflies

By: Roland H. Wauer

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Feathers and Scales

Writings About Birds and Butterflies

By: Roland H. Wauer

The author retired from the National Park Service after a 32-year career as a park ranger, biologist, and administrator. He worked in seven national parks: Crater Lake, Death Valley, Pinnacles, Zion, Big Bend, Great Smoky Mountains, and the Virgin Islands. He also served as Southwest Region Chief Scientist in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and as Chief of Resource Management and Chief Scientist for the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. Since retirement, he has authored 31 books on the National Parks and wildlife, and two novels: Natural Inclinations, One Man’s Adventures in the Natural World, and Ruins to Ruins, From the Mayan Jungle to the Aztec Metropolis. Ro lives in Bryan, Texas.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1669811751

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The Mentor, Game Birds of America

By: Edward H. Forbush

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The Mentor, Game Birds of America

By: Edward H. Forbush

Reproduction of the original: The Mentor, Game Birds of America by Edward H. Forbush

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3752345829

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Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba

By: Arturo Kirkconnell,Orlando H. Garrido

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Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba

By: Arturo Kirkconnell,Orlando H. Garrido

This fully updated second edition of Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba offers a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the identification of the more than 370 recorded species and 29 extant endemic species in the country. It incorporates changes to the composition of the avifauna of Cuba while remaining an accessible introduction to Cuban birds--including the irresistible Cuban Tody, the dazzling Cuban Trogon, and the diminutive Bee Hummingbird--the smallest species of bird in the world. All new design features 95 color plates and more than 700 images, depicting male, female and, when relevant, juvenile plumages. Species accounts include range maps, detailed descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, a list of habitats where the bird is found, behaviors, and vocalizations. Winter and breeding plumages are included for migratory species--extremely useful for identifying the large number of birds that migrate south from North America. A definitive guide from the country's best birders, Arturo Kirkconnell and Orlando H. Garrido, Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba presents a wealth of knowledge accumulated over a lifetime of work.

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Comstock Publishing Associates

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1501755811

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Audubon's Birds of America

By: John James Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson,Virginia Marie Peterson,Walton H. Rawls

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Audubon's Birds of America

By: John James Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson,Virginia Marie Peterson,Walton H. Rawls

All of John James Audubon's brilliant bird engravings are graced by illuminating commentary by Roger Tory Peterson, one of America's best-known ornithologists, in this diminutive, yet lavish volume. 435 engravings. 900 illustrations, over 470 in full color.

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1558592253

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Bluebirds and Their Survival

By: Wayne H. Davis,Philippe Roca

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Bluebirds and Their Survival

By: Wayne H. Davis,Philippe Roca

Bring more bluebirds into your life with this “lavishly illustrated [and] easy-to-read” how-to book (Manchester Enterprise). Bluebird expert Wayne H. Davis tells how to attract and care for this beautiful and gentle bird and offers solutions to the most common bluebird problems. Since bluebirds are almost entirely dependent on people for providing nesting sites, the book contains plans for erecting a structure that will attract bluebirds to a safe habitat. Instructions for building and maintaining a “bluebirds trail,” complete with drawings of various bluebirds houses and guards against predators, are also included. Davis shares his plans for his specially designed Kentucky Bluebird Box?a unique bird house attractive to the Eastern Bluebird but unsuitable for the bluebird’s rivals?as well a variety of other plans for using materials as inexpensive as milk cartons and scavenged pipes. A chapter by professional photographer Philippe Roca offers tips on photographing bluebirds. Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, Davis will help ensure your success in attracting and raising bluebirds. “To ensure the survival of bluebirds (a North American native threatened by sparrows and starlings), the authors instruct on how to build habitats, distribute winter feed, and foil enemies, both feathered and furred. Scientific research is cited to back the authors’ claims on the best diet, nesting locations, and shelters. Finally offered are photography lessons and specific birdhouse designs, from simple milk jugs to a sparrow-inhibiting nest box. Bird-watchers, earnest and casual, will benefit from this guide.” —Booklist

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813183227

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