Concise Coastal Bird Guide
Title | Concise Coastal Bird Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2015-05-21 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472923006 |
This beautifully illustrated field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, is packed with information on the coastal birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 170 species, all of which are illustrated with full-colour artworks that show variations in plumage for male, female, juvenile birds, breeding and non-breeding birds. The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page. Also included is an insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species. Renowned natural history artists Richard Allen, David Daly, Szabolc Kokay, Dan Cole and Stephen Message painted the artworks.
Concise Coastal Bird Guide
Title | Concise Coastal Bird Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 193 |
Release | 2015-05-21 |
Genre | Shore birds |
ISBN | 1472921798 |
This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the coastal birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 170 species, which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show - where relevant - variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page.The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species.Renowned natural history artists Richard Allen, David Daly, Szabolc Kokay, Dan Cole and Stephen Message painted the artworks.
Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast
Title | Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Easton Lentz |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | 344 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780520243217 |
This easy-to-use handbook is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. A perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds. 120 color plates.
Concise Bird Guide
Title | Concise Bird Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bloomsbury |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-08-25 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 147296375X |
A mini field guide that is packed with information on the most common birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 250 species, which are illustrated with full-colour artworks that show - where relevant - variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds.
Birds of Coastal South Carolina
Title | Birds of Coastal South Carolina PDF eBook |
Author | Roger S. Everett |
Publisher | Schiffer Pub Limited |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 2007-11-07 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780764328459 |
The coast of South Carolina is a spectacular place to observe our winged friends. Many species are to be found there, both resident and those that are passing through on their annual migrations. \nThis new book, by noted bird photographer Roger Everett, captures the birds found along South Carolina's shore in beautiful, full color images. Organized by habitats, the yard, garden, woodlands, beaches, and nature reserves, the species range from common House Wrens and Chickadees to the rarer Seaside Sparrows, Caspian Terns, and Golden-Crowned Kinglets . While not a field guide, it will aid dedicated birders and casual visitors to see the aviary that surrounds them. The photographs are amplified by the authors observations and concise, informative captions. \nEnjoy hours of pleasure viewing and reading about the birds in this special area.
Finding Birds on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail
Title | Finding Birds on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail PDF eBook |
Author | Ted Eubanks |
Publisher | Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | 274 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Bird watching |
ISBN | 1603443924 |
The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more--more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail's creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and how to bird the very best venues on this part of the Texas coast. In an opening tutorial on habitat and seasonal strategies for birding the Upper Texas Coast, the authors include tips on how to take advantage of the famous (but elusive) fallouts of birds that happen here. They then briefly discuss the basics of birding by ear and the rewards of passive birding before turning to the trail itself and each of more than 120 birding sites from the Louisiana-Texas border, through Galveston and Houston, to just south of Freeport. Advice oninding bird groups While not intended as a field identification guide, the book contains more than 175 color photographs of birds and their coastal habitat, giving readers an excellent feel for the trail's diversity and abundance. Whether you are making your annual spring pilgrimage to Texas, leisurely traveling with the family along the coast, or wondering what to do during a layover in Houston, using this book as your guide to the trail will greatly enhance your birding experience.
Concise Bird Guide
Title | Concise Bird Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bloomsbury |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 411 |
Release | 2014-10-02 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472915755 |
This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, is packed with information on 250 species of bird from Britain and the near Continent. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details of variations in plumage for male, female, juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account outlines further essential information, such as size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. Also included is a foldout insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species.