National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites: Eastern U.S.
de Mel White, National Geographic Society (Ed. National Geographic Society) Isbn : 0792273745
17.53 € / 114.99 FF
Guide to Birdwatching Sites Eastern U.S. Discover the best places to see birds in the Eastern United States with National Geographic as your guide. Dedicated to beginning and intermediate birders, the National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites takes you to the birding hot spots, both highly visited and lesser known. Features include: Special species lists, best seasons to visit, and insider's advice Detailed directions and 8 easy-to-read area maps Descriptions of birds and their behavior 193 vivid color photos and illustrations National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites -- Western U.S. also available

The Grebes: Podicipedidae
de Jon Fjeldsa (Ed. Oxford University Press) Isbn : 0198500645
146.19 € / 958.94 FF
Grebes are unusual and fascinating birds, with spectacular courtship behaviour and floating nests which enable them to spend their entire lives in water. In he Grebes, Jon Fjeldsa provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of their origin and evolution, biology, and how they have adapted to exploit their environment, beautifully illustrated with maps, line figures, and his own stunning paintings, in full colour.

Cruickshank's Photographs of Birds of America: 177 Photographs and Text
de Allan D. Cruickshank (Ed. Dover Publications) Isbn : 0486234975
9.14 € / 59.95 FF
Great ornithologist, photographer presents 177 closeups, groupings, panoramas, flightings, etc., of about 150 different birds. Expanded Wings in the Wilderness.«...can only be described as superb...At twice the price, this marvelous book would be a bargain.»#8212 ; The Florida Naturalist.«The most magnificent bird photographs in the world...»#8212 ; Commonweal.

Great Lakes Birds
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583550925
4.97 € / 32.6 FF
Great Lakes Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. When visiting anywhere in the Great Lakes area, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide that reviews familiar species found in nearshore habitats throughout the region. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

New York's 50 Best Places to Go Birding in and Around the Big Apple
de John Thaxton (Ed. City and Company) Isbn : 1885492669
12.53 € / 82.19 FF
Grab your binoculars ! Long overdue, the first comprehensive, authoritative, witty, insidery, beautifully illustrated, must-have guide to birding in New York City is now in print. Watch thousands of pure white snow geese suddenly take to the air and float like confetti before the NYC skyline, two miles distant across gleaming Jamaica Bay. Stand on a platform 50 yards from a spectacular Atlantic Ocean beach and observe 5,000 hawks cruise by in an afternoon. Search for intensely-colored warblers in Prospect Parks Vale of Kashmir, Central Parks Strawberry Fields, Forest Parks Watering Hole, or High Rock Parks Loosestrife Swamp. Visit a reservoir where upwards of 30 eagles swoop in before dusk to roost in vast stands of white pine that border the water and cover the surrounding hills. Check ou...

Internet Guide to Birds and Birding: The Ultimate Directory to the Best Sites Online
de Jack Sanders (Ed. International Marine Publishing) Isbn : 0071353240
19.16 € / 125.68 FF
Go Birding on the World Wide Web ! This one-of-a-kind guide quickly puts the very best bird-watching resources of the Internet at your disposal. For both backyard birders and globe-trotting birding enthusiasts, this treasury describes more than 1,000 great websites, forums, and newsgroups--all related to birds and bird-watching and packed with information you can use to identify birds, hear bird songs, see birds in action, learn more about bird behavior and biology, plan a birding expedition--or simply surf for birding information on the World Wide Web. Descriptions and reviews of every site direct you to the wealth of resources on the Internet. You'll find everything from plans for birdhouses to guidelines on choosing binoculars, sites devoted to specific birds such as raptors, waterfowl,...

Kansas Breeding Bird Atlas
de William H. Busby, John L. Zimmerman (Ed. University Press of Kansas) Isbn : 0700610553
29.23 € / 191.74 FF
Given its central location and favorable habitats, Kansas is blessed with a surprising diversity of birds: 453 species documented within its borders. This book focuses on the 203 species that breed in the state--from the Green-winged Teal to the Great-tailed Grackle--to create an accurate and timely reference based on standardized methods of data collection. The Kansas Breeding Bird Atlas represents the efforts of 180 volunteers who diligently sought out birds over six years, observing their...

Georgia Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species
de James Kavanagh (Ed. Waterford Press) Isbn : 1583551107
4.97 € / 32.6 FF
Georgia Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

Birds of the West Indies
de Herbert Raffaele (Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 069111319X
21.46 € / 140.77 FF
Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three beautifully...

Birds of the West Indies
de Herbert Raffaele, James Wiley, Orlando H. Garrido, (Ed. C.Helm) Isbn : 0713649054
61.55 € / 403.74 FF
Fully illustrated, easy to use, and completely up-to-date, Birds of the West Indies is the only field guide that covers all of the bird species known to occur in the region--including migrants and infrequently occurring forms. Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, status and range, habitat, and voice. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies many species accounts, and plumages of all species are depicted in ninety-three beautifully...