Best Places to Bird in the Prairies

Best Places to Bird in the Prairies
Author: John Acorn
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2018-05-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1771643277

Three local experts reveal their favorite places to watch birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In Best Places to Bird in the Prairies, three of Canada’s top birders reveal their favorite destinations for spotting local birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. They highlight thirty-six highly recommended sites, each of which has been expertly selected for the unique species that reside there. With exclusive lists of specialty birds, splendid color photography, and plenty of insider tips for finding and identifying birdlife year-round, the book is accessible and easy-to-use—an indispensable resource that will inspire both novice and seasoned birders to put on their walking shoes, grab their binoculars, and start exploring. The destinations they feature are as varied as the birds that are found there, ranging from rural to urban, easily accessible to remote. The authors provide clear maps, detailed directions, and alternative routes wherever possible to ensure the experience is satisfying for first-time visitors and experienced birders alike.

The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio

The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio
Author: Paul G. Rodewald
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9780271071275

Documents the current distribution and changes in status for over two hundred bird species in Ohio, based on surveys across the state from 2006 to 2011.

Best Places to Bird in Ontario

Best Places to Bird in Ontario
Author: Kenneth Burrell
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 177164365X

An insider’s guide to the best birding in Ontario, featuring thirty highly recommended sites. It’s no secret: Ontario’s rich natural landscape and diverse wildlife provides some of the most exceptional birdwatching Canada has to offer, attracting thousands of bird-lovers each year. In this user-friendly guidebook, local experts Mike and Ken Burrell show us why. Outlining thirty of their personal favorite spots at which to enjoy the province’s birding, they take readers on an avian tour from Point Pelee to Moosonee, Rainy River to Cornwall. Along the way, they draw from their extensive experience as professional birding guides and field biologists to share insider tips for spotting more than three hundred unique species, advice for exactly when and where to go for the best results, and helpful hints for finding rarely seen birds. Finally, they provide detailed instructions for accessing and enjoying each of the highly recommended sites. Ranging from beloved classics to remote hidden gems, many of these locales are within driving distance of Toronto, Hamilton, or Ottawa; some are even accessible on foot; and each is as spectacular as the last. With clear maps, beautiful color photos, and a wealth of useful information, Best Places to Bird in Ontario is an invaluable resource that will delight first-time and experienced birders alike.

Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania

Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania
Author: Andrew M. Wilson
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9780271056302

Maps the current distribution of all of Pennsylvania's 190 breeding birds and documents the changes in climate, habitat, and distribution since the first edition of this work. Includes habitat analyses and color photographs for each species.

Birds of Ontario: Habitat Requirements, Limiting Factors, and Status

Birds of Ontario: Habitat Requirements, Limiting Factors, and Status
Author: Al Sandilands
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0774843748

The volumes in the Birds of Ontario series summarize life history requirements of bird species that are normally part of the ecology of Ontario. This is the second volume in the series and completes the treatment of the nonpasserine bird species occurring in Ontario on a regular basis. Information on habitat, limiting factors, and status is summarized for 83 species in this volume. These topics are covered for the three primary avian seasons: breeding, migration, and winter. Habitat, nest sites, territoriality, site fidelity, annual reproductive effort, habitat loss and degradation, environmental contaminants, and a variety of other topics are covered in the species accounts. Maps depicting breeding and wintering range are presented for most species along with drawings by Ross James. Birds of Ontario is an essential reference source for wildlife biologists, environmental consultants, and planners preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. Serious birders will find the volumes of interest as well. Although the books focus on Ontario birds, the information is highly relevant to adjacent provinces and states.

The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State

The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State
Author: Robert F. Andrle
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 574
Release: 1988
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 0801416914

This generously illustrated, easy-to-use reference gives instant information on 238 birds that are native to New York State. The core of the atlas is a series of accounts of each species, each account including a distribution map with possible, probable, or confirmed breeding. Facing each map is an explanatory page of text that covers a number of topics: abundance, historical and current distirbution, habitat, and nest description and location. On the same page is an illustration of the bird, often with its nest and young.

The World's Rarest Birds

The World's Rarest Birds
Author: Erik Hirschfeld
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2013-03-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1400844908

An illustrated survey of the world's most endangered birds This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species—the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds has introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is divided into seven regional sections—Europe and the Middle East; Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America. Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species under threat there, and gives a concise description of distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62 data-deficient species.

Atlas of Breeding Birds of the Maritime Provinces

Atlas of Breeding Birds of the Maritime Provinces
Author: Anthony J. Erskine
Publisher: Nimbus Pub Limited
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: Atlas
ISBN: 9781551090108

The Atlas features over 200 maps that provide information on breeding distribution, population, and natural history, with a forecast of each species' prospects for the future.