Birds Of Cape May New Jersey

Author : Kevin T. Karlson
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0764335340

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Birds of Cape May, New Jersey by Kevin T. Karlson Pdf

New Jersey's southern Cape is host to huge annual bird migrations, making Cape May one of the best bird-watching locations in the world. Over 400 species have been spotted here. See exquisite photographs that present shore, prey, and song birds commonly seen at Cape May in lively action and flight themes. Birds are shown in foliage appropriate to different seasons, with anecdotes and natural history in concise photo captions. This is a treasure for all who love birds and wildlife photography.

Author : Clay Sutton,Patricia Sutton
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811731340

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Birds and Birding at Cape May by Clay Sutton,Patricia Sutton Pdf

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site Insider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spots Describes birding opportunities any time of the year Geography, topography, weather patterns, and unique natural features make Cape May, New Jersey, one of the most important birding sites in North America. Throughout the year thousands of birders travel to Cape May from around the country--and across the ocean--to witness the arrival of tens of thousands of raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds. In this guide, Cape May birders can find out exactly when and where in the region to go, what birds they're likely to see, why the birds are there, and what factors could affect the birds' behavior. Filled with the authors' photos, this book offers insider information that will help any birder make the most of a visit. It features a complete Cape May bird list and a description of the region's history complemented by images that show how Cape May has changed over the years, and how it has stayed the same.

Author : Thomas Connor
Publisher : Atlantic Monthly Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0871134756

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Season at the Point by Thomas Connor Pdf

Conveys the story of the birds and birders that gather in Cape May Point, N.J., describing the adaptations, migratory patterns, and aerodynamics of the birds.

Author : Witmer Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Birds
ISBN : PSU:000029159581

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Bird Studies at Old Cape May by Witmer Stone Pdf

Author : Clay Sutton,Pat Sutton
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811750776

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Birds and Birding at Cape May by Clay Sutton,Pat Sutton Pdf

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site. Insider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spots. Describes birding opportunities any time of the year.

Author : Joanna Burger,Michael Gochfeld
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 081352766X

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25 Nature Spectacles in New Jersey by Joanna Burger,Michael Gochfeld Pdf

From mating horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay to goldenclub and orchids at Web's Mill Bog, the authors reveal Garden State nature at its best. 99 illustrations. 3 maps.

Author : Pete Dunne,Kevin Karlson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691156941

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Gulls Simplified by Pete Dunne,Kevin Karlson Pdf

A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification This unique photographic field guide to North America’s gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls—gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides. Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species—a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull. An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds. Provides a simpler approach to gull identification Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull

Author : David Wheeler
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813549217

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Wild New Jersey by David Wheeler Pdf

Wild New Jersey brings the reader on a real-life safari through the Garden State's wildlife and natural wonders."-Tom Gilmore, President, New Jersey Audubon Society.

Author : William J. Boyle
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813530857

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A Guide to Bird Finding in New Jersey by William J. Boyle Pdf

New Jersey is one of the smallest and most densely populated states, yet the remarkable diversity of its birdlife surpasses that of many larger states. Well over 400 species of birds have been recorded in New Jersey and an active birder can hope to see more than 300 species in a year. William J. Boyle has updated his classic guide to birding in New Jersey, featuring all new maps and ten new illustrations. The book is an invaluable companion for every birder - novice or experienced, New Jerseyan or visitor. A Guide to Bird Finding in New Jersey features: * More than 130 top birding spots described in detail * Clear maps, travel directions, species lists, and notes on birding * An annotated list of the frequency and abundance of the state's birds, including waterbirds, pelagic birds, raptors, migrating birds, and northern and southern birds at the edge of their usual ranges * A comprehensive bibliography and index The guide also includes helpful information on: * Birding in New Jersey by season * Telephone and Internet rare bird alerts * Pelagic birding * Hawk watching * Bird and nature clubs in the state

Author : Jonah Perelman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0464149762

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Birds of the Jersey Shore by Jonah Perelman Pdf

Discover the birds of the Jersey Shore from your living room. New Jersey provides the most varied and exciting birding in North America! Birds of the Jersey Shore provides a comprehensive overview of the birds that breed or migrate during the spring in New Jersey. Featuring dozens of color photos that reveal the rarities and regulars of the Jersey Shore in the spring. This book is not only directed at birders and nature enthusiasts, but any one interested in the hidden beauty of the Jersey Shore.

Author : U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (N.J.)
ISBN : MINN:31951D01955870K

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Edwin B. Forsythe and Cape May National Wildlife Refuges by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pdf

Author : Larry Niles,Joanna Burger,Amanda Dey,Kevin Kalasz,David Mizrahi (Ph.D.),Humphrey Sitters
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 081355246X

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Life Along the Delaware Bay by Larry Niles,Joanna Burger,Amanda Dey,Kevin Kalasz,David Mizrahi (Ph.D.),Humphrey Sitters Pdf

Life Along the Delaware Bay focuses on the area as an ecosystem, the horseshoe crab as a keystone species within that system, and the crucial role that the bay plays in the migratory ecology of shorebirds. Lawrence Niles, Joanna Burger, and Amanda Dey examine current efforts to protect the bay and identify new efforts that must take place to ensure it remains an intact ecological system. Over three hundred stunning color photographs and maps capture the beauty and majesty of this unique treasure, one that must be protected for generations to come.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788148910

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Ecotourism Marshaling Resources to Promote New Jersey's Ecotourism Treasures by Anonim Pdf

Presents testimony from interested parties on whether the State should promote ecotourism as a policy to promote both environmental protection and economic development in NJ. Covers: how to use scarce resources to promote ecotourism in the state, and how to encourage the growth of ecotourism markets while maintaining environmental quality in the state. Witnesses include representatives from a number of environmental groups (Nature Conservancy, Wetlands Inst., etc.) as well as the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection and state and local travel and tourism groups, planning boards, and chambers of commerce.

Author : William J. Boyle Jr.
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691144108

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The Birds of New Jersey by William J. Boyle Jr. Pdf

New Jersey provides some of the most varied and exciting birding in North America, and more than 450 species have been recorded in the state. Yet there has been no comprehensive and readily available guide to the status and distribution of all these species--until now. The Birds of New Jersey is the most up-to-date and succinct guide for the birds of New Jersey and includes all species known to the state from historical times to the present. Featuring over 200 color photos of rarities and regular species, this book authoritatively provides individual entries that include a summary of status and seasonal distribution, and comments on changes over time. Detailed color-coded maps accompany species accounts, and for species recorded five or fewer times, dates and locations of each record are noted. The introduction examines the state's geography, the history of bird records, and background information to species accounts, and the extensive bibliography guides birders to original sources used in the book. This is the essential resource for birders, ornithologists, and nature enthusiasts interested in the birds of New Jersey and the greater surrounding region. Most up-to-date status and distribution guide for New Jersey and surrounding region All bird species known to the state Species accounts describe the preferred habitat and abundance of species Range maps in color detail seasonal distribution For migratory birds, spring and fall migration times indicated More than 200 color photographs of rare and common species

Author : Jen A. Miller
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581578737

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Explorer's Guide Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May: A Great Destination (Second Edition) by Jen A. Miller Pdf

Expert coverage of the distinctive 47 miles of southern New Jersey shore region, from Atlantic City to Cape May. Featuring expert coverage of the distinctive New Jersey shore region, from Atlantic City to Cape May. Jen Miller uncovers the fast-paced excitement that is Atlantic City, catering to visitors who are captivated by casino gambling, world-class entertainment, and nonstop nightlife. In addition, this upbeat guide includes Cape May information for bird-watchers, beachgoers, and fans of Victoriana: tour the town by trolley, enjoy culinary delights from crabcakes to international cuisine, or simply relax by the ocean. Finally, the ultimate Jersey Shore getaway—the Wildwoods—tempts with saltwater taffy, funnel cakes, fresh breezes, and countless other delicacies.