The Backyard Bird Lover S Field Guide

Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015068821936

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The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide by Sally Roth Pdf

A stunning full-color guide to one of America's most popular hobbies, with a region-by-region approach that unlocks the key to quick and easy bird identification. Some 63 million Americans report that they enjoy observing their avian friends from their homes, and newcomers join the backyard bird-watching ranks all the time. But how do backyard birders learn who's who when typical field guides bombard them with choices that take forever to sort out? The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide keeps it simple with a regional approach that cuts the possibilities down to size. Instead of poring over hundreds of species that don't come anywhere near our own backyard, readers will find about 30 of the most likely prospects for each of seven regions of the country. Each entry is packed with advice on favorite foods, welcoming plants, and other temptations to lure birds to the backyard, along with glimpses into the birds' personalities. Sally Roth has a gift for conveying her passion for the subject along with her extensive knowledge. "Roth's love for birds and her hands-on practical experience are inspiring," say Sharon Dunn and Michael Dunn, owners of the Duncraft Birdfeeding Catalog, about Roth's Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. Filled with you-can-do-it features, such as tricks to help birders identify birds in a flash and ways to avoid confusing two similar birds, this new field guide will receive similar praise.

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781452177397

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht Pdf

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1594866031

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The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide by Sally Roth Pdf

A guide for backyard birders offers a regional approach designed to help ease the identification of different species and includes descriptions of each species' favorite foods, behavior, and characteristics.

Author : C R Merriam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1074135105

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A Bird Watching Log For the Enthusiast by C R Merriam Pdf

This beautiful vintage style bird log is perfect for those long walks along the nature trail. If you spot a bird just pull out the convenient 6 by 9 glossy notebook and fill in the blanks. We have made it simple and easy for you. Use it as a yearly reference guide as well. Just check your timeline from last year and see if the migration is going according to plans.

Author : David Allen Sibley
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307545978

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Sibley's Birding Basics by David Allen Sibley Pdf

From the renowned author of the New York Times best seller The Sibley Guide to Birds, a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to identifying birds in the field. Sibley's Birding Basics is an essential companion for birders of all skill and experience levels. With Sibley as your guide, learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you. When you know the clues that show you why there’s no such thing as, for example, “just a duck” birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf! The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America’s premier birder and best-known bird artist, turns his attention to the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds, unlocking the clues to their identity. In 200 beautifully rendered illustrations and 16 essays, this scientifically precise volume distills the essence of Sibley’s own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to “naming” the birds. Birding Basics reviews how one can get started as a birder—the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field—as well as the basic concepts of bird identification and the variations that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. Sibley also provides critical information on the aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.

Author : Jan Mahnken
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073946927

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The Backyard Bird-Lover's Guide by Jan Mahnken Pdf

Provides advice on feeding and housing birds, and offers detailed information on such types of birds as water birds, thrushes, swallows, tanagers, cardinals, towhees, sparrows, and finches.

Author : Bill Thompson,Connie M. Toops
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 061890445X

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Hummingbirds and Butterflies by Bill Thompson,Connie M. Toops Pdf

Peterson Field Guides and Bird Watchers Digest team up to provide expert advice on attracting, feeding and identifying hummingbirds and butterflies, in a book that includes range guides and full-color photos for the most common species. Original. 20,000 first printing.

Author : John Shewey,Tim Blount
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604696653

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Birds of the Pacific Northwest by John Shewey,Tim Blount Pdf

Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier! Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly encountered in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. This comprehensive, full-color guide is organized to follow the order in which groups and species are presented by the American Union. Range maps for each species provide valuable information for identification.

Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594869105

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Backyard Bird Secrets for Every Season by Sally Roth Pdf

Birds follow a cycle that depends on the seasons: When caterpillars are at their peak in summer, bird nests are filled with hungry babies hollering for food; in winter, a high-fat menu at the feeder helps birds make it through the night. By taking advantage of these natural cycles to plan feeder offerings and garden beds, readers can turn their backyard into an irresistible haven for a colorful assortment of birds in all kinds of weather. Highlights of this captivating book include features such as: - comprehensive explanations of how seasonal changes like spring rains and winter winds affect bird habits and behaviors in the backyard - hints and tips for attracting birds by offering what they need in each season, such as crushed eggshells when mother birds need extra calcium for egg-laying - Snazziest Stars and Supporting Cast--which birds can be attracted in which seasons - Cheat Sheets for Migration--when to expect various migratory visitors - interesting insight into feeding routines, courtship and mating rituals, and nesting areas to create a hospitable habitat - Build or Buy--quick-and-easy birding projects As many as one in five Americans already consider themselves birders, and this spirited and fun guide will seduce many newcomers to bird watching's bountiful pleasures.

Author : Jonathan Alderfer,Paul Hess
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426209284

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National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America by Jonathan Alderfer,Paul Hess Pdf

Essential for the millions of Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards—whether experienced birders or new birding enthusiasts—from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America. No matter where you live—in the country, city, a high-rise or house—this handy guide will quench your curiosity about the feathered creatures in your midst. It features 150 of the most common and interesting birds likely to be observed at backyard feeders, nesting nearby or just migrating through. An indispensable visual index of all 150 species appears on the inside front and back laminated covers, making identification a snap. Beginning with Backyard Basics, an easy-to-follow, richly illustrated presentation on observing and identifying birds—with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds, birdhouses, and bird-friendly landscapes to entice nesting—the book is full of National Geographic’s iconic field guide images and maps. Core species on everyone’s list—such as robins, woodpeckers, bluebirds and chickadees—are featured in two-page spreads including practical tips with additional imagery. Sidebars captivate with interesting and little known facts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1439503281

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The Sibley Guide to Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : George Harrison
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1988-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780671663742

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The Backyard Bird Watcher by George Harrison Pdf

Provides advice and step-by-step instructions for converting a back yard into a bird sanctuary.

Author : Robert Dolezal
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762109971

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Birds in Your Backyard by Robert Dolezal Pdf

Turn your backyard into a blissful bird sanctuary-create an appealing habitat to attract birds and watch them thrive. This indispensable guide for bird enthusiasts is a comprehensive and richly illustrated volume-with over 600 full-color photos. Together with a little careful planning and planting you can turn your yard into a bird and butterfly oasis. It's several books in one: * An A-to-Z landscaping guide to identify over 75 flowers and plants * A field guide includes over 170 varieties of birds and butterflies with key information on: how to identify them by their markings, how they behave, and which feeder foods they like the best * A bird-watching guide to understand the basics of bird-watching and what equipment might be needed to observe or photograph birds Plus, a how-to guide filled with step-by-step instructions for easy-to-build projects. Learn how-to: * Plant your garden with bird-friendly trees, plants, hedges, ground cover, seed- producing flowers, and fruit-bearing shrubs and vines * Build and mount your own birdhouses, boxes, perches, and shelters * Identify the best plants for creating nesting sites; grow bird seed; and add a birdbath or pond Let Birds in Your Backyard reveal its secrets for creating an irresistible garden and welcoming landscape alive with birds and butterflies.

Author : Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1990-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0307336565

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Birds of North America by Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun Pdf

Text and illustrations identify 645 species of birds.

Author : Randi Minetor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781493022359

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New England Bird Lover's Garden by Randi Minetor Pdf

New England Bird Lover's Garden helps you maximize your home birding experiences and attract a wider variety of birds. With over 100 full-color photos and concise, informative text, it provides indispensable details on what foods, plants, trees, water sources, and nesting materials will attract particular species. It helps you make the right choices the first time—and avoid costly mistakes.