Synopses & Reviews
Over 600 species of birds provide a unique window into Californiaand#8217;s great outdoors. California Birds will help to identify over 140 familiar species with beautiful detailed illustrations. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and a back panel map highlighting the state's eco-regions and prominent birding hotspots that will be appreciated by state visitors or residents. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fold to fit into your pocket. Perfect for observing your backyard feeder guests or those species out on the trail.
Synopsis
This pocket-sized, folding Pocket Naturalist guide highlights the most commonly seen birds in California. California Birds is laminated for durability, and folds for convenience. A map inset of birding hotspots is found on the back of this colorful illustrated guide.
Synopsis
California is a bird-finding mecca with over 600 species having been found in the state. About 450 of these are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants, and among these are regional endemics like California Condor, Yellow-billed Magpie, and Island Scrub Jay. Not to be forgotten is the state bird, the delightful and quirky California Quail. Learning such a vast array of birds is a tall order, which is why the 12-panel folding pocket guide California Birds is so useful. It includes 140 common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this rich collection will allow educators, learners, naturalists, and birders to identify California's birds, while forging a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the land through its attendant avifauna. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Handy and durable, this pocket-sized pamphlet explores more than 140 avian species and contains a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. It is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
The Golden State is the permanent or migratory home of 644 species of birds, including the state bird and#150; the teardrop, top-knotted California quail. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.