Synopses & Reviews
The 10,000 miles of shoreline surrounding the Great Lakes is an important breeding, feeding and resting area for migrating and resident birds. Great Lakes Birds is the essential guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide helps to identify over 140 familiar species. A map featuring prominent birding hotspots has been included. 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
Great Lakes Birds is a pocket-sized, folding Pocket Naturalist guide highlighting the most commonly viewed birds in the Great Lakes region. An inset map of popular birding areas rounds out this portable resource. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of easy-to-access information.
Synopsis
One of North America's great watersheds and a true marvel of nature, the Great Lakes Basin is also home to an impressive assemblage of bird life with over 450 permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. On an almost continuous basis throughout the year, large congregations of birds can be found in phenomenal spectacles. These include endless rafts of waterfowl, waves of songbirds, big flights of raptors, and groundings of shorebirds. While exciting, it's all a lot to process, so it helps to have a portable reference to cut through the clutter and help you learn the most familiar species. The beautifully illustrated collectionGreat Lakes Birds features 140 common species and includes an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel pocket folding guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to forge a deeper and more meaningful connection with the Great Lakes Basin through its attendant bird life. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Perfect for avian aficionados, this beautifully illustrated exploration examines more than 140 species found in the Great Lakes region and includes a map featuring prominent birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
The Great Lakes watershed is the permanent or migratory home of over 450 species of birds, including the iconic common loon, whose haunting call can be heard at night throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a 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.