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Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America: A Completely New and Expanded Version of the Classic Work by F. H. Kortright Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America: A Completely New and Expanded Version of the Classic Work by F. H. Kortright
by Frank Chap Bellrose

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"If I were permitted only one reference book on waterfowl this would be my choice ... important not only to professional wildlife administrators, but to all sportsmen, naturalists, and conservationists". -- Sports... (read more)

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Creating a Hummingbird Garden Creating a Hummingbird Garden
by Schneck

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Illustrated in full color, this book and its companion, Creating a Butterfly Garden offer clear advice for attracting beautiful little winged creatures to your backyard. Each guide identifies common species, and offers easy-to-follow instructions for... (read more)

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Why Birds Sing: A Journey Into the Mystery of Bird Song with CD (Audio) Why Birds Sing: A Journey Into the Mystery of Bird Song with CD (Audio)
by David Rothenberg

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The astonishing richness of birdsong is both an aesthetic and a scientific mystery. Evolutionists have never been able to completely explain why birdsong is so inventive and why many species devote so many hours to singing. The standard explanations of... (read more)

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Western Birds #3: Audubon Handbook: Western Birds Western Birds #3: Audubon Handbook: Western Birds
by Audubon

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"...intended to teach beginners the basic techniques of field identification and how to apply them to the birds that regularly occur in the United States...and southern Canada." - Library Journal.... (read more)

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Audubon: Life and Art in the American Wilderness Audubon: Life and Art in the American Wilderness
by Shirley Streshinsky

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This is the first biography in more than thirty years of the artist and naturalist John James Audubon -- the dreamer, vagabond, romantic, and genius who was the archetype of the passionate and steadfast frontiersman. His turbulent life was a fusion of... (read more)

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North American Birds of Prey: National Audubon Society Pocket Guide (Audubon Society Pocket Guides) North American Birds of Prey: National Audubon Society Pocket Guide (Audubon Society Pocket Guides)
by Audubon

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Brimming with concise descriptions and sharp color photographs, the National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to North American Birds of Prey is designed to be compact enough for nature-lovers to easily bring along when observing birds of prey. This... (read more)

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National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Birds (National Geographic Photography Field Guides) National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Birds (National Geographic Photography Field Guides)
by Rulon E Simmons

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Making Birdhouses Making Birdhouses
by Andrew Newton Cox

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All the Backyard Birds: East and West All the Backyard Birds: East and West
by Jack L Griggs

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<p>Owls, Hawks, Swifts & Swallows, Songbirds, Hummingbirds, Gamebirds, Doves, Woodpeckers</p> <p>Including common birds of park & roadsides</p>... (read more)

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The Stokes Birdfeeder Book: An Easy Guide to Attracting, Identifying and Understanding Your Feeder Birds The Stokes Birdfeeder Book: An Easy Guide to Attracting, Identifying and Understanding Your Feeder Birds
by Donald Stokes

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Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, each of these large-format (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) paperback books contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need -- to attract, identify, and... (read more)

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The Hummingbird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds The Hummingbird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds
by Don Stokes

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Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, each of these large-format (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) paperback books contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need -- to attract, identify, and... (read more)

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The Rise of Birds: 225 Million Years of Evolution The Rise of Birds: 225 Million Years of Evolution
by Sankar Chatterjee

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I'm sure that May 21, 1986, will remain among the most memorable days of my career. On my way to Albuquerque, New Mexico, I had stopped in Lubbock, Texas, to study the Triassic archosaurs collected by Sankar Chatterjee from the Dockum beds of west Texas.... (read more)

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The Birds of South America, Volume 1: The Oscine Passerines The Birds of South America, Volume 1: The Oscine Passerines
by Robert S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor

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At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be... (read more)

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The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
by Mark Obmascik

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Who knew that bird watching could be so astonishingly competitive? Obmascik's The Big Year follows three birding fanatics, giving us a highly amusing look at the race to hold the record of spotting the most bird species within North America in one year.... (read more)

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Music of the Birds: A Celebration of Bird Song with CD (Audio) Music of the Birds: A Celebration of Bird Song with CD (Audio)
by Lang Elliott

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We humans have strong emotional responses to the voices of the birds. Their songs can soothe the spirit and bring joy to our lives. They can also, like Poe's raven, arouse darker feelings. Listening to their melodic notes, we wonder, are birds really... (read more)

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All Things Reconsidered: My Birding Adventures All Things Reconsidered: My Birding Adventures
by Roger Tory Peterson

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Ten years after Roger Tory Peterson's death, his unique perspective on birding comes to life in these highly personal narratives. Here he relates his adventures during a lifetime of birding and traveling the world to observe and record nature. Whether it... (read more)

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Bird Atlas of Kenya Bird Atlas of Kenya
by Adrian Lewis

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Explanatory overview of Kenya's 1065 species. From typescript. Many range maps. A couple of b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)... (read more)

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Secrets of the Nest: The Family Life of North American Birds Secrets of the Nest: The Family Life of North American Birds
by Joan Dunning

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With its vivid color plates and detailed illustrations, Secrets of the Nest is an insightful look into the mysteries of birds' nesting habits. From the two-ton nest of an eagle to the tiny knot-like nest of a hummingbird, Dunning examines the diverse... (read more)

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Rare and Elusive Birds of North America Rare and Elusive Birds of North America
by William Burt

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For sixteen years, author and photographer William Burt has been on an uncommon mission. Every spring and summer since 1984, he has been in pursuit of the toughest of subjects: twenty of the least known, almost mythically elusive North American birds... (read more)

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Peterson Reference Guides: Gulls of the Americas (Peterson Reference Guides) Peterson Reference Guides: Gulls of the Americas (Peterson Reference Guides)
by Steve N Howell

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This ambitious volume covers the 36 species of gulls that occur in North and South America, with detailed information to help you identify these fascinating but challenging birds in their many and varied plumages. With 1,160 carefully chosen color... (read more)

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