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Watching birds of prey has never been more enjoyable! With the Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide, you have everything you need to learn about and identify flying predators between Montana and New Mexico, and all states West, including Alaska.
Synopsis
Watching birds of prey has never been easier, more informative or more enjoyable! With the Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide, you have everything you need to learn about and identify flying predators found between Montana and New Mexico--and all states West, including Alaska. Modeled after the acclaimed line of "Birds of" field guides, this user-friendly book is organized for efficiency and features full-color photographs, gee-whiz facts and more.
Synopsis
Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever Stan Tekiela's famous field guide features Western birds of prey: all 52 species of hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls found in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The birds are organized by group for ease of use, and each entry is accompanied by fact-filled naturalist information and gee-whiz facts that are accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders. Stunning photographs and Quick-Compare sections--such as raptors in flight--help to make watching birds of prey more enjoyable, informative, and productive.
Synopsis
Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever
With this book, watching raptors is more enjoyable, informative and productive.
- Only Western birds of prey - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the West, including the states of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming
- Organized for efficient use - species organized by group, then size from smallest to largest
- Fact-filled information - accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders
- Stunning photos - professional-quality sharpness and detail
- Stan's Notes - naturalist information and interesting gee-whiz facts not found in other guides
- Quick-Compare section - sketches, silhouettes and photos for side-by-side comparisons
Synopsis
Get Started Identifying Raptors of the West
Learn to identify raptors, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. This book features 47 species--including every species of raptor found in the West. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. So when you see a bird of prey, you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is
Book Features:
- Only Western birds of prey: every raptor species found in the West
- Organized for efficient use: species organized by group, then size from smallest to largest
- Fact-filled information: accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders
- Stunning photos: professional-quality sharpness and detail
- Stan's Notes: naturalist information and interesting facts not found in other guides
- Quick-Compare section: sketches, silhouettes, and photos for side-by-side comparisons
Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide is applicable to the states of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.
About the Author
Julie Martinez is an explorer, naturalist, freelance artist and formal art instructor. Her appreciation for insects, plants, rocks and fossils started in childhood with a collection that has grown throughout her life. Julie graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with a degree in Fine Arts and Biology. She initially worked as an illustrator for the medical field, but in the late 1980s began a freelance career, which she has enjoyed ever since. Julie's work is featured in many textbooks, journals and museum exhibits throughout North America. She is also a staff teacher at Minnesota School of Botanical Art. When not teaching, she travels with husband, Jon, exploring the wilds of the world.