Synopses & Reviews
From the Sandhill Crane to the Canada Goose, more than 200 species of birds are found on the plains of Montana alone. Montana 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 is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.There is no shortage of iconic bird species in Montana, where Western Meadowlark is the state bird and fellow stand-outs like Harlequin Duck, Sprague's Pipit, and Sharp-tailed Grouse can also be found. A mix of mountains, alpine rivers, and sweeping expanses of prairie, the Treasure State is a great place to connect with the land through its avian life. Knowing where to start is a challenge, so it helps to get acquainted with an area's most representative species with a portable reference like Montana Birds. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Montana Birds is a pocket-sized, folding Pocket Naturalist guide highlighting the most commonly seen birds in Montana. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information in the backyard or out in nature. A map of popular Montana birding spots completes this indispensable resource.
Synopsis
An essential guide for bird lovers, this beautifully illustrated reference spotlights more than 140 avian species found in Montana and provides a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, it is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
The Treasure State is the permanent or migratory home of 427 species of birds, including the state bird and#150; the western meadowlark. 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.