Synopses & Reviews
Most of the Silver State is situated in the Great Basin, an arid plateau broken up by many short mountain ranges running from north to south. Nevada is the permanent or migratory home of 488 species of birds, including the state bird and#150; the beautiful mountain bluebird. 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.
Synopsis
Nevada Birds is a popular pocket-sized, folding guide, highlighting the most commonly seen birds in Nevada. Laminated for durability, and richly illustrated with impeccable detail, these handy guides are a great source of portable information. A state map of popular birding areas completes this reference guide.
Synopsis
This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Nevada is a tremendous place to learn about and experience bird life, with a list topping 500 and iconic species like Western Grebe, Clark's Nutcracker, Phainopepla, and state bird Mountain Bluebird. The majority of the Silver State is located in the Great Basin, which is an arid plateau interspersed with several small mountain ranges running north to south. In the low-lying Mojave Desert, there are open-country species like Verdin, Greater Roadrunner, and Sagebrush Sparrow. Birds are so ubiquitous that they can serve as an entry point into nature study, and it helps to get acquainted with the most representative species in a given area. The portable reference Nevada Birds is a great tool for this, as it features beautiful illustrations of 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 ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more deeply into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Pocket-sized and thorough, this pamphlet documents more than 140 avian species and contains a map featuring prominent, state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, it is ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
Birding opportunities in Nevada encompass both desert bird species and many types of migratory birds. Nevada Birds will help to identify over 140 familiar species with beautiful detailed illustrations. A map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots will be appreciated by Nevada 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.
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.