Great Lakes Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Spiral-Bound | March 31, 2017
James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Raymond Leung (Illustrated by)
$18.29-Free Shipping
Great Lakes Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
1 / of1
The beautifully illustrated Great 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.
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.
Publisher: Waterford Press
Original Binding: Pamphlet
Pages: 12 pages
ISBN-10: 1583550925
Item Weight: 0.22 lbs
Dimensions: 3.7 x 0.34 x 8.3 inches
“ I have purchased your Great Lakes Birds pocket guide and I have found it to be an invaluable reference to me in the field.” -Blaine Washington
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.
Quick shop
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.