Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Books

Book Synopsis The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available. This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it''s portable enough to fit in your pocket! The guide includes: The newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape detailed descriptions of songs and calls important behavioral information and key habitat preferences The newest range maps, detailing species'' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes. Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.Trade ReviewPraise for The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America:"This is unequivocally the most spectacular compendium of North American bird identification photographs ever assembled between two covers. ...this monumental volume offers birders the most up-to-date information on field identification of North American birds currently available. ...[it] significantly resets the bar for North America field guides." - Massachusetts Audubon SocietyThis is by far the most comprehensive North American field guide I have in my possession. There are so many nice modern features that make this field guide extremely useful and user-friendly. I could go on and on. - Idaho Birding Blog[I]f one is going to own a photographic field guide for the birds of North America, the Stokes now have the most complete book on the market...you can't go wrong with this guide. - 10,000 Birds BlogThis is a glorious book put together with loving attention to detail...a superb, good-value field guide. - BBC WildlifeThe Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America is an easy-to-use, superbly designed field guide that is detailed enough to be useful for birders of all experience levels. Highly recommended. - About.com Birding Guide

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Book Synopsis The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the The New Strokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available. This easy-to-use guide features 545 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it''s portable enough to fit in your pocket! The photographs cover all significant plumages, including male, female, summer, winter, immature, morphs, important subspecies, and birds in flight. The guide includes: The newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order Special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape Detailed descriptions of songs and calls important behavioral information and key habitat preferences. The newest range maps, detailing species'' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes . Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.Trade ReviewPraise for The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America:"This is unequivocally the most spectacular compendium of North American bird identification photographs ever assembled between two covers. ...this monumental volume offers birders the most up-to-date information on field identification of North American birds currently available. ...[it] significantly resets the bar for North America field guides." - Massachusetts Audubon SocietyThis is by far the most comprehensive North American field guide I have in my possession. There are so many nice modern features that make this field guide extremely useful and user-friendly. I could go on and on. - Idaho Birding Blog[I]f one is going to own a photographic field guide for the birds of North America, the Stokes now have the most complete book on the market...you can't go wrong with this guide. - 10,000 Birds BlogThis is a glorious book put together with loving attention to detail...a superb, good-value field guide. - BBC WildlifeThe Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America is an easy-to-use, superbly designed field guide that is detailed enough to be useful for birders of all experience levels. Highly recommended. - About.com Birding Guide

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.Ackerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive book on owls. Fullydescribes and illustrates every known species and subspecies of owl, as well aspresenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work andvocalisations. Includes maps of every species and sonograms.Trade Review'A classic work...immerse yourself in its pages ' BBC Wildlife (March 2009) 'You will find this an excellent reference book, the most comprehensive on owls available.' British Birds (May 2009) 'Immerse yourself in its pages on a March evening, when spring is beckoning and local owls are starting to hoot temptingly outside the window.' BBC Wildlife (March 2009) 'This is, at this moment, the world's largest book of owls of the world.' Kaulbrief (September 2009) 'This is exactly what we have come to expect in a Helm Identification Guide: a book that is great for beginners, like me, and experts.' Peregrine (Spring 2009) 'the most comprehensive examination of owl taxa ever conducted. We thank the authors of Owls of the World for their truly significant contribution to the science and conservation of these spectacular birds.' Bulletin of the British Ornothologists Club (2010)

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses each of the world's naturalised bird species, describing how, why, when and where its introduction took place, how it became established, and the ecological and economic impacts of its presence. Each account includes maps, and there is a wealth of beautiful line drawings.Trade Review"...a useful scientific reference and an interesting book for birders to delve into" Birdwatch (May 2006) "...It is a valuable reference and an eye-opening read." Martin Collinson British Birds (June 2006) "...it can fairly claim to be the last word on the subject for some time to come." John Davies Scottish Bird News (June 2006) "The author has been rigorous in compiling and processing data drawn from a wide variety of sources...many of which are primary sources difficult to obtain... The book is highly recommended for birdwatchers...and an invaluable reference for ornithologists." Daniel Sol, Jordi Clavell and Miquel Vall-Ilosera British Ornithologists Union (2006) 'Encouraging awareness for and protection of the indigenous faunas of our planet to the fullest.' Alula (2007)

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Book SynopsisGet an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in rural areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide.Country Bird gives birdwatching new meaning by pairing scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting rural areas of North America with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics associated with country life. Vibrant illustrations help you identify the birds you see, and a journaling section at the back of the book allows you to jot down the times and places you spot a new feathered friend.Learn about birding in a new, whimsical way and meet 50 wonderful Country Birds, including:  The White-crowned Sparrow, adorned with a feather crown fit for royalty The friendly Downy Woodpecker, a great neighbor to all (except when he starts drumming!) The Northern Mockingbird, a musical diva with some of the most complex

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Book SynopsisThrough personal interviews and galleries of bird-related fabric artwork, this book celebrates birds and the artists that have been inspired and moved by them.Trade Review“The main draw are the more than 500 images of the creatures depicted in embroidery, felt, quilts, rugs, and sculptures . . . The varied artwork impresses.” -- Publishers Weekly

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