Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest

A chance meeting, a warm friendship, and an unforgettable bond of love--two of God's creatures unexpectedly find comfort in the middle of turmoil.

The success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada.

Travel the world to a variety of amazing locations - from jungle to desert to woodland to ocean and see if you can spot the birds that are hiding there.

Eminent and highly respected nature writer Richard Mabey regards Whistling in the Dark as one of his Top Ten most significant books.

This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009.

Designed to help birders and banders identify, age, and sex all seventeen species of hummingbirds found in North America, this is the only identification guide devoted entirely to hummingbirds that includes up-close, easy-to-use illustrations.

No book has ever before specifically focused on the birds of prey of New Mexico.

The Last Beach is an urgent call to save the world's beaches while there is still time.

After reading J.

With a writer’s eye and an explorer’s spirit, Mark Walters travels the state to report on the natural history and current predicament of Florida’s flagship bird, providing a portrait of a species on the brink.

Millions of people know a little bit about efforts to save the whooping crane, thanks to the movie Fly Away Home and annual news stories about ultralight planes leading migratory flocks.

Eastern waterfowlers, who know the black duck best, regard this big dusky bird as the top game bird against which all other ducks are measured.

The success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada.

Birding is one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities, but it can seem intimidating for beginners who don't know where, when, or how to search for birds.

Bird-watchers know there is a list of species that regularly and dependably come to dine at backyard bird feeders.

Get to know all the birds that will flock to your yard throughout the year, and how to attract those that need a little extra persuasion to visit.

Practical and easy-to-follow information on how to create a backyard habitat that will attract a variety of birds throughout the year, from cardinals, orioles, and chickadees to woodpeckers, hummingbirds, bluebirds, goldfinches, and more.

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site.

Where to look for birds close to home--often-overlooked spots in cities and suburban neighborhoods that can be bird magnets.

More than 100 beautiful color photographs of Bald Eagles in flight and in the nest.

How to get good, then better, then even better at identifying birds in the field-and have fun doing it.

Information on migratory flight patterns, flight speed and distance, travel seasons, calls of migrating birds, and more.

*; Illustrated natural history information on a popular backyard visitor, covering feeding behaviors, courtship, nest building, raising young, migration, and more*; Focus on Baltimore and Bullocks Orioles but with information on every North American species*; How to make your yard or garden more attractive to oriolesThe brilliant flash of an orioles orange or yellow plumage against a black background is a welcome sign of spring for birders and backyard bird-watchers alike.

Songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, birds of prey.

Filling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds--the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species.

Engaging natural history information for a general audience on one of the most beloved groups of birds, including tips on attracting and watching hummingbirds.

*; Real-life scientific adventure*; A thought-provoking exploration of how the Endangered Species Act works--and how it failsThirty years ago, researchers discovered a previously unknown species of bird in the rain-soaked and remote mountains of Hawaii.

*; Concise introductions to popular subjects*; Fascinating did you know?

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

"e;This may be the most original cross-species love story I've ever read.

THE WILD DUCK CHASE is the basis for "e;The Million Dollar Duck,"e; a documentary feature film, directed by Brian Golden Davis and written by Martin J.

What is it like to be a swift, flying at over one hundred kilometres an hour?

After reading J.

An Eternity of EaglesThe Human History of the Most Fascinating Bird in the WorldA compulsively readable natural and social history, An Eternity of Eagles is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.

Through a hundred short vignettes accompanied by stunning avian portraits, Bird Brains takes a look at the antics, behaviors, and idiosyncrasies of wild birds from the viewpoint of a professional wildlife biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer.

Birds of Alaska is a field guide to the most common and sought-after species in the state.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

An Eternity of EaglesThe Human History of the Most Fascinating Bird in the WorldA compulsively readable natural and social history, An Eternity of Eagles is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.

Falcon Field Guides[TM] are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.

Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state.