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Books help us learn to identify birds by sight and sound. They deepen our understanding of birds' lives and help us enjoy birds more in our own backyards.
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$9.95Life Histories of North American Flycatchers, larks, Swallows, and their Allies: Order Passeriformes, by Arthur Cleveland Bent Ornithologist Arthur Cleveland Bent complied a 21-book masterpiece on the birds of North America. The individualed species accounts includes Bent's own writing as well as accounts he gathered from other ornithologists and observers. This Dover edition was first published in 1965. Product details Paperback Condition: Almost new, unmarked copy. Slight shelf wear. Slight shelf wear. No underlining, writing, or highlighting. Language : English
Paperback : 411 pages plus 47 pages of black-and-white illustrations ISBN : 0-486-21085-5 Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches Learn More -
$2.95This is the story of the Little Wind, who lives by a sky-blue lake in the mountains. A fable, written by Diane Porter and illustrated by Donna Seibert Miller. Paper cover, 16 pages. Published by Ideaform Press. NOTE: for some reason, which we do not understand, it seems impossible to order this book along with any other product. So if you want a copy, please make a separate order. If that causes extra shipping cost, please send an email to [email protected], and we'll take care of it. Learn More -
Life Histories of North American Birds of Prey, PART ONE, by Arthur Cleveland Bent — Almost-new Book
$9.95Sparrows of the United States and Canada: The Photographic Guide — Paperback Book (Princeton Field Guides) Paperback – Illustrated, October 11, 2009 by David Beadle and James D. Rising A classic work of ornithology, originally published in 1961. It is in almost new, unmarked copy. It shows slight shelf wear. One copy available. The book gives detailed information on the identification of species, sexes, ages, races, and forms of all the sparrows, towhees, juncos, buntings and longspurs, grassquits and seedeaters of North America. It also covers distribution, habits, habitats, molt, and voice. Particular attention is paid to the geographic variation found in many species and to comparisons with similar and confusing species. Over 350 black-and-white photographs aid in the identification of all 64 taxa of Emberizine sparrows found in the region. Learn More -
$9.95The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas (Bur Oak Book) — Pre-owned Paperback Book by Laura Spess Jackson (Author), James J. Dinsmore (Contributor), Carol A. Thompson (Contributor) The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlasthe first comprehensive statewide survey of Iowa's breeding birdsprovides a detailed record of the composition and distribution of the avifauna of the Hawkeye State. The atlas documents the presence of 199 species, 158 of which were confirmed breeding.
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This landmark volume alerts Iowans to the limited distribution of numerous species and serve as a guide to the management practicessuch as forest and wetland management, set-aside programs, reduction in farm chemical use, and crop diversitywhich could help insure that many future changes are positive ones. The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas provides a welcome and much-needed baseline for future comparisons of changes in Iowa's birdlife and, by extension, the lives of all animals in the state.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, 2nd Edition, by Dave Holderread With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals. Learn More -
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Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, these Folding Guides offer instant access to just what birders need to know. Includes all 60 species of wood warblers found east of the Rockies. Includes yellowthroats,waterthrushes, and chats. Each entry includes multiple illustrations (adult male, female, juvenile, in-flight) and detialed range map. Learn More -
$9.99Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, these FoldingGuides offer instant access to just what birders need to know. Includes 50 species of dabbling and diving ducks, swans, geese, and duck-like species-- both common and exotic- found east of the Rockies. The foldout is laminated, so it's waterproof and wrinkle resistant. It would fit in a legal-sized envelope and will slip into a book or pocket for quick reference when you're out looking at waterfowl. Learn More
