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Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia Bruce Beehler ; photography by Middleton Evans ; technical editor, Robert F. Ringler.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Beehler, Bruce McP., author.
- Robbins, Chandler S., author of introduction, etc.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Birds--Washington (D.C.).
- Birds.
- Birds--Delaware.
- Birds--Maryland.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (481 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Manufacture:
- Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2019
- Place of Publication:
- Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019.
- Summary:
- Marvel at the majesty of Ospreys, navigate the ocean with storm-petrels, and nest with Mourning Doves, all while learning about the richness of the birds' lives, the complexities of their habits, and how we can help keep their populations vibrant and aloft for generations to come.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
- Part I Introduction
- 1 Appreciating Our Birdlife and the Gentle Art of Birding
- 2 Natural Geography and Local Bird Provinces
- 3 The Birding Seasons
- 4 Birding in Urban, Suburban, and Agricultural Landscapes
- 5 The Gift of Wild Places
- 6 Landscaping for Birds and the Environment
- 7 Feeding the Birds
- 8 Conserving Birds and Their Habitats
- Part II Bird Group Accounts
- The Waterbirds
- 9 The Waterfowl
- 10 Marsh and Wading Birds
- 11 Coastal Waterbirds
- 12 Shorebirds
- 13 Birds of the Open Ocean
- The Landbirds
- 14 Birds of Prey
- 15 Birds of Countryside, Farm, and Field
- 16 Aerial Feeders
- 17 Neighborhood, Backyard, and Feeder Birds
- 18 Sparrows and Their Terrestrial Allies
- 19 Warblers and Look- alikes
- 20 Orioles, Blackbirds, and Colorful Fruit- and Seed-eaters
- Part III Birding Tools
- 21 Best Birding Apps and Websites
- 22 Necessary Birding Gear
- 23 Planning Your Birding Field Trip
- 24 Important Institutions for Birds and Birding
- 25 Key Birding and Ornithological References
- Part IV Bird-Finding Guide
- 26 Photographic Atlas and Finding Guide
- 27 Birds Rarely Recorded in the Region
- 28 Coded Regional Checklist and Seasonal Occurrence Chart
- 29 Best Birding Localities
- Contributors
- Photography Notes
- Addendum
- Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-4214-2734-6
- OCLC:
- 1089254280
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