Bøger udgivet af R W MORSE CO

"A comprehensive bird field guide for the State of Arizona with over 900 photographs. Small enough to fit in cargo pant pockets. More than 500 species of birds are described including alternate plumages, voice, habitat, elevation ranges, behavior and noteworthy comments. Color coded range maps for all major species illustrate seasonal occurrences. Nationally, Arizona has the greatest number of hummingbirds. A specific chart shows which elevations hummingbirds can be located."--Provided by publisher.

"Revised and expanded from Birds of the Puget Sound Region (R.W. Morse Company, 2003)"--Title page verso.

LIKE TO WATCH BIRDS? Here's your guide to the birds of Southern California ... one of the country's top birding destinations. This bird guide features: *Bird descriptions by acclaimed Southern California authors and bird experts, Kimball L. Garrett and Jon L. Dunn *Over 550 stunning color photographs of the birds, most by renowned wildlife photographer, Brian E. Small *Learn how to identify the local birds, where they live, and what they eat *Record your observations on each page *Compact enough to fit in your pocket.

Designed for beginning and experienced birders. David Quady and his nationally acclaimed fellow authors have written text for the over 390 species of birds that are found from Monterey County to the northern border of California in our best-selling format: Description, Similar Species, Seasonal Abundance, Where to Find, Habitat, Diet and Behavior, Voice and Did You Know. More than 500 photographs illustrate species, often in different plumages. The photos have been selected and reviewed by the team of authors for regional accuracy. Two maps illustrate key birding spots and the northern California habitats. A ten page habitat section introduces the sixteen unique geographic regions that support the bird diversity of northern California and highlight the importance of habitat conservation. A Quick Guide to Local Birds, at the front of the book, provides an easy reference to the pages that provide a complete description of the different birds.

Arizona is a mecca for bird watchers worldwide. With over 500 recorded species, birders come from across the country to see Arizona birds and the occasional Mexican rarity. Both visitors and residents of Arizona can benefit from this book which is meant as an armchair reader and for birding adventure road trips. The outstanding Arizona landscape and wealth of birdlife is revealed by longtime resident Charles J. Babbitt. He is a retired lawyer, past president of the Maricopa Audubon Society and past member of the Arizona Bird Committee. A well-respected writer and field trip leader, Charles has birded in Arizona for over 40 years. With its maps and descriptions of when and where to go birding, this title is the ideal book for beginning and experienced birders who want to enjoy some of the best bird watching in Arizona.