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By admin, on April 30th, 2012
National Geographic Guide to Bird Watching Sites, Western US
This guide for the beginning to intermediate or casual birder showcases the best and most accessible sites for observing birds for the states west of the Mississippi.’
List Price: $ 21.00
Price: $ 3.54
By admin, on April 24th, 2012
Michigan Bird Watching : A Year-Round Guide
There are no state-specific books on how to appreciate birds and learn more about them. Like gardening, bird watching is a regional hobby, and the birds that frequent the backyards of Missouri differ from the birds found in Michigan. This series targets beginning and intermediate bird watchers from each Midwestern state.
The books are state-specific and highlight the birds that are found in each state. In addition to the profile, each bird entry includes a map to identity the specific range covered by the bird.
100 birds are presented via full-color photographs for accurate identification.
Full-color seasonal section informs the reader of: the migrating birds that can be seen that month, the foods that attract those birds, the plants that can assist in attracting birds.
Our partner, Bird Watcher’s Digest, has sold more than 4 million copies of their booklets on bird varieties, bird habitat, feeding, and related
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By admin, on April 17th, 2012
If you’re just starting out on your bird watching hobby, then you will know that you need either binoculars or a telescope for bird watching. However, there are a few points you should be aware of when buying a telescope for bird watching.
Consider the expense: As a new bird watcher, you may not have a huge budget, but don’t worry, there are lots of different priced telescopes on the market and you could even get a second hand one. Bear in mind though that the more you pay the better your telescope will be.
Read the reviews: Although you can read reviews on Amazon, I would recommend that you buy a specialist magazine for the best opinions when buying a telescope for bird watching. You can always make your purchase from Amazon, usually at a saving on high street prices.
Portability: Unless you’re going to set up your telescope in your back yard or on
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By admin, on April 16th, 2012
Florida Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide
Like gardening, bird watching is a fast-growing regional hobby. Now, Cool Springs Press brings its proven method of successful state-specific gardening approach to bird watching guides. In collaboration with Bird Watcher’s Digest, these bird watching guides provide accessible, credible advice.
The birds that frequent the backyards of Florida differ from the birds that frequent the backyards of Tennessee. In addition to unique descriptions, each bird profile includes a range map to identify the each bird’s North American distribution. One hundred birds are profiled, each with a color photograph, to ensure accurate identification. A seasonal section informs the reader of: Migrating birds that can be seen during that season The foods and plants that can attract those birds Where to go to view year-round and migrating birds
Cool Springs Press’s partner, Bird Watcher’s Digest, has sold more than 4 million copies of their booklets on bird species, bird habitat, feeding,
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By admin, on April 14th, 2012
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America (National Geographic Backyard Guides)
Essential for the estimated 62 million Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards—from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America.
No matter where you live—in the country, city, a high-rise or house—this handy guide will quench your curiosity about the feathered creatures in your midst. It features 150 of the most common and interesting birds likely to be observed at backyard feeders, nesting nearby or just migrating through. An indispensable visual index of all 150 species appears on the inside front and back laminated covers, making identification a snap.
Beginning with Backyard Basics, an easy-to-follow, richly illustrated presentation on observing and identifying birds—with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds, birdhouses, and bird-friendly landscapes to entice nesting—the book is full of National Geographic’s iconic
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