Connecticut Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Created by), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)

Located along the Atlantic flyway, Connecticut is a bird migration hotspot, especially for songbirds like tanagers, orioles, hummingbirds, and wood-warblers. State bird American Robin is one of over 400 species that are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. Bird life is so many people's entry point into nature and it can be overwhelming at first to sift through such a diverse assemblage of species. It is helpful, then, to have a portable reference like Connecticut Birds to cut through the clutter and help with getting to know the most common and familiar species. A total of 140 types of birds are featured in this collection, which also includes an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to forge a deep connection with the land through its attendant avian life. Made in the USA.

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Connecticut Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Author Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.