Utah Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

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

Utah boasts a bird list of over 470 species, the majority of which are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. Across the Beehive State's three main regions -- Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau, and Great Salt Lake and desert -- are some renowned national parks where such iconic species as Dusky Grouse, Bald Eagle, White-faced Ibis, Canada Jay, and state bird California Gull can be observed. The Great Salt Lake is especially rich in waterfowl and wading birds. For many people, birds represent the entry point into nature study, so it helps to have a portable reference on hand for getting acquainted with the most familiar species. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Utah Birds, which features 140 common birds as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.

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Utah 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 8 1/4, 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.

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