Virginia Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species - Paperback

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

Virginia is a great place to observe and learn about birds, owing to its varied topography and mix of different ecosystems, which range from high-altitude Appalachian peaks to coastal marshes. Almost two thirds of the state is forested with verdant hardwoods, making Virginia attractive to both breeding and migratory songbirds. Lowland swamp forests are prime nesting grounds for luminous Prothonotary Warblers as well as richly colored Wood Ducks. Coastal wetlands are magnets for waterfowl, sandpipers, plovers, and other wading birds. Appalachian forests host various wood-warblers, and numerous alpine ridges lie along major raptor migration pathways. Over 500 bird species have been recorded in Virginia, a number that can feel overwhelming at times. It helps, then, to have a portable reference on hand to cut through the clutter and focus on a smaller group of representative species. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Virginia Birds, which features illustrations of 140 common and familiar species 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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Virginia 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.

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