Author : Joan Easton Lentz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 35,45 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520243217
This easy-to-use handbook is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. A perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds. 120 color plates.
Author : Herbert Clarke
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,46 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Birds
ISBN : 9780878422333
A non-technical introduction to 215 frequently encountered bird species from nine diverse bird habitats of southern California. Includes 252 striking color photos by the author. The region covered by this book includes the eight southernmost counties of
Author : Alvaro Jaramillo
Publisher : American Birding Association S
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935622505
"The "American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of California" includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with nearly 450 crisp, color photographs, it includes clearly written descriptions along with tips of when and where to see birds penned by an expert Californian birder."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Greg R. Homel
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781936913954
Birds of Southern California is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to the incredibly varied birdlife ofSouthern California, from the coast to the mountains to the inland deserts, Salton Sea and Lower Colorado River Valley. Stunning digital photographs depict130species of common and notable birds enabling users to identify nearly every commonly-occurring and regional bird specialty they encounterday or nightin an area spanning from Morro Bay south along the Pacific Coast (including the Channel Islands) to the Mexican Border, east to the Nevada and Arizona State linesand all points between. Aimed at beginning and intermediate birders, the guide will easily fit into any daypack, pocket or glove compartment, facilitating easy field identificationwhether in a backyard, on a family vacation, or a serious birding trip visiting the best birding hot spots inthe Southland.
Author : Howard L. Cogswell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 19,20 MB
Release : 2024-03-29
Category :
ISBN : 0520319958
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
Author : Stan Tekiela
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1647551994
Identify Birds with California’s Best-Selling Bird Guide! Make bird-watching in California even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 176 species of California birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 176 species: Only California birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes six new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of California Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
Author : David Fix
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 16,9 MB
Release : 2020-06-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780986786273
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.
Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395911747
"The Birder’s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are shown on easy-to-read range maps.
Author : Rich Stallcup
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,30 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 9780520276178
The Northern California coast--from Monterey County to the Oregon border--is home to some of the richest avian habitats on the North American continent. Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast provides a comprehensive ecological overview of this extensive and diverse region. It features detailed discussions of the area's most common waterbirds, raptors, and landbirds and highlights the most productive birding sites in each Northern California coastal county. Accessibly written and user-friendly, this guide contains nearly 250 species accounts that focus on seasonal rhythms and behavioral characteristics of each species. More than 130 color photographs and hand-drawn sketches depict the birds in context, and maps and occurrence charts indicate when readers might spot each species.
Author : Fred Heath
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,77 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 9780878424757
Everyone from the novice to the seasoned butterfly enthusiast will find this book useful and enjoyable. More than 250 color photographs fill this guide to these beautiful bugs, enabling the reader to identify 89 species of Southern California butterflies, along with their favorite habitats and food plants. The book includes information on butterfly classification, life cycle and behavior, butterfly watching, creating a garden to attract butterflies, and protecting habitat and endangered species. There is also a species checklist for recording butterfly sightings.--From publisher description.
