The Birds of Connecticut (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Birds of Connecticut The woodland consists chiefly of deciduous trees, though hem locks and cedars are common, and groves of white pine and Spruce still exist in the northwestern portion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Finding Birds in Connecticut


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Birding New England


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Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature’s ways with so little effort—if one knows what to look for. Birding New England opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding in New England. Birding New England includes sections on birding technology, equipment, identification techniques, birding “by ear,” where to view birds, field guides, optics, and other essentials to get birders of all skill levels into the field to identify birds throughout New England. Especially valuable are descriptions of habitat, feeding, nesting, and migration—informing the reader not only about what kind of bird is on the other end of the binoculars, but what it is up to as well. Includes: GPS coordinates for each species of the top three to five locations where you’re likely to see the bird and what time of year is best for this Full-color photos Over 300 species




Birdwatching in New Hampshire


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Designed to appeal to expert and backyard birdwatchers alike, this comprehensive guide reveals where, when, and how to watch and enjoy birds in New Hampshire. It not only offers the latest information about the seasonal status and distribution of birds in New Hampshire but also features a thorough introduction to the art and practice of birdwatching, including equipment, ethics, migration, conservation, and most of all, finding that "good bird." The heart of the book is the detailed descriptions and maps that outline more than 120 birding sites across the state, from the Connecticut River Valley to Jeffreys Ledge and Cashes Ledge far off the coast. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of the habits and habitats of New Hampshire birds, the author has divided the state into six regions, each with a rich diversity of birdwatching destinations. The guide also features informative accounts of the more than 300 bird species regularly seen in the Granite State, including their preferred habitats and graphs illustrating when each is most likely to be encountered. In addition, Masterson also provides a useful guide to rare and accidental bird sightings. The essential guide to birdwatching in New Hampshire for beginners and accomplished regional birders.





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50 Things to Know About Birds in Connecticut


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What is the state bird of Connecticut? What Connecticut bird whinnies like a horse? Where can you find the timberdoodle in Connecticut? If any of these questions pique your interest, then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know about Birds in Connecticut by author Matthew Ziem offers a streamlined approach to finding and appreciating birds in the state. Most books on birding tell you broad regions where birds live. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes a bit more focused and specific approach. It provides information about each bird's habitat in the state as well as some specific sites where you may have a better chance of spotting the bird. (Note: If a specific bird does not breed in the state, information about its nesting behaviors is not included.) Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, the information in these pages should provide you with a guide for hours of birdwatching pleasure! By the time you finish this book, you will know basic information about some of the noteworthy birds in Connecticut and some of the places where you are most likely to find them. So, grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did! What is the state bird of Connecticut? What Connecticut bird whinnies like a horse? Where can you find the timberdoodle in Connecticut? If any of these questions pique your interest, then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know about Birds in Connecticut by author Matthew Ziem offers a streamlined approach to finding and appreciating birds in the state. Most books on birding tell you broad regions where birds live. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes a bit more focused and specific approach. It provides information about each bird's habitat in the state as well as some specific sites where you may have a better chance of spotting the bird. (Note: If a specific bird does not breed in the state, information about its nesting behaviors is not included.) Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, the information in these pages should provide you with a guide for hours of birdwatching pleasure! By the time you finish this book, you will know basic information about some of the noteworthy birds in Connecticut and some of the places where you are most likely to find them. So, grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did!







The Warbler Guide


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A field guide that revolutionizes warbler identification Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The Warbler Guide enables you to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada. This groundbreaking guide features more than 1,000 stunning color photos, extensive species accounts with multiple viewing angles, and an entirely new system of vocalization analysis that helps you distinguish songs and calls. The Warbler Guide revolutionizes birdwatching, making warbler identification easier than ever before. For more information, please see the author videos on the Princeton University Press website. Covers all 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada Visual quick finders help you identify warblers from any angle Song and call finders make identification easy using a few simple questions Uses sonograms to teach a new system of song identification that makes it easier to understand and hear differences between similar species Detailed species accounts show multiple views with diagnostic points, direct comparisons of plumage and vocalizations with similar species, and complete aging and sexing descriptions New aids to identification include song mnemonics and icons for undertail pattern, color impression, habitat, and behavior Includes field exercises, flight shots, general identification strategies, and quizzes More information is available at www.TheWarblerGuide.com




How to Know the Birds


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"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.