Author: Dana Gardner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781587296833
Category : Water birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Richard K. Walton
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN:
Category : Water birds
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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A portable, comprehensive field guide--brimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocket--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This streamlined volume contains an easy-to-use field guide identifying the most frequently encountered waterfowl in North America. Packed with information, it includes detailed photographs and diagrams, specific descriptions of each species, regional maps depicting nesting and winter ranges, a glossary of bird terms, and a guide to various bird family traits. An excellent and convenient reference guide to accompany any bird-lover.

Author: Terry VanDeWalle
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1609380622
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 16

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From the hefty alligator snapping turtle—the largest freshwater turtle in North America and the only turtle in the world with a predatory lure in its mouth—to the wood turtle, which uses “worm stomping” to catch earthworms, to the lovely ornate box turtle, which closes its shell completely for self-defense, the slow-but-sure turtle is an intriguing reptile. Terry VanDeWalle provides a complete description of each species, both male and female, along with distinguishing characteristics for fourteen subspecies, information about range and habitat, and natural history notes about behavior, hibernation, diet, and nesting. Two panels devoted to hatchlings provide short descriptions of the young of each species as well as photographs of some commonly seen young turtles.

Author: Richard LeMaster
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811729826
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Instructions for identifying 40 species of ducks, geese and swans.

Author: Chris G. Earley
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. Waterfowl of Eastern North America is a richly illustrated pocket-sized field guide for birders and naturalists. Full-color photographs show these birds in their natural habitats in each season. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Concise and accurate information on each species includes: Common name Biological classification Identifying features Seasonal changes to plumage color. The detailed information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. The coverage includes: Ducks and geese Swans and pelicans Loons, grebes and cormorants. Waterfowl of Eastern North America also features essential information for birders who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats.

Author: Loren M. Smith
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
ISBN: 9780896722040
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 586

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This important compilation on habitat management for waterfowl throughout North America addresses practicing waterfowl biologists and managers, researchers, and students of waterfowl ecology and management.

Author: Milton Webster Weller
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 0816615713
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 650

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Waterfowl in Winter was first published in 1988. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. The emphasis in research on waterfowl has traditionally focused on breeding as opposed to migrant or wintering birds. Scientists have long been interested in courtship, nest sites, laying, and brood-rearing, and they have also been concerned about losses of eggs, young, nesting hens, and breeding habitats, especially as they have affected the goal of increasing populations. But lately there has been an upsurge of interest and research on the migratory and wintering phases, and this volume offers ample evidence of the knowledge gained. The authors—105 waterfowl biologists—have contributed 47 chapters that range geographically from Alaska to northern South America, and from the Pacific Northwest to Nova Scotia and Florida. Their subjects include: distributional changes due to human influence; population trends and concerns over less common species; pairing and other behavior that occurs in the wintering areas and is vital to the success of the species; feeding ecology and body condition during winter; new habitats created by such activities as aquaculture and park development; losses of habitat due to development and drainage for alternate uses; lead poisoning and pollutants that are detrimental to waterfowl; habitat management for maintenance of successful populations now and in the future. Also presented are reports of workshop discussions outlining current issues and future research needs. Preparation of this volume was assisted by an editorial board comprising Bruce J. J. Batt, Robert H. Chabreck, Leigh H. Fredrickson, and Dennis G. Raveling.

Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781583556382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This beautifully illustrated guide highlights North America' s most common waterfowl species. It features breeding pairs of ducks both on the water and in flight in addition to geese and swan species. Laminated for durability, this guide is ideal for field use by hunter education, conservationists, citizen science and outdoor education programs.

Author: Harry V. Shourds
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486240831
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Detailed instructions and full-size templates for constructing 16 beautiful, marvelously practical decoys according to the time-honored South Jersey method.

Author: Laura Erickson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426210442
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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Presents information about 160 North American bird species, including facts about physical features, voice, habitat, food, and a map indicating the regions in which each species can be found.