Product Description
by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)
Three quarters of Vermont is covered in forest, making the Green Mountain State a great place for observing and learning about birds. State bird Hermit Thrush sings its ethereal song in pine forests, while beach-maple forests host such stand-outs as Barred Owls, Wood Thrushes, and several breeding wood-warblers. Northerly spruce forests are home to Spruce Grouse and Black-backed Woodpeckers. Birds are often the entry point to nature study, so getting acquainted with the most familiar species is always useful. You can do this with the portable reference Vermont Birds, which is beautifully illustrated with 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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Vermont 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 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.
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.www.waterfordpress.com
