Birding

University of Texas Press. New. 1998. Paperback. ISBN: 0292765843. Brand new and pristine in original shrinkwrap. ; (Corrie Herring Hooks Series) ; Trade PB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 216 pp; The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. The book provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the region. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, and most likely habitat.. more information

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Univ of Texas Pr. 1996. Softcover. ISBN: 0292791011. New and unread, uncreased. ; Trade PB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; The West Indies offer so much more than sun, sand, and shopping. This sweeping arc of islands, which runs from Cuba to Grenada and includes the Virgin Islands, teems with a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Up to 40 percent of the plants in some forests are found nowhere else on earth, while the West Indian flyway is a critical link in the migratory routes of many birds. In A Birder's West Indies, Roland Wauer takes you on an island-by-island journey of discovery. He describes the unique natural features of each island and recounts his often fascinating experiences in seeking out the nearly 400 species of birds known in the West Indies. His accounts give insight into the birds' habitats, status, and ecology and record some of the threats posed by human activities. For readers planning trips to the West Indies, Wauer also includes helpful, up-to-date facts about the best times to travel, the kinds of entry and customs systems to expect, the money exchange services available, and general information about weather, food, and accommodations.. more information

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