Massachusetts Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species (Nature Observation North America)

ISBN: 1583551522

Author: Kavanagh Waterford Press, James

Condition: New

Nearly 500 bird species have been found in Massachusetts and the vast majority of these are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. The Bay State is located along the Atlantic flyway, making it a bird migration mecca that hosts large congregations of waterfowl and shorebirds as well as impressive flights of songbirds like warblers, tanagers, orioles, vireos, and thrushes. All of these factors make Massachusetts a great place to study and learn about birds, and it helps to have a starting point like the portable reference Massachusetts Birds. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar species 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 ideal companion 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.