Birdwatching in New Hampshire - Softcover

Masterson, Eric A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584659866 ISBN 13: 9781584659860

Publisher: University Press of New England, 2013

Synopsis

NOTE: This book is a guide book for finding birds in New Hampshire and not a bird identification book.

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.

About this title

About the Author

ERIC A. MASTERSON was vice president of development and nature tours at New Hampshire Audubon. He currently serves on the New Hampshire Rare Bird Committee and is a seasonal editor for the quarterly journal New Hampshire Bird Records.

Review

Valley News"

"One of the keys to bird watching, which he discusses in his book, is that sighting birds is not always a matter of happy accident. Luck plays a part, but he's learned over the years that you can better your chances by knowing when birds migrate, their preferred habitats and stopping points. "It's a game of timing and weather and geographic location," he observed. "It's a learned skill when things are going to occur, and where they're going to occur."--Valley News

"In addition to tips on how to recognize the best birding weather, what times of day are best and how to use binoculars or telescopes, Masterson devotes a chapter to each of six regions of the state. Maps show how to reach many of the best birdwatching sites and Masterson includes descriptions of what birds are likely to be seen at each location. Each chapter includes Masterson's personal anecdotes about his own experiences in the area. He also writes at length about how weather can impact a day of birding -- how wind patterns, cold fronts and warm fronts at different times of the year can make all the difference when it comes to spotting birds in the field."--Manadnock Ledger Transcript

One of the keys to bird watching, which he discusses in his book, is that sighting birds is not always a matter of happy accident. Luck plays a part, but he's learned over the years that you can better your chances by knowing when birds migrate, their preferred habitats and stopping points. "It's a game of timing and weather and geographic location," he observed. "It's a learned skill when things are going to occur, and where they're going to occur."-- "Valley News"

In addition to tips on how to recognize the best birding weather, what times of day are best and how to use binoculars or telescopes, Masterson devotes a chapter to each of six regions of the state. Maps show how to reach many of the best birdwatching sites and Masterson includes descriptions of what birds are likely to be seen at each location. Each chapter includes Masterson's personal anecdotes about his own experiences in the area. He also writes at length about how weather can impact a day of birding -- how wind patterns, cold fronts and warm fronts at different times of the year can make all the difference when it comes to spotting birds in the field.-- "Manadnock Ledger Transcript"

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of New England
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1584659866
• ISBN 13: 9781584659860
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232