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50 Things to Know About Birds in Kansas City Missouri: A Local Guide to Birdwatching, Backyard Birds, and Urban Nature (50 Things to Know About Birds ... identification tips, and regional bird books) - Softcover

Book 37 of 49: 50 Things to Know About Birds & Birdwatching: Birdwatching guides, bird identification tips, and regional bird books

Stevens, Dawn M.; 50 Things To Know; To Know, 50 Things

 
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Synopsis

Why is Kansas City, Missouri one of the best places to see the fall migration of hawks and eagles? Where can I see a Red Bellied Woodpecker in Kansas City, Missouri? What is the state bird of Missouri? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this book is for you...
50 Things to Know about the Birds in Kansas City, Missouri by Author Dawn M. Stevens offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach. Here we present you with the regional view of the Missouri and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination. From this view, we will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the similarities between species. Kansas City, Missouri has an extraordinary geography, and there is a great overlap in breeding and wintering ranges for many species. The state is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats with irruptive specialties throughout the year. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, understanding the role birds play in their habitat brings a greater appreciation to the art of bird watching.
This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors. There is also descriptions of the most common types of birds that will be found here. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications.

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From the Back Cover

What birds share your corner of Kansas City Missouri?<br><br><i>50 Things to Know About Birds in Kansas City Missouri</i> is a beginner-friendly introduction to observing and appreciating the region's birdlife.<br><br>Inside, you will discover:<br>* Practical ways to begin birdwatching<br>* Helpful observation and identification tips<br>* Ideas for noticing birds in natural and everyday settings<br>* Guidance for watching birds respectfully<br>* Ways to make every outdoor walk more rewarding<br>* Inspiration to continue learning about local birdlife<br><br>Perfect for residents, visitors, families, students, and nature enthusiasts, this accessible guide turns ordinary surroundings into opportunities for discovery.<br><br>Start with the trees, parks, waterways, and neighborhoods around you—and see Kansas City Missouri from a new perspective.

From the Inside Flap

Discover the birds of Kansas City Missouri and begin seeing the region with fresh eyes.<br><br><i>50 Things to Know About Birds in Kansas City Missouri</i> offers an approachable introduction to local birdlife for beginners, residents, travelers, families, and nature lovers. Through 50 focused lessons, readers can build practical observation skills, learn what to look and listen for, and better appreciate the birds and habitats around them.<br><br>Whether you are watching from a backyard, walking through a park, or exploring a new trail, this book encourages patient observation, responsible birding, and a deeper connection with the natural world.<br><br>Step outside, look up, and discover the remarkable birds of Kansas City Missouri.

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