National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New Jersey

Mel Baughman

ISBN 10: 0792238753 / ISBN 13: 9780792238751

Published by National Geographic Books, US, 2005

About this Item

National Geographic- publisher of the authoritative birding guide, Field Guide to the Birds of North America- expands its series of regional bird field guides, focusing on two northern birding hotspots: MICHIGAN and NEW JERSEY. New Jersey, a favourite among birders, is home to urban birds, suburban birds, and shore birds, while Michigan provides the opportunity to view glorious birds of the northland and Great Lakes areas. The variety and beauty of the bird populations in these regions make them popular destinations for birding trips, but the success and enjoyment of a trip often depends on the quality of the birding guide. National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. Each guide features 150 specimens, grouped by family with quick-reference alphabetical and colour-coded indexes that provide easy ways to identify a bird quickly. Each entry has a vivid photograph showing the bird in its native habitat. On the facing page, a list of bulleted points confirms at a glance the bird's identity.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New Jersey
• Publisher: National Geographic Books, US
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792238753
• ISBN 13: 9780792238751
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 255 grams

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Synopsis

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New Jersey provides affordable, portable, reliable, region-specific information—perfect for the novice or experienced birder. The introduction by expert birder Mel Baughman offers guidance on how to look for key birds in the region, where to look for them, and what to focus on when you find them. Each guide features 150 specimens, grouped by family with quick-reference alphabetical and color-coded indexes that provide easy ways to identify a bird quickly.

Each entry has a vivid photograph showing the bird in its native habitat. On the facing page, a list of bulleted points confirms at a glance the bird's identity. Special field notes give additional information about what to look for in a bird's behavior, and detailed maps show the range of each bird's habitat. With comprehensive coverage of the region and valuable advice from experts, these user-friendly guides will quickly become favorite companions on the journey to lifelong birding. New Jersey, a favorite among birders, is home to urban birds, suburban birds, and shore birds alike.

About the Author

Mel Baughman is an expert birder, a writer, and a conservationist. He is also the editor of National Geographic’s bestselling Reference Atlas to the Birds of North America and many of the company’s Field Guides to Birds, including those for California, Michigan, and New Jersey.