{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-better-birder-paperback","title":"How to Be a Better Birder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerek Lovitch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential tools you need to become a better birder\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis unique illustrated handbook provides all the essential tools you need to become a better birder. Here Derek Lovitch offers a more effective way to go about identification--he calls it the \"Whole Bird and More\" approach--that will enable you to identify more birds, more quickly, more of the time. He demonstrates how to use geography and an understanding of habitats, ecology, and even the weather to enrich your birding experience and help you find something out of the ordinary. Lovitch shows how to track nocturnal migrants using radar, collect data for bird conservation, discover exciting rarities, develop patch lists--and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the ideal resource for intermediate and advanced birders. Whether you want to build a bigger list or simply learn more about birds, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Better Birder\u003c\/i\u003e will take your birding skills to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the \"Whole Bird and More\" approach to bird identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to use geography, habitats, ecology, and the weather to be a better birder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to bird at night using radar, collect conservation data, develop patch lists--and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers essential tools for intermediate and advanced birders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is useful for those wanting a convenient introduction to birding as it is currently practiced by many of the leaders in the North American field. The writing is informative and conversational, a good balance to strike when trying to make more advanced birding techniques accessible to a broader audience.\"\u003cb\u003e--Jeffrey A. Gordon, president of the American Birding Association\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerek Lovitch\u003c\/b\u003e has worked on avian research and education projects throughout the United States, has written numerous articles for birding publications, and was a columnist for \u003ci\u003eBirding\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He now owns and runs Freeport Wild Bird Supply in Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.98 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756988399904,"sku":"9780691144481","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f20573759ee8133a360dcd4f76f3287b.webp?v=1780090987","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-be-a-better-birder-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}