{"product_id":"waterfowl-of-eastern-north-america-paperback","title":"Waterfowl of Eastern North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris G. Earley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis is an attractive handbook for novice birders, new hunters, and others wanting to name waterfowl. Summing Up: Recommended.\u003c\/i\u003e --Choice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese and other waterfowl although many of them may be sighted both to the west or to the south at times in the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated with over 400 photographs of waterfowl in their natural environment, this essential field guide illustrates the rich diversity among these birds. It is designed specifically to help birders identify ducks, geese and shorebirds and become familiar with the features and colors to look for upon sighting a bird. Species information is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWaterfowl of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e covers ducks, geese, loons, pelicans, swans, grebes, coots, cormorants, and moorhens. The sections are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Classification\u003c\/b\u003e A list of the birds in the book, how they are classified, notes similar shapes and behaviors of the dabblers; the divers; the mergansers; and the loons and grebes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Identification\u003c\/b\u003e Annotated photographs show notable physical features used to aid identification. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Waterfowl Look-alikes: \u003c\/b\u003e Comparative photographs of Gulls, Phalaropes, Aquatic Seabirds, and Rails. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Table of Seasonal Status of Waterfowl in Point Pelee National Park\u003c\/b\u003e One of North America's most important migration stopovers this is an outstanding place to see and identify waterfowl. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Bird Profiles\u003c\/b\u003e Double-page spreads of essential information and descriptions to aid in identification. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Features Comparisons\u003c\/b\u003e Photographs of 33 species that are frequently misidentified and what to look for. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Flight Comparisons\u003c\/b\u003e Photographs of Dabblers, Geese and Swans, and Divers in flight. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Finally, Chris Earley shares how readers can help waterfowl wherever they live, from a simple nesting box to bird counts. Birders and naturalists who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats will want to add this book to their library. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chris G. Earley is the Interpretive Biologist of the Arboretum, University of Guelph, where he teaches bird identification workshops. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eHawks and Owls\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSparrows and Finches\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eWarblers\u003c\/i\u003e, all specific to the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America region. His most recent book is \u003ci\u003eFeed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.5 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 May 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769525043488,"sku":"9780228102472","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1499611752d28c840a8886e668f98b84.webp?v=1780350175","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waterfowl-of-eastern-north-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}