Ornithology - North America

by Cox

Covers all key terms of avian anatomy behaviour & taxonomy with particular application to North American ornithology. B/w illustrations 186pp 1996

by George C West

Details birding routes and travel logistics for over 60 locations. Covers the entire area paying special attention to the most popular destinations Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, the Pribilof Islands, Gambell, Nome,Juneau. Includes annotated checklist with 500 species plus subspecies and list of other animal, maps. 662pp, 2nd edition 2008

by Mel White

The first comprehensive guide to the state divides Arkansas into 5 geographic regions covering 59 sites. Full site description with location details & birding highlights. Bar graphs show seasonal abundance for 283spp & lists of mammals reptiles & butterflies are included. B/w drawings, maps, 259pp. 1995

by Keith Taylor

A very detailed & comprehensive site guide covering the whole of the state with good maps & bird lists for each area Full checklist of 456 spp with province location & seasonal bar-graphs. B/w drawings. 264pp. 1998 reprint

by Bill Pranty

A completely revised up-to-the minute fourth edition of this best selling guide to birding `The Sunshine State'. 250 prime sites are listed with detailed location instructions and brand new clearly drawn maps. Seasonal abundance bar-graphs cover about 480 species with a specialities section covering approx 180 species and their best locations. B/w drawings, 418pp. 5th edition 2005

by Lehman (ed), Paul E

Covers over 30 North American cities with specific directions and maps to the best birding sites in each city. Each chapter is authored by a local birding expert, or team of experts, 508pp. 2001

by Allen T Chartier / Jerry Ziarno

Centred in the Great Lakes, Michigan boasts 3,000 miles of shoreline, 11,000 lakes, 26,000 miles of rivers and streams and the largest sate forest system in the nation. With these diverse habitats, Michigan is particularly rich in birdlife, with 421 species on the official state list. Maps, 660pp. 2010 edition

by Richard Cachor Taylor

This is the 1995 totally revised and updated guide to this popular and important birding area. The book contains new loop trips and sites and 41 completely re-drawn maps. Unique new- style habitat charts and bar-graphs show abundance and seasonal occurrence. Black and white illustrations, maps, 374pp. Revised edition reprinted 2005

by Brad Schram

A completely revised and updated edition of the original guide by Frank Lane and Harold Holt covering an area where over 530 species of birds have been recorded. The birding routes with exact mileages give advice and guidance to hundreds of birding sites with new additions covering Death Valley National Park California Condor viewing sites and Mojave National Preserve. B/w drawings, maps, 432pp. 5th edition 2007

by Anthony W White

The islands offer an interesting mix of Caribbean & North American species including 3 endemics & many other specialities. Over 150 sites are described with details of birds to be found there plus excellent maps. 8 pages of colour photographs b/w photographs & drawings, 302pp. 1998

The largest part of this book deals with reproduction and sexual selection. Revolutionised by DNA methods, sex lives of many apparently monogamous bird species are not as straightforward as once believed. The final section descrides the behaviour of 48 non passerine families, devoting a page to each family. Illustrations, 291pp. 2003

by Summers

Describes 32 sites in Oregon's internationally famous bird- rich area with info on weather accommodation & locations. Seasonal bar graphs maps list of vagrants & accidentals. 85pp 1993 KBAS