A BIRDER’S GUIDE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA All serious North American birders eventually end up in Southern California. This is not due to Hollywood, Disneyland, or Malibu beaches. The vast, varied topography that is Southern California has recorded over 555 naturally occurring bird species, many of which are near endemics to its geography. Each of Southern California’s many habitats offers its own specialties, and this guide will help you to find them all. Sooner or later, dedicated birders must come to Southern California. The birding routes, with instructions and exact mileages between suggested stops, guide resident and visiting birders to hundreds of birding sites. New to this edition are chapters covering Kern River Valley, the rugged Clark Mountain wilderness, southeastern California’s Blythe region, Sespe Condor Sanctuary, coastal Ventura County, and birding hot spots in suburban San Fernando Valley.

A Birder's Guide to Southern California

Science & Math

Schram, Brad

Nature & Ecology

American Birding Association, Incorporated

Florida is one of the most popularbirding destinations in the WesternHemisphere—and it is well-served bythe most popular birdfinding guide everpublished, Bill Pranty’s A Birder’sGuide to Florida, released in 1996.For international birders Floridaoffers an accessible, confortableintroduction to subtropical birding.North America birders savor Floridaas the place to see species not foundelsewhere in the US or Canada, suchas Snail Kite, Short-tailed Hawk,Black-hooded Parakeet, MangroveCuckoo, Black-whiskered Vireo, orFlorida Scrub-Jay. These are but a fewof the Florida specialties that makea trip to the Sunshine State such anexciting adventure for birders.Bill Pranty, with the help of dozensof the State’s birders, has now rewrittenhis acclaimed 4th edition. More than330 birding sites are describted, andmore than 400 species accounts arenow included.A Birder’s Guide to Florida’scomprehensive introduction helpsbirders to understand seasonalbird distribution in Florida’s varioushabitats. Whether you are hoping tosee fairly common birds such as WhitecrownedPigeon, or are searching forelusive birds such as Black Rail, or wishto be surprised by the discovery ofan unconventional bird such as ScalyheadedParrot, this birdfinding guideand your field guide are the only booksyou’ll need!

A Birder's Guide to Florida

Bill Pranty

Few states show more dramatic contrasts in their environment than Washington. Elevations range from sea level to over 14,000 feet. Precipitation varies from over 200 inches annually on the Olympic Peninsula, nurturing a temperate rain forest and mountaintop glaciers, to a mere six inches in parts of the Columbia Basin, where near-desert conditions prevail. Between these extremes, an array of aquatic and terrestrial communities supports a remarkable diversity of bird species. This revised version of A Birder's Guide to Washington brings current the 2003 first edition, and, in the process, adds a number of new destinations, while eliminating a few that are no longer worthwhile. The guide details hundreds of birding routes and sites in the state, together with year-round access instructions and birding advice. Over 220 maps pinpoint the most productive destinations in the field and offer regional overviews to help with trip planning. An annotated checklist of 510 species recorded in the state through 2014 gives information about status and habitat associations, while the seasonal abundance and regional occurrence bar graphs will assist birders in locating regularly occurring species.

A Birders Guide to Washington, Second Edition

Washington Ornithological Society

Great year-round birding, grand scenery, and a birdlist that includes some of the most sought-after and beautiful birds in all of North America make A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona the essential guidebook for residents and visitors to this area. This fifth edition includes expanded bar graphs keyed to habitats, with seasonal and abundance information for 514 species. In addition, there is an annotated Specialties section which provides information on the best places to find over 240 of the most interesting birds of Southeastern Arizona. Also included are maps, directions, and birding tips for the newest birding hotspots. The author, Rick Taylor, brings a wealth of field experience and boundless enthusiasm to this guide. His attention to detail provides a complete picture of the opportunities awaiting birders in Southeastern Arizona.

A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona (ABA/Lane Birdfinding Guide)

Taylor, Richard Cachor

If you like seeing large numbers of birds, you’ll love Louisiana. Although Louisiana may not have the life-listers appeal of some of the border states, probably no state in the USA can compete with Louisiana in terms of bird spectacles. Bird density, in general, is higher in Louisiana than almost anywhere in the country, and some of the concentrations are stunning. This birdfinding guide will help more people appreciate Louisiana for the special birding area that it is. A Birder's Guide to Louisiana will guide you to the best birding spots in Louisiana. Contains descriptions, maps, species lists, and directions for over 100 sites.

A Birder's Guide to Louisiana (ABA Birdfinding Guides)

Lyon, Charles

Gibbons, Richard

Breedlove, Roger

One of the world’s premier birding destinations, BELIZE can be the perfect introduction to tropical birding for those new to the tropics and a birding paradise for all levels of birders. The country’s dozens of great birding sites spread across the contrasting habitats of the famous barrier reef and tropical islands, to the coastal plain and its renowned lagoons and rivers through lush rainforest, to the highlands of Mountain Pine Ridge with stunning waterfalls and the Maya Mountains that hide ancient Maya ruins. This small country proffers a friendly, English-speaking population proud of its conservation ethic, excellent lodging, and superb birding—all combining to make a trip to Belize one that no birder should miss! A Birder’s Guide to Belize has all the information that the visiting birder will need: Descriptions of over 100 birding sites, including a special section on nearby Tikal National Park in Guatemala. Help in locating the Belize specialty birds, among the 591 species recorded in Belize. 45 maps and directions with hundreds of GPS coordinates. Bar graphs and an annotated checklist to travel tips, lodging recommendations, advice for getting around in Belize.

A Birder's Guide to Belize

Frenz, Bert

Texas birdlife is strongly influenced by the incredible diversity of habitats found within its borders. The Rio Grande corridor is a great example of this diversity. From El Paso to Brownsville, this once-majestic river forms the 1,569-mile southern and western borders of Texas. At El Paso, the average rainfall is only nine inches per year compared to the 26-inch annual rainfall ofthe subtropical Lower Rio Grande Valley. In between can be found the magnificent Chihuahuan Desert with its mountain islands, the Stockton and Edwards Plateaus, and the brush-covered plains of South Texas.

A Birder's Guide to the Rio Grande Valley

Lockwood, Mark W.

McKinney, William B.

Paton, James N.

Zimmer, Barry R.

Great year-round birding, grand scenery, and a birdlist that includes some of the most sought-after and beautiful birds in all of North America make A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona the essential guidebook for residents and visitors to this area. This fifth edition includes expanded bar graphs keyed to habitats, with seasonal and abundance information for 514 species. In addition, there is an annotated Specialties section which provides information on the best places to find over 240 of the most interesting birds of Southeastern Arizona. Also included are maps, directions, and birding tips for the newest birding hotspots. The author, Rick Taylor, brings a wealth of field experience and boundless enthusiasm to this guide. His attention to detail provides a complete picture of the opportunities awaiting birders in Southeastern Arizona.

A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona

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