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Birds of Florida

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Florida is home to several species found no place else in the United States, so sooner or later every birder ends up here. The Tampa Bay Area is right in the middle of all that activity.

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Audubon Guide to North American Birds

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Search by family and region, and listen to bird calls. Search by family and region, and listen to bird calls. Show less

The Empire of the Eagle

The Empire of the Eagle

An Illustrated Natural History

by Unwin, Mike

Book - 2018

Featuring chapters organized by habitat, the book investigates the lifestyle and unique adaptations of each eagle species, as well as the significance of eagles in world cultures and the threats they face from humans. Featuring chapters organized by habitat, the book investigates the lifestyle and unique adaptations of each eagle species, as well as the significance of eagles in world cultures and the threats they face from humans. Show less

Featuring chapters organized by habitat, the book investigates the lifestyle and unique adaptations of each eagle species, as well as the significance of eagles in world cultures and the threats they face from humans. Featuring chapters organized by habitat, the book investigates the lifestyle and unique adaptations of each eagle species, as well as the significance of eagles in world cultures and the threats they face from humans. Show less

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The Meaning of Birds

The Meaning of Birds

by Barnes, Simon

Book - 2018

An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how they achieve the miracle of flight, why they sing, what they tell us about the seasons of the year, the uses of feathers, and what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change. An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how they achieve the miracle of flight, why they sing, what they tell us about the seasons of the year, the uses of feathers, and what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change. Show less

An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how they achieve the miracle of flight, why they sing, what they tell us about the seasons of the year, the uses of feathers, and what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change. An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how they achieve the miracle of flight, why they sing, what they tell us about the seasons of the year, the uses of feathers, and what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change. Show less

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Peterson Guide to Bird Identification -- in 12 Steps

Peterson Guide to Bird Identification -- in 12 Steps

by Howell, Steve N. G

Book - 2018

A guide to identifying birds breaks the process down into twelve easy steps that can be used by someone at any skill level. A guide to identifying birds breaks the process down into twelve easy steps that can be used by someone at any skill level. Show less

A guide to identifying birds breaks the process down into twelve easy steps that can be used by someone at any skill level. A guide to identifying birds breaks the process down into twelve easy steps that can be used by someone at any skill level. Show less

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North on the Wing

North on the Wing

Travels With the Songbird Migration of Spring

by Beehler, Bruce McP

Book - 2018

The story of an ornithologist's journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada. The story of an ornithologist's journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada. Show less

The story of an ornithologist's journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada. The story of an ornithologist's journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada. Show less

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The Seabird's Cry

The Seabird's Cry

The Lives and Loves of the Planet's Great Ocean Voyagers

by Nicolson, Adam

Book - 2018

Describes the plight of seabirds, whose numbers are on the decline, and relays the importance of their voyages on sustaining life on Earth. Describes the plight of seabirds, whose numbers are on the decline, and relays the importance of their voyages on sustaining life on Earth. Show less

Describes the plight of seabirds, whose numbers are on the decline, and relays the importance of their voyages on sustaining life on Earth. Describes the plight of seabirds, whose numbers are on the decline, and relays the importance of their voyages on sustaining life on Earth. Show less

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The Splendor of Birds

The Splendor of Birds

Art and Photographs From National Geographic

by Howell, Catherine Herbert

Book - 2018

An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. Show less

An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. An elegant collection of the best artwork and photography from the National Geographic archives depicting the magnificence of birds. Show less

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Raptor

Raptor

A Journey Through Birds : With A New Preface

by Lockhart, James Macdonald

Book - 2017

Creatures both worshipped and reviled, raptors have a talon-hold on the human heart and imagination. With his book, Lockhart unravels these complicated ti...Show more Creatures both worshipped and reviled, raptors have a talon-hold on the human heart and imagination. With his book, Lockhart unravels these complicated ties in a work by turns reverent and euphoric—an interweaving of history, travel, and nature writing at its best. A hymn to wanderers, to the land and to the sky, and especially to the birds. Show less

Creatures both worshipped and reviled, raptors have a talon-hold on the human heart and imagination. With his book, Lockhart unravels these complicated ti...Show more Creatures both worshipped and reviled, raptors have a talon-hold on the human heart and imagination. With his book, Lockhart unravels these complicated ties in a work by turns reverent and euphoric—an interweaving of history, travel, and nature writing at its best. A hymn to wanderers, to the land and to the sky, and especially to the birds. Show less

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Birds, Art, Life

Birds, Art, Life

A Year of Observation

by Maclear, Kyo

Book - 2017

A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant. A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant. Show less

A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant. A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant. Show less

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Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist

Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist

by Meisel, Paul

Book - 2017

Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding and environmentally sound way to enhance any garden by attracting birds. This book offers informed a...Show more Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding and environmentally sound way to enhance any garden by attracting birds. This book offers informed advice on siting, nesting, and feeding, along with 17 practical step-by-step construction projects. Show less

Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding and environmentally sound way to enhance any garden by attracting birds. This book offers informed a...Show more Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding and environmentally sound way to enhance any garden by attracting birds. This book offers informed advice on siting, nesting, and feeding, along with 17 practical step-by-step construction projects. Show less

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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Book - 2017

This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy. This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy. Show less

This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy. This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy. Show less

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Birdmania

Birdmania

A Remarkable Passion for Birds

by Brunner, Bernd

Book - 2017

As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams. As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams. Show less

As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams. As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams. Show less

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A History of Birds

A History of Birds

by Wills, Simon

Book - 2017

Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a...Show more Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a lustful creature? Which bird was killed and hung up to predict the weather? And what was an 'arse-foot'?Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds. Show less

Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a...Show more Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a lustful creature? Which bird was killed and hung up to predict the weather? And what was an 'arse-foot'?Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds. Show less

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The Wonder of Birds

The Wonder of Birds

What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and A Better Future

by Robbins, Jim

Book - 2017

Examines the ecologically and spiritually invaluable contributions to humans made by our feathered friends, from the hummingbird that influenced the Wrigh...Show more Examines the ecologically and spiritually invaluable contributions to humans made by our feathered friends, from the hummingbird that influenced the Wright brother’s airplane design to the song of the chickadee, considered to be the most sophisticated language in the animal world. Show less

Examines the ecologically and spiritually invaluable contributions to humans made by our feathered friends, from the hummingbird that influenced the Wrigh...Show more Examines the ecologically and spiritually invaluable contributions to humans made by our feathered friends, from the hummingbird that influenced the Wright brother’s airplane design to the song of the chickadee, considered to be the most sophisticated language in the animal world. Show less

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All About Backyard Birds

All About Backyard Birds

Eastern & Central North America

by Cornell University

Book - 2017

Presents information about 120 common birds in the eastern and central regions of North America, describing habitat, size, shape, color patterns, behavior, range, and backyard tips for each species. Presents information about 120 common birds in the eastern and central regions of North America, describing habitat, size, shape, color patterns, behavior, range, and backyard tips for each species. Show less

Presents information about 120 common birds in the eastern and central regions of North America, describing habitat, size, shape, color patterns, behavior, range, and backyard tips for each species. Presents information about 120 common birds in the eastern and central regions of North America, describing habitat, size, shape, color patterns, behavior, range, and backyard tips for each species. Show less

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Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America

Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America

by Pieplow, Nathan

Book - 2017

The first comprehensive guide to the sounds of eastern North American birds, featuring an innovative visual index that allows readers to quickly look up unfamiliar sounds in the field. The first comprehensive guide to the sounds of eastern North American birds, featuring an innovative visual index that allows readers to quickly look up unfamiliar sounds in the field. Show less

The first comprehensive guide to the sounds of eastern North American birds, featuring an innovative visual index that allows readers to quickly look up unfamiliar sounds in the field. The first comprehensive guide to the sounds of eastern North American birds, featuring an innovative visual index that allows readers to quickly look up unfamiliar sounds in the field. Show less

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