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Warblers of the Americas
Curson, Jon Quinn & Beadle, David
A comprehensive guide to the identification of all 116 species of this
enigmatic group, inluding those of North, South and Central America. Thirty-six
color plates show the major age, sex and subspecies variations for all
species. The plates are accompanied by B/W illustrations and color range
maps. Jon Curson's up-to-the-minute descriptions are based on over 10
years of field research throughout the American continents. 252 pages
c. 1994, H/C...$40.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Like New, bookplate on inside
front cover
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What Bird Did That?
by: Hansard, Peter & Silver, Burton
A driver's guide to some common birds of North America - Another bizarrely
humorous book from the delightfully eccentric mind of Burton Silver and
company. The full-color illustrations of splattered bird droppings in
this handy glove compartment guide enable the motorist to identify quickly
which species created which display on the windshield. The excreta of
a wide variety of avian species are fully described with detailed notes
on the animal's food, geographic location, and the best methods of starting
a collection. An invaluable companion for all those who wish to learn
more about birds and what they do. Color photos. 64 pgs.
c. 1991, 1st Ed, S/C...$8.95
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What You Should Know About The Purple Martin (c. 1966)
by: Wade, J.L.
Most complete and informative book ever published about purple martin.
This is the unique story of a small town, an insect-eating bird, and the
rise of both to national prominence, underscored by one of the vital issues
of the time - that of natural vs chemical pest control. B/W photos. 240
pgs.
c. 1966, H/C...$15.00
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What You Should Know About The Purple Martin (c. 1966)
by: Wade, J.L.
Most complete and informative book ever published about purple martin.
This is the unique story of a small town, an insect-eating bird, and the
rise of both to national prominence, underscored by one of the vital issues
of the time - that of natural vs chemical pest control. B/W photos. 240
pgs.
c. 1966, S/C...$15.00
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What You Should Know About The Purple Martin (c. 1979)
by: Wade, J.L.
Most complete and informative book ever published about purple martin.
This is the unique story of a small town, an insect-eating bird, and the
rise of both to national prominence, underscored by one of the vital issues
of the time - that of natural vs chemical pest control. B/W photos.
c. 1979, H/C...$15.00
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Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with Wings
by: Bittner, Mark
While living on the eastern slope of Telegraph Hill, he made a magical
discovery: a flock of wild parrots. In this unforgettable story, Bittner
recounts how he became fascinated by the birds and patiently developed
friendships with them that would last more than six years. When a documentary
filmmaker comes along to capture the phenomenon on film, the story takes
a surprising turn, and Bittner's life truly takes flight. 288 pgs.
c. 2004, P/B...$13.95
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Wings Upon The Heavens
Edited
Portraits of inspiration & warmth from the world of birds. It incorporates
31 of the finest bird prints ever published with a number of fascinating
stories pertaining to the world of birds. Together, these full-color portraits
& charming tales & accounts detail an interesting insight into
the magical world of both the bird community & the individual birds
themselves. 78 pgs.
c. 1976, H/C...$15.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very
Good, inside like new, minor shelf wear on cover
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Winter Wings: Birds Of The Northern Rockies
by: Raynes, Bert
Photos by: Mangelsen, Thomas
What Bert Raynes has done is to combine the interesting elements of natural
history & behavior with the most important aspects of identification
& habitat use associated wih each species. There is no attempt to
"dump" all of Bert's knowledge about each species onto the reader.
Carefully selected facts most important for identification, knowing where
to find birds & understanding how they make a living are presented
with a memory-enhancing narrative & photographs. The book is generously
embellished with photographs by Tom Mangelsen, a well-known & talented
wildlife photographer. Covers: waterbirds, seed-eaters & berry-eaters,
birds of prey, & carrion-eaters. 108 pgs with color photos every page.
c. 2003, S/C...$15.95
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Woodpeckers: An Identification Guide
by: Winkler, Hans
An identification guide to the woodpeckers of the world. 64 Plates with
over 200 color pictures of species. 406 pgs.
c.1995...H/C...$40.00
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Woodpeckers Of North America
by: Backhouse, Frances
An examination of the biology and environment, with an overview of its
anatomy, behavior & ecology of all 28 species of the North American
woodpecker and featuring 100 color photographs that show it in its natural
habitat. 232 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$39.95
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Woodpeckers Of North America
by: Backhouse, Frances
An examination of the biology and environment, with an overview of its
anatomy, behavior & ecology of all 28 species of the North American
woodpecker and featuring 100 color photographs that show it in its natural
habitat. 232 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C (Reg Price $39.95)...$25.00
Used
Condition: Very Good, Ex-Library Copy, Usual Library Markings
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World Of Birds
by: Fisher, James & Peterson, Roger
Information on a variety of birds including: how they live, birds of the
past, birds on the tree of life, distribution of birds, bird society,
& bird watching. 192 full-color illustrations. 191 pgs.
c. 1988, H/C...$25.00
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World of Roger Tory Peterson: An Authorized Biography
by: Devlin, John & Naismith, Grace
Roger Tory Peterson's field guides and the other books which bear his
name have instructed millions of people in the richness of the natural
world. If we were to single out his most important contribution, would
it be these remarkable books? His brilliantly life-like portraits of birds?
His extraordinary effectiveness as a spokesman for conservation and the
environment? His greatest contribution, I believe, is the sum of these
- our enlarged awareness. B/W photos. Color plates. 266 pgs
c. 1977, H/C... $15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good w/ dust jacket, edges
of dust jacket small tear, inscription inside front cover
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