American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Illinois

American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Illinois

Author: Michael L. P. Retter

Publisher: American Birding Association S

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935622628

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The diverse habitats of Illinois--savannas, rivers, marshes, forests, and beaches--offer a home for hundreds of types of birds throughout the year. And as one of the important "flyover states," Illinois welcomes hundreds of species of migrating birds during the spring and fall. From the shores of Lake Michigan in the north to the central Great Plains to the magnificent Shawnee National Forest, Illinois is a magnificent state for birds and birders. Written by a third-generation Illinoisan birder and filled with over 500 color images of birds in native habitats, this is the perfect companion for anyone interested in learning about the natural history and diversity of the state's birds and when and where to find them.


The Birds of Illinois

The Birds of Illinois

Author: H. David Bohlen

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 9780253315601

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Shows and describes the characteristics and behavior of birds commonly found in Illinois


Chicago Birds

Chicago Birds

Author: James Kavanagh

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620051764

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The Windy City isn't just a hub for commercial airlines: over 8 million birds migrate through town each autumn and spring. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes an eco-region map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.


The Last of the Market Hunters

The Last of the Market Hunters

Author: Dale Hamm

Publisher: SIU Press

Published: 1996-09-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780809320769

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Duck hunting has changed greatly since the days of unlimited duck kills, as the limit of fifty ducks a day established in 1902 has fallen to the present three. A legitimate hunter now, Dale Hamm learned the art of market hunting—taking waterfowl out of season and selling them to restaurants—from his father during the l920s. During the l930s and l940s, he kept his family alive by market hunting. At the peak of his career, Hamm poached every private hunting club along the Illinois River from Havana to Beardstown. After market hunting died out, Hamm became a legendary and almost respected—albeit controversial—character on the Illinois backwaters. He was eventually invited to hunt on the same clubs from which he had once been chased at the point of a shotgun. He hunted with judges, sheriffs, and the head of undercover operations for the Illinois Department of Conservation, all of whom knew of his reputation. He passed on to these hunting partners a lifetime of outdoor knowledge gained from slogging through mud, falling through ice, hunting ducks at three o’clock in the morning, dodging game wardens, and running the world’s only floating tavern. "I always said if anyone ever cut open one of us Hamms, all they’d find was duck or fish," Hamm once said of his family. Now in his eighties, Hamm still carries a pellet from a shotgun in his chin to remind him of a shotgun blast that ricocheted off the water and into his face. Bakke notes that it is appropriate that a man who spent his life with a shotgun in his hands should carry a bit of buckshot wherever he goes. Everyone who ever met Dale Hamm has a story about him. His own story is that of a one-of-a-kind character who, in his later years, used his considerable outdoor savvy to conserve the natural resources he once savaged. "His time and kind are gone," Bakke notes, "and there will never be another like him." This book will be of interest to anyone who has ever been hunting—or who enjoys reading about colorful people and times that exist no more.


North American Ducks, Geese and Swans

North American Ducks, Geese and Swans

Author: Ruth Soffer

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1996-07-03

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9780486291659

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Over 40 drawings depict native species in natural habitats: trumpeter swan, blue goose, common loon, ruddy duck, mallard duck, northern shoveler, many more.


Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America

Author: Guy Baldassarre

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2014-11-15

Total Pages: 1183

ISBN-13: 1421408082

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The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.


Waterfowl Identification

Waterfowl Identification

Author: Richard LeMaster

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780811729826

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Instructions for identifying 40 species of ducks, geese and swans.