The Avian Enthusiast's Handbook: Unveiling The Secrets Of North American Bird Watching
The Avian Enthusiast's Handbook: Unveiling The Secrets Of North American Bird Watching

Author: Lena Adams

Publisher: Mohamed-Ilias Ali

Published: 2024-10-30

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13:

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Prepare to embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of North American birds with "The Avian Enthusiast's Handbook: Unveiling the Secrets of North American Bird Watching." This comprehensive guide, written for both novice and seasoned birdwatchers, is a treasure trove of knowledge, captivating stories, and practical advice. Within these pages, you'll discover a wealth of information, including detailed descriptions of over 200 common North American bird species, their habitats, behaviors, songs, and migration patterns. Stunning photographs and illustrations bring these feathered friends to life, allowing you to identify them with ease. The book goes beyond mere identification, offering a deeper understanding of avian ecology, conservation, and the crucial role birds play in our ecosystems. Experience the joy of connecting with these fascinating creatures through engaging narratives that explore the personal journeys of seasoned birdwatchers. Discover their passion for observing and understanding birds, the challenges they've overcome, and the profound connection they've forged with the natural world. You'll gain insights into the art of birdwatching, learning techniques for attracting birds to your backyard, identifying their calls, and capturing breathtaking moments with your camera. This handbook is more than just a guide; it's a key to unlocking a world of wonder and understanding. It empowers you to become an active participant in bird conservation, learn about the threats facing birds, and contribute to their preservation. If you've ever felt the allure of the natural world, the thrill of spotting a rare bird, or the desire to connect with nature's wonders, "The Avian Enthusiast's Handbook" is your essential companion. It's a gateway to a lifetime of enriching experiences, inspiring you to appreciate the beauty and complexity of birds and the critical role they play in our shared world.

The Complete Guide to Bird Photography
The Complete Guide to Bird Photography

Author: Jeffrey Rich

Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc

Published: 2018-09-15

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1682033597

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In this beautifully illustrated book, author Jeffrey Rich provides indispensable tips for taking polished, professional-quality photographs of birds. Catering to a wide audience, from beginners to professional photographers who are new to bird photography, he covers equipment selection and camera settings to maximize your in-camera captures and provides ideas for finessing the images in postproduction and getting the images seen. Readers will also learn when and where to find subjects that are flying, perching, nesting, eating, and mating—as well as how to attract them. Birding enthusiasts will enjoy informative text about a wide variety of birds, from swallows, to hummingbirds, to cranes, flamingos, owls, and more, and will also learn how to be a better steward of nature by behaving ethically while capturing heart-fluttering images. Illustrated with over 180 full-color images, this book is both a bonafide educational tool and a feast for the eyes.

The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birds
The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birds

Author: Rosl Rössner

Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.

Published: 2022-07-19

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1681989379

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Everything you need to know to get started in bird photography!

Whether you’re a dedicated and serious birder, a hobbyist bird watcher, or simply a lover of nature, getting great photos of birds is at the top of the list for bird lovers of all kinds. In this book, professional photographer Rosl Rössner teaches you all of her techniques, tips, and tricks for capturing fantastic bird photographs.

Starting with the gear you’ll need, Rössner discusses cameras, tripods, lenses, and more. She then moves on to finding the birds you want to photograph. While this includes locations out in the wild, she also covers zoos, parks, sanctuaries, and other easily accessible spots—which are especially great for beginning bird photographers. Rössner then thoroughly covers the camera and shooting techniques you need to know, including key lessons on exposure, composition, focus, and sharpness. Regardless of the quality of the light (front light, side light, etc.) or the season you’re shooting in (rain, snow, fog), Rössner’s got you covered.

In the final part of the book, Rössner takes you behind the scenes of 25 unique bird photographs, telling you how the image came about, plus any specific tips and tricks that were used to create the image. Featuring birds from around the world, The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Birds is a beautiful, helpful, and accessible guide for anyone getting started in bird photography.

Table of Contents
1: What Makes a Great Bird Photograph?
2: The Necessary Gear
3: Finding Birds to Photograph
4: Shooting Techniques and Composition Tips
5: The Making of 25 Photographs

Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting
Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting

Author: Catherine Rich

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1597265969

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While certain ecological problems associated with artificial night lighting are widely known-for instance, the disorientation of sea turtle hatchlings by beachfront lighting-the vast range of influences on all types of animals and plants is only beginning to be recognized. From nest choice and breeding success of birds to behavioral and physiological changes in salamanders, many organisms are seriously affected by human alterations in natural patterns of light and dark. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting is the first book to consider the environmental effects of the intentional illumination of the night. It brings together leading scientists from around the world to review the state of knowledge on the subject and to describe specific effects that have been observed across a full range of taxonomic groups, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, and plants. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting provides a scientific basis to begin addressing the challenge of conserving the nighttime environment. It cogently demonstrates the vital importance of this until-now neglected topic and is an essential new work for conservation planners, researchers, and anyone concerned with human impacts on the natural world.

Sidelights, Fanlights and Transoms Stained Glass Pattern Book
Sidelights, Fanlights and Transoms Stained Glass Pattern Book

Author: Ed Sibbett

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-28

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 048613928X

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These 180 simple designs in traditional formats for stained glass projects include a tremendous variety of patterns that includes birds, fish, florals, abstracts, geometrics, and other charming motifs.

Side Lights on English History
Side Lights on English History

Author: Ernest F. Henderson

Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9781410216267

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Extracts from letters, papers, and diaries of the three centuries up to the year 1900, with the aim of giving color and life to history. The personalities become real and definite. By such writings we are initiated as by no other possible means into the spirit of the time. Witness the execution of the Queen of Scots through the eyes of the person who was appointed to tell Lord Burleigh all about it; follow the parliaments of Charles I and of Cromwell at the hand of men who served in them. Often the chief actors are our chief informants. These are voices that speak to us directly; the rest is merely commentary.

RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds
RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds

Author: Mark Carwardine

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-01-19

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1399404539

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This accessible, practical guide includes everything you need to know to capture fantastic photographs of birds on your doorstep. In RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds, celebrated photographer and wildlife writer Mark Carwardine shares his expert advice and insider tips and tricks for capturing the perfect photo. Whether you have a professional camera and a garden filled with birds, or a smartphone and access to a bird table, his guidance will improve your photography in leaps and bounds. Packed with beautiful photographs, this book is a step-by-step masterclass on garden bird photography – from attracting different species to using artificial rain and capturing spectacular images of birds in flight. Once you've mastered the basics, you can make garden bird photography as simple or as challenging as you like. A robin perched on a garden spade? Easy. A blackbird feeding among fallen leaves? No problem. A blue tit in flight? Might take some planning but still very achievable. And there's more. Garden bird photography isn't only rewarding in its own right – it's also a sensational way to hone wildlife photography and field skills that you can then adapt to suit any subject anywhere in the world.