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Author: Russell E. Mumford
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Published: 1984-01-01
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 0253107369
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIdentifies over three hundred and ninety species of birds commonly found in Indiana, describes their habitat, characteristics, and behavior, and provides information on migrations and population
Author: Matt Williams
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2018-08-01
Total Pages: 333
ISBN-13: 0253036097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the birds who wake us in the morning with their cheerful chorus to those who flock to our feeders and brighten a gloomy winter day, birds fascinate us with their lively and interesting behavior and provide essential services from controlling pest populations to pollinating crops. And yet for all the benefits they provide, many species across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are in danger of extinction due to loss of habitat, agricultural expansion, changing forest conditions, and interactions with humans. In Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest, Matt Williams profiles forty of the most beautiful and interesting birds who winter, breed, or migrate through the Midwest and whose populations are most in danger of disappearing from the region. Each profile includes the current endangered status of the species, a description of the bird's vocal and nesting patterns, and tips to help readers identify them, along with stunning color images and detailed migration maps. An exquisite and timely examination of our feathered friends, Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest is a call to action to protect these vulnerable and gorgeous creatures that enliven our world.
Author: Amos William Butler
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Published: 1892
Total Pages: 150
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kenneth J. Brock
Publisher:
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9780253312013
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Burt L. Monroe Jr.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2021-03-02
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 081315166X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first book of its kind to be published for the Bluegrass State, The Birds of Kentucky is designed to provide an accurate and scientifically rigorous description of all the species of birds found in Kentucky. This comprehensive guide features a wealth of information, including abundance records, migration dates, and additional reference material, and indicates whether a bird is a permanent resident, winter resident, summer resident, visitant, or transient. Additionally, author Burt L. Monroe reviews the history of ornithologists who have worked in Kentucky and outlines the physiography of the state as it relates to birding. More than just a verbal portrait of Kentucky avifauna, The Birds of Kentucky includes fifty-one color paintings by the renowned wildlife artist William Zimmerman, whose work has been favorably compared to that of John James Audubon. In contrast to Audubon's romanticism and often tortuous style, however, Zimmerman offers us "comfortable" birds that look as if they are about to take wing and leave the page. Beautifully illustrated and based on a lifetime of field observation and research, this book provides an excellent guide to the natural history of the birds of the Bluegrass.
Author: Sharek A Gadd
Publisher: Inkshares
Published: 2021-07-06
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1950301362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTragedy upon tragedy craters a family of nine, leaving the youngest boy on the periphery not expecting to survive. Common culture tells you that enduring hardships provides a reward. The Bird’s Road is not one of those stories. How do you cope with watching everyone around you die? What happens when you are unprepared for living? Where do you go when the god they’ve promised is not the one you find? In this memoir, Sharek Gadd reveals an emotional toil few have the courage or strength to explore and share. Gadd examines his family roots to expose the source of deepest sadness while showing the beauty that reveals itself in the darkest of times. The Bird’s Road is an Indiana heartland narrative entrenched in the independent immigrant American spirit that searches for a deeper meaning in our existence.
Author: Kay Yatskievych
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9780253214201
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA standard-setting, state-of-the-art field guide to Indiana's (and surrounding states') wildflowers.
Author: Peter F. Murray
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2004-03-04
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 9780253342829
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver millions of years, Australia's unique biodiversity has produced a large cabinet of curiosities. Among the weirder members of this group were the Mihirungs, members of the now extinct family Dromornithidae. Made up of several genera of flightless birds—among them one of the very largest birds that ever lived—the dromornithids ranged from 60-kilogram beasts, 1.5 meters tall, to giants twice that size, weighing nearly half a metric ton. They were, by orders of magnitude, the largest "geese" that ever lived. One species was comparable in size to the Ele-phantbird of Madagascar and the Giant Moa of New Zealand. This book is the first major study of this unique and highly diverse group. It aims to present as complete a synthesis as possible of current information about this fascinating family of birds.
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 2006-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781591931546
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrees are all around, but how much do you know about them? With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative and productive. Learn about 124 Indiana trees, organized in the book by leaf type and attachment. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photos provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Trees are fascinating and wonderful, and this is the perfect introduction to them.
Author: Suzanne L. Walls
Publisher: Bonne Amie Publishing LLC
Published: 2011-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780984196081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInBackyard Birds of the Piedmont, birds presents facts and a cheerful discussion about their lives to beginning readers of all ages. Using simple, easy-to-understand terms and high-quality photography, this book encourages children to appreciate the beauty of nature. It is sure to become a family favorite.
