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Vancouver Birds

by James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Raymond Leung

Vancouver is home to the second largest urban park in North America and a varied urban bird community. Birds of Vancouver is a beautifully detailed illustrated guide featuring over 140 familiar species. A map of British Columbia's prominent local birding hotspots is included. Laminated for durability, this lightweight folding guide will be appreci

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

The diverse habitats of this spectacular coastal region are home to over 370 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a 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.

Author Biography

Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

Review

"Pocket Naturalist Guides are to nature-loving backpackers what CliffsNotes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential." --"Backpacker Magazine"

Long Description

The diverse habitats of this spectacular coastal region are home to over 370 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a 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.

Review Quote

"Pocket Naturalist Guides are to nature-loving backpackers what CliffsNotes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential."

Details

ISBN1583555498
Author Raymond Leung
Short Title VANCOUVER BIRDS
Language English
ISBN-10 1583555498
ISBN-13 9781583555491
Media Book
Format Paperback
Illustrator Raymond Leung
DEWEY 598
Residence US
Birth 1960
Year 2010
Publication Date 2010-04-01
Imprint Waterford Press Ltd
Subtitle A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species in Greater Vancouver
Place of Publication Blaine, WA
Country of Publication United States
Audience Age 10
AU Release Date 2010-04-01
NZ Release Date 2010-04-01
US Release Date 2010-04-01
UK Release Date 2010-04-01
Pages 1
Publisher Waterford Press Ltd
Series Pocket Naturalist Guide Series
Illustrations Full color throughout
Audience General

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