Wetland Birds of North America: A Guide to Observation, Understanding and Conservation [Paperback]

Scott Leslie (Author)

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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Key Porter Books; 1 edition (Feb 11 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1552637220
ISBN-13: 978-1552637227
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.7 x 2.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 544 g

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #494,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Bird watching is a serious business and the number one outdoor activity in North America. Wetlands, marshes, wooded, swamps, shallow lakes, ponds, and prairie sloughs are all considered wetlands and are the homes to a variety of birds that depend on wetlands for their food and habitat.In this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to wetland birds, photographer and naturalist Scott Leslie profiles some of the most common species that novice birders may observe, including loons, great blue herons, greater yellow legs, bald eagles, warblers, sparrows, and sandpipers. Each entry provides a complete profile of a species including a description of its appearance, habitat, behaviour, calls and sounds, food, family life, distribution and migration, conservation concerns, and related species. Along with spectacular colour species photos, icons provide at-a-glance profiles of the species. Also included is a guide to North Americas most easily accessible bird-rich wetlands by region, a great resource that explains where to find some of the most fascinating natural areas on the continent.Wetland Birds of North America is the only guidebook on the market that answers questions about common wetland birds, features full-colour photographs, and is formatted to fit conveniently into a large pocket or a day pack.

About the Author

SCOTT LESLIE is a photographer, naturalist, and writer who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A frequent contributor of articles and photographs to Birder's World and Canadian Birds, Leslie's most recent photography awards include: Winner, Birder's World International Photo Contest 2004 for the Birds in Flight Category and Winner in Nature's Best Magazine International Photo Contest 2004. He is also a diver who photographs underwater life off the shores of Nova Scotia.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Wetland birds book, May 6 2008

L. Nydegger (Tumbler Ridge, BC, Can) - See all my reviews
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This book is a nice overview of some common birds seen in wetlands throughout North America. It has great pictures and good information. You won't find everything in it but it's a nice book overall.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Among the best of birding field guides, Aug 29 2009

By Denta "Annapolis" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Wetland Birds of North America: A Guide to Observation, Understanding and Conservation (Paperback)

Scott Leslie's series of field guides to North American birds are bar none an excellent contribution to the genre. Think of Peterson's, Stokes and Siblings combined into one. In each book, Woodland Birds, Wetland Birds and Sea & Coastal Birds, the reader gets key identification information through Leslie's extraordinary photographs. His sections on individual species include food, habitat, behavior, family life and conservation concerns. I love his writing style. Leslie deeply respects the wide range of species he features and cares about their future. The books fit easily into a sachel or backpack. Good reading, excellent presentation, impeccably researched, these books have become my favourite field guides in the field or at home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic., Aug 16 2010

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This review is from: Wetland Birds of North America: A Guide to Observation, Understanding and Conservation (Paperback)

The book "Wetland Birds of North America: A Guide to Observation, Understanding and Conservation" is beautiful, informative, organized, and to the point. A pleasure to read.

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