The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration

The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration - Hardcover

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The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration
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The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration - Hardcover

The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration - Hardcover

by Pete Dunne , Kevin T. Karlson
$37.00
$37.00

Book Overview

A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book by two preeminent experts on North American shorebirds

More than half a century has passed since the publication of The Shorebirds of North America, Peter Matthiessen's masterful natural history of what is arguably the world's most amazing and specialized bird group. In the intervening decades, our knowledge about these birds has grown significantly, as have the threats to their populations and habitats. Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson celebrate Matthiessen's classic book with this updated and expanded natural history of North American shorebirds. This elegantly written book begins by introducing readers to the unrivaled splendor of shorebirds and goes on to cover topics ranging from their biology and habitats to courtship and breeding, flight, the perils of migration, and conservation. Detailed accounts convey the richness and variety of the five family groups, with incisive, fact-filled descriptions of all 52 species of shorebirds known to breed in North America.

Featuring hundreds of breathtaking images by Karlson and other photographers and drawing on the latest science, The Shorebirds of North America is a worthy tribute to Matthiessen's enduring work and an indispensable reference for bird lovers everywhere.
ISBN9780691220956
Author Pete Dunne , Kevin T. Karlson
PublisherPrinceton University Press
GenreHobbies & interests and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedJune 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Pete Dunne
Pete Dunne is an author and founder of the World Series of Birding, former Director of Natural History Information for the New Jersey Audubon Society, and former director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. An experienced tour leader, he is well-known for his columns and contributions to publications such as American Birds and Birding. He is also the author of more than twenty books, including Birds of Prey, Gulls Simplified, The Art of Pishing, The Wind Masters, and, most recently, The Shorebirds of North America.
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Pete Dunne is retired director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. His books include Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion. Kevin T. Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. His books include the Peterson Reference Guide to Birding by Impression, The Shorebird Guide, and, with Pete Dunne, Gulls Simplified (Princeton).

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