[PDF] Houston Birds eBook

Author : B.C. Robison
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 48,9 MB
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292785933

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No matter where you see birds in the city—in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots—they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but also its habitats, the time of year it can be found, and its distinctive behavioral traits. Aimed at the beginning birder, the guide also gives tips on buying binoculars and on attracting birds to your yard.

Author : James Kavanagh
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,51 MB
Release : 2001-03
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 9781583551431

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Most illustrations show the adult male in breeding coloration.

Author : Ted Eubanks
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 26,48 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603445307

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In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a "must go" destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide and pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area's other exciting birding spots. It also places the birdlife of the region, a seven-county area with a larger bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts. Authors Eubanks, Behrstock, and Weeks--all recognized authorities on the migrant and resident birds of this region--present a thorough introduction to the area's history, physiography, and avifauna. Then, in generous discussions of bird families and species, they synthesize years of records, tracking the comings and goings of more than 480 birds and incorporating their own lifetimes of experience to create an "ornithological mosaic" of lasting significance.

Author : B.C. Robison
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,14 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292770829

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No matter where you see birds in the city—in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots—they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but also its habitats, the time of year it can be found, and its distinctive behavioral traits. Aimed at the beginning birder, the guide also gives tips on buying binoculars and on attracting birds to your yard.

Author : Noah Strycker
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 29,86 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426218982

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"This ... celebration of birds from around the world unites ... animal portraits from Joel Sartore's ... National Geographic Photo Ark project with ... text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, and perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, and owls also make colorful appearances"--Amazon.com.

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Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 48,70 MB
Release : 2019-03-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781620053560

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Backyard Birdwatching in Houston is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of Southeastern Texas whowant to attract and support avian visitors to their backyards. With introductions to birding, gardening, housing,and feeding, readers will learn the basics of birdwatching and receive tips on how to best care for the speciescommonly found in greater Houston. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of the most frequentlyobserved backyard birds with notes on sizes and distinguishing markings. Developed in collaboration withthe Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is derived from the All About BirdsPocket Guide Series, a collection of 15 titles on watching, attracting and feeding birds, nests and eggs, andregional identification guides. Laminated for durability, Backyard Birdwatching in Houston is essential to thebackpacks and libraries of Southeastern Texas birders of all levels.

Author : Ted L. Eubanks
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 39,63 MB
Release : 2008-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1585445347

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The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more—more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail’s creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and how to bird the very best venues on this part of the Texas coast. In an opening tutorial on habitat and seasonal strategies for birding the Upper Texas Coast, the authors include tips on how to take advantage of the famous (but elusive) fallouts of birds that happen here. They then briefly discuss the basics of birding by ear and the rewards of passive birding before turning to the trail itself and each of more than 120 birding sites from the Louisiana-Texas border, through Galveston and Houston, to just south of Freeport. Advice oninding bird groups While not intended as a field identification guide, the book contains more than 175 color photographs of birds and their coastal habitat, giving readers an excellent feel for the trail’s diversity and abundance. Whether you are making your annual spring pilgrimage to Texas, leisurely traveling with the family along the coast, or wondering what to do during a layover in Houston, using this book as your guide to the trail will greatly enhance your birding experience.

Author : Ted Eubanks
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 32,32 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 1603443924

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The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more--more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail's creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and how to bird the very best venues on this part of the Texas coast. In an opening tutorial on habitat and seasonal strategies for birding the Upper Texas Coast, the authors include tips on how to take advantage of the famous (but elusive) fallouts of birds that happen here. They then briefly discuss the basics of birding by ear and the rewards of passive birding before turning to the trail itself and each of more than 120 birding sites from the Louisiana-Texas border, through Galveston and Houston, to just south of Freeport. Advice oninding bird groups While not intended as a field identification guide, the book contains more than 175 color photographs of birds and their coastal habitat, giving readers an excellent feel for the trail's diversity and abundance. Whether you are making your annual spring pilgrimage to Texas, leisurely traveling with the family along the coast, or wondering what to do during a layover in Houston, using this book as your guide to the trail will greatly enhance your birding experience.