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Florida Scrub-Jay

Author : Mark Jerome Walters
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813065739
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Florida Scrub-Jay written by Mark Jerome Walters and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida Historical Society Stetson Kennedy Award A portrait of a species on the brink The only bird species that lives exclusively in Florida, the Florida scrub-jay was once common across the peninsula. But as development over the last 100 years reduced the habitat on which the bird depends from 39 counties to three, the species became endangered. With a writer’s eye and an explorer’s spirit, Mark Walters travels the state to report on the natural history and current predicament of Florida’s flagship bird. Tracing the millions of years of evolution and migration that led to the development of songbirds and this unique species of jay, Walters describes the Florida bird’s long, graceful tail, its hues that blend from one to the next, and its notoriously friendly manner. He then focuses on the massive land-reclamation and canal-building projects of the twentieth century that ate away at the ancient oak scrub heartlands where the bird was abundant, reducing its population by 90 percent. Walters also investigates conservation efforts taking place today. On a series of field excursions, he introduces the people who are leading the charge to save the bird from extinction—those who gather for annual counts of the species in fragmented and overlooked areas of scrub; those who relocate populations of scrub-jays out of harm’s way; those who survey and purchase land to create wildlife refuges; and those who advocate for the prescribed fires that keep scrub ecosystems inhabitable for the species. A loving portrayal of a very special bird, Florida Scrub-Jay is also a thoughtful reflection on the ethical and emotional weight of protecting a species in an age of catastrophe. Now is the time to act, says Walters, or we will lose the scrub-jay forever.

The Florida Scrub Jay

Author : Glen Everett Woolfenden
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691083674
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book The Florida Scrub Jay written by Glen Everett Woolfenden and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida Scrub Jays are an excellent example of a cooperative-breeding species, in which adult birds often help raise offspring not their own. For more than a decade Glen E. Woolfenden and John W. Fitzpatrick studied a marked population of these birds in an attempt to establish a demographic base for understanding the phenomenon of "helping at the nest." By studying both population biology and behavior, the authors found that habitat restraints, rather than kin selection, are the main source of the behavior of Florida Scrub Jays: the goal of increasing the number of close relatives other than descendants in future generations is of relatively minor importance in their cooperative-breeding behavior. The Florida Scrub Jay lives only in the Florida oak scrub. All acceptable habitat is constantly filled with breeders. Each year about half of the pairs are assisted by one to several nonbreeding helpers. This book provides extensive data on fecundity, survivorship, relatedness, and dispersal to establish the demographic milieu and to address questions arising out of observed helping behavior--whom, how, when, and why the helpers help.

The Love Lives of Birds

Author : Laura Erickson
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1635862760
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book The Love Lives of Birds written by Laura Erickson and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ornithologist Laura Erickson combines her bird expertise with a touch of romance writing in this exploration of the courtship and mating rituals of 35 bird species, from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the mighty great blue heron.

Lives of North American Birds

Author : Kenn Kaufman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618159888
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (598 download)

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Book Synopsis Lives of North American Birds by : Kenn Kaufman

Download or read book Lives of North American Birds written by Kenn Kaufman and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.

Birds of Florida Field Guide

Author : Stan Tekiela
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1647550661
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Florida Field Guide written by Stan Tekiela and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the New Edition of Florida’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Florida, and make bird watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 146 species of Florida birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 146 species: Only Florida birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Florida Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Florida Animals for Everyday Naturalists

Author : Larry Allan
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0942084489
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Florida Animals for Everyday Naturalists written by Larry Allan and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know fawns have no scent, an evolutionary defense against predators? And that the eastern grey squirrel is a formidable swimmer, which makes them quite suited for the Sunshine State? And that, unlike other avians, Florida scrub jay families stay together for years, with older siblings helping to feed younger siblings? Florida Animals for Everyday Naturalists contains everything you want to know about Florida’s furry, feathered, scaled, and shelled friends. With lively personal essays and stunning photographs, Larry Allan introduces you to the array of wildlife you might encounter in your backyard, at the park, or on a jaunt at one of the state’s many wildlife refuges. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific animal, like the bobcat, the river otter, and the caracara, and paired with vivid photos to help you identify these creatures in the wild. Allan’s fascination with Florida fauna is contagious, and his reverence of nature is unmistakable. While sharing his whimsical, enlightening, and instructive anecdotes, he gently argues for wildlife preservation in Florida and for responsible human-animal interactions. Perfect for young naturalists, inquisitive trekkers through the Sunshine State, or armchair adventurers, this book will help you appreciate the abundance of life right outside your door.

Seeking the Sacred Raven

Author : Mark Jerome Walters
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610911075
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Seeking the Sacred Raven written by Mark Jerome Walters and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will the 'Alala ever return to the wild? A bird sacred to Hawaiians and a member of the raven family, the 'Alala today survives only in captivity. How the species once flourished, how it has been driven to near-extinction, and how people struggled to save it, is the gripping story of Seeking the Sacred Raven. For years, author Mark Jerome Walters has tracked the sacred bird's role in Hawaiian culture and the indomitable 'Alala's sad decline. Trekking through Hawaii's rain forests high on Mauna Loa, talking with biologists, landowners, and government officials, he has woven an epic tale of missed opportunities and the best intentions gone awry. A species that once numbered in the thousands is now limited to about 50 captive birds. Seeking the Sacred Raven is as much about people and culture as it is about failed policies. From the ancient Polynesians who first settled the island, to Captain Cook in the 18th century, to would-be saviors of the 'Alala in the 1990s, individuals with conflicting passions and priorities have shaped Hawaii and the fate of this dwindling cloud-forest species. Walters captures brilliantly the internecine politics among private landowners, scientists, environmental groups, individuals and government agencies battling over the bird's habitat and protection. It's only one species, only one bird, but Seeking the Sacred Raven illustrates vividly the many dimensions of species loss, for the human as well as non-human world.

A Feathered River Across the Sky

Author : Joel Greenberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1620405369
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book A Feathered River Across the Sky written by Joel Greenberg and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully written cautionary tale reveals how passenger pigeons have become extinct and how no series effort was made to protect this species that inspired awe in the likes of John James Audubon, Henry David Thoreau and James Fenimore Cooper until it was too late.

A Place for Birds (Third Edition)

Author : Melissa Stewart
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 1682636623
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book A Place for Birds (Third Edition) written by Melissa Stewart and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of birds includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these beautiful creatures. In simple yet informative language, A Place for Birds introduces young readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect bird populations and opens kids’ minds to a wide range of environmental issues. Describing various examples, the text provides an intriguing look at birds, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them. At the end of the book, the author offers readers a list of things they can do to help protect these special creatures in their own communities.

Oh, Florida!

Author : Craig Pittman
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250071208
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Oh, Florida! written by Craig Pittman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun- and fact-filled investigation into why the Sunshine State is the weirdest but also the most influential state in the Union.

Kingbird Highway

Author : Kenn Kaufman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0618062351
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Kingbird Highway written by Kenn Kaufman and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 16, Kaufman dropped out of high school and started hitching across America in an effort to see the most birds in a year. "Kingbird Highway" is a unique coming-of-age story, combining a lyrical celebration of nature with wild adventures and some unbelievable characters.

A Birder's Guide to Florida

Author : Bill Pranty
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Birder's Guide to Florida written by Bill Pranty and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes more than 250 birding locations throughout Florida, with over 80 maps, bar-graphs, and details about over 180 species.

What It's Like to Be a Bird

Author : David Allen Sibley
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0525520295
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book What It's Like to Be a Bird written by David Allen Sibley and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: "Can birds smell?"; "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?"; "Do robins 'hear' worms?" "The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously." —NPR In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin. David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.

The Bird Way

Author : Jennifer Ackerman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0735223033
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book The Bird Way written by Jennifer Ackerman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think. “There is the mammal way and there is the bird way.” But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have taken a new look at bird behaviors they have, for years, dismissed as anomalies or mysteries –– What they are finding is upending the traditional view of how birds conduct their lives, how they communicate, forage, court, breed, survive. They are also revealing the remarkable intelligence underlying these activities, abilities we once considered uniquely our own: deception, manipulation, cheating, kidnapping, infanticide, but also ingenious communication between species, cooperation, collaboration, altruism, culture, and play. Some of these extraordinary behaviors are biological conundrums that seem to push the edges of, well, birdness: a mother bird that kills her own infant sons, and another that selflessly tends to the young of other birds as if they were her own; a bird that collaborates in an extraordinary way with one species—ours—but parasitizes another in gruesome fashion; birds that give gifts and birds that steal; birds that dance or drum, that paint their creations or paint themselves; birds that build walls of sound to keep out intruders and birds that summon playmates with a special call—and may hold the secret to our own penchant for playfulness and the evolution of laughter. Drawing on personal observations, the latest science, and her bird-related travel around the world, from the tropical rainforests of eastern Australia and the remote woodlands of northern Japan, to the rolling hills of lower Austria and the islands of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay, Jennifer Ackerman shows there is clearly no single bird way of being. In every respect, in plumage, form, song, flight, lifestyle, niche, and behavior, birds vary. It is what we love about them. As E.O Wilson once said, when you have seen one bird, you have not seen them all.

Birds of Central Florida

Author : Larry Manfredi
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780982621103
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Birds of Central Florida written by Larry Manfredi and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-01-31 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of Central Florida covers the area from Ormond Beach south to Sebastian on the east coast and from Crystal River south to Punta Gorda on the west coast. This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates 124 species of birds that can be found in Central Florida. Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Florida Scrub Jay, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Wood Stork, Snail Kite, Limpkin, Mangrove Cuckoo, Gray Kingbird are some of the specialties included in this guide. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. It includes common and scientific names, length, wing span and season when these birds can be seen. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

Guide to the Great Florida Birding Trail

Author : Susan Cerulean
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813025612
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Great Florida Birding Trail written by Susan Cerulean and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-follow guidebook spans 18 counties in eastern Florida to showcase 136 birding sites from the Georgia border to Lake Okeechobee, including the Jacksonville and Orlando metropolitan areas. Maps.

Birds of the Florida Keys

Author : Larry Manfredi
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780982490549
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Florida Keys written by Larry Manfredi and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of the Florida Keys covers the Florida Keys from Key Largo all of the way south to Key West. This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates 122 species of birds found in the Florida Keys. Mangrove Cuckoo, Black-whiskered Vireo, Gray Kingbird, Antillean Nighthawk, Short-tailed Hawk, White-crowned Pigeon are some of the specialties included in this guide. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. It includes common and scientific names, length and wing span and season when these birds can be seen. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.