2nd Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia Contributor(s): Ellison, Walter G. (Editor), Robbins, Chandler S. (Foreword by) |
|||
ISBN: 0801895766 ISBN-13: 9780801895760 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: December 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Science | Reference |
Dewey: 598.097 |
LCCN: 2009043633 |
Age Level: 22-UP |
Grade Level: 17-UP |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 8.5" W x 11" L (4.49 lbs) 520 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Geographic Orientation - Maryland - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 07/01/2011 Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 227 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Despite their small sizes, Maryland and Washington, DC, possess a vast range of environments--from the high peaks of the Allegheny Ridges to the low marshes of the Chesapeake Bay. Home to 200 nesting bird species, these habitats are under constant threat from urban sprawl, changing farming practices, and the degradation of coastal wetlands. The Second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia documents the impact of these environmental changes on the region's bird population and discusses the recovery of the endangered Bald Eagle and the new confirmation of breeding by three species--the Common Merganser, the Ruddy Duck, and the Double-crested Cormorant. Species accounts, each with a stunning color photograph, provide detailed coverage of the habitats, biology, and relative abundance of mid-Atlantic nesting birds. Up-to-date maps reflect changes in their breeding ranges and distributions over the past two decades. Of perhaps greatest value are the comparative analyses with data from the first statewide survey conducted in the 1980s. Treasured by birders--and an invaluable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners--this book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. |
Customer ReviewsSubmit your own review |
To tell a friend about this book, you must Sign In First! |