Birds of Boston: An Introduction to Familiar Species of Boston, Massachusetts

by James Kavanagh, The Burly Brothers, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Overview

A diverse spectrum of birds share our living spaces, even in the most populated urban areas. Boston Birds will help to identify over 140 familiar species with detailed illustrations. A map featuring prominent city-wide birding hotspots will be appreciated by city visitors or residents. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fold to fit into your pocket. Perfect for observing your backyard feeder visitors or those species out on the trail. Made in the USA.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583553084
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	04/01/2006
Series:	Pocket Naturalist Series
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	1
Product dimensions:	3.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.