{"product_id":"pacific-coast-bird-finder-identifying-common-birds-along-the-pacific-coast-paperback","title":"Pacific Coast Bird Finder: Identifying Common Birds Along the Pacific Coast - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger J. Lederer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJacquelyn Giuffre\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eCarol E. Burr\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentify birds of the Pacific Coast with this pocket-size guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're at the beach with your family, on a hiking trip, or gardening in your backyard, you're sure to notice a variety of birds. If you're curious about these feathered friends--from water birds like the Great Blue Heron to raptors like the Bald Eagle to backyard birds like the American Robin--then \u003ci\u003ePacific Coast Bird Finder\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr. Roger J. Lederer is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify common and noteworthy birds of the West Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for beginning birders, the booklet introduces more than 60 of the most frequently seen species of birds along the Pacific Coast. They are presented in taxonomic order, and each entry includes such helpful information as size, distinguishing features, habitat, and behavior. Plus, the illustrations by Jacquelyn Giuffre and Carol E. Burr help to ensure that you positively identify the birds you see. This guide is applicable to the Pacific Coast states of California, Oregon, and Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner's guide to bird identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore than 60 species of common and important birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProfessional illustrations with key markings for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSmall format that fits into a pocket or pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Roger J. Lederer\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at California State University, Chico, where his academic specialty is the field of ornithology. He has a PhD from the University of Illinois and has published more than 30 scientific research papers. He has written several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Bird; Beaks, Bones, and Bird Songs; Bird Finder; Pacific Coast Bird Finder;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLatin for Bird Lovers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Lederer has taught ornithology and ecology courses; has consulted for governmental agencies, environmental organizations, and schools; and has presented hundreds of times to a wide variety of audiences. He served as Chair of Biological Sciences, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Endowed Professor of Environmental Literacy, and director of a 4,000-acre ecological reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has been contacted for authoritative information on wild birds by many organizations, such as the following: BBC, National Geographic, National Public Radio, National Canadian Television, \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Guinness World Records, \u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Fox TV, ABC News, \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker, \u003c\/i\u003e and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2000, Dr. Lederer has been a guest speaker on more than 20 cruises, speaking on the flora, fauna, ecology, and environment of the cruise destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline \"Jacque\" S. Giuffre\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a sculptor. She combines her love of nature and science by sculpting animals, taking endless inspiration from travels to Sub-saharan Africa, Morocco, South America, and Southeast Asia. Although she maintains a studio in Napa, California, much of her time is spent studying animals at the San Diego Zoo, a world-renowned leader in endangered animal and plant research. It is her honor to support their efforts with her bronze sculptures. She has been an artist in residence at the Ruwenzori Sculpture Foundation, Uganda. While on location, Jacque cast 12 feet of bronze relief, depicting migrating African animals. Her illustrations have appeared in \u003ci\u003ePacific Coast Bird Finder.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarole E. Burr\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, an editor, and an illustrator, specializing in bird art. Her previous works include illustrations for \u003ci\u003eLatin for Bird Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Birds of Bidwell Park, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eBird Finder\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePacific Coast Bird Finder, \u003c\/i\u003e among other titles. A former faculty member at California State University, Chico, Carol helped to develop their Women's Studies program in the 1970s, as well as the University Honors Program. She chaired the English Department between 1985 and 1994, and she won several awards, including the Outstanding Faculty Service Award (1992) and a Women of Distinction Award from Soroptimist International (1999).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 4 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725522104627,"sku":"9780912550350","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ek6oMitjqh9780912550350.webp?v=1763715346","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/pacific-coast-bird-finder-identifying-common-birds-along-the-pacific-coast-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}