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Author: Bob Gress
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780700605941
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Identifies 101 prime sites for viewing Kansas wildlife, describing what animals can be seen at each location, providing information about land ownership and park facilities, and offering viewing tips. Includes maps and photographs.
Author: Bob Gress
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 2008-03-05
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 0700615652
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Kansas is a bird-watcher's paradise, with its key location at the hub of the hemisphere's migration corridors and exceptional habitat diversity; 470 avian species have been documented within its borders. From spectacularly beautiful birds like Painted Buntings to elegant migrants like Hudsonian Godwits, birders can find abundant rewards every time they take to the field. The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots focuses on 295 species that are most likely to be encountered in the state. It helps occasional day-trippers or backyard observers identify and learn about birds that regularly occur in Kansas, with stunning color photos that enable those new to the hobby to identify their discoveries, plus tips on where to search for these species with the greatest likelihood of success. Gress and Janzen have produced an exceptionally well-organized guide that divides birds into 18 groups based on similarity in appearance, habitat, or behavior, following taxonomic order only partially to make identification easier for the beginner. The entry for each bird gives its size, identifying features (including sexual and seasonal distinctions), and where and when it can be found. And each account includes a brilliant color photo of an adult of the species, with additional views of selected birds to illustrate male, female, or juvenile plumages. The authors point out the best birding locations in the state-more than two dozen hot spots of which they have intimate knowledge-that reflect utterly different bird communities thriving only a few hours apart. They also provide a checklist for all state birds, a calendar of Kansas bird activity, and recommendations for binoculars and other field guides.
Author: Joseph T. Collins
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780700605033
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is a book of wildlife photographs taken over the last three decades. All of the portraits in this book were made from color slides. Some, such as of birds and mammals, were taken after weeks of planning and often required elaborate set-ups involving scaffolding towers, photographic blinds, remote camera triggers, and long telephoto lens. Other animals, such as amphibians and reptiles, were captured, gently restrained, and photographed with macro lens and strobes after coaxing them to pose on carefully selected natural backgrounds.
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 2024-08-06
Total Pages: 585
ISBN-13: 1647554500
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Identify Kansas birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in Kansas even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. The Birds of Kansas Field Guide features 123 species of Kansas birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 123 species: Only Kansas birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of Kansas Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
Author: Stan Tekiela
Publisher:
Published: 2024-08-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781647554491
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Identify Kansas birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in Kansas even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Kansas Field Guide features 123 species of Kansas birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you'll find: 123 species: Only Kansas birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan's Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Birds of Kansas Field Guide for your next birding adventure--to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781583556276
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The state mammal, the Bison, is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Kansas. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Author: Thomas Shane
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-08
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9781609620240
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"The first two centuries of bird study in Kansas essentially can be split into 50 year intervals since Zebulon Pike's 1810 publication, an account of his explorations. The first 50 years were records of explorers crossing Kansas collecting bird specimens; many were Army doctors. The second half of the 19th century was a continuation of explorers and those affiliated with museums obtaining bird specimens and the establishment of colleges and universities with faculty members also collecting birds and making observations. The first half of the 20th century was a period of college faculties primarily composed of vertebrate zoologists who had a few graduate students who studied birds. By 1960, active graduate programs were in place with many professors specializing in taxonomy, physiology, ecology, wildlife biology and behavior which continue to this day. Bird watchers and birders have also played an important role in the study of Kansas birds and continue to do so into the 21st century."--Abstract.
Author: Beverley Worster
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book testifies to Kansas' natural abundance through spectacular color photography and sumptuous prose. Sponsored by the Kansas Land Trust, The Nature of Kansas Lands focuses on the world of nature that awaits us just beyond our fences: waterways, woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, and high plains. It's been crafted to encourage residents and visitors alike to explore backcountry roads, learn more about native flora and wildlife, and generally open their eyes to the state's wild beauty and ecological complexity."--BOOK JACKET.
