Birds of Alberta (Lone Pine Field Guides) [Paperback]

Chris C. Fisher (Author), John Acorn (Author), Gary Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1998 | Series: Lone Pine Field Guides

This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of Alberta. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 388 species, with each account including information on:

* Size * Status * Habitat * Nesting * Feeding * Voice * Similar species cross-referenced * Best sites for viewing * Range maps showing seasonal occurrences of the bird and migration routes.

Colour-coded header bars and a quick reference guide make finding information fast and easy. Perfect for school trips, picnics and explorations into the great outdoors.

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About the Author

CHRIS FISHER is a university-educated naturalist with a research background in endangered species management and wildlife interpretation. He has conducted extensive birding expeditions throughout Canada, the United States and Thailand, and he has authored or co-authored several bird books.

JOHN ACORN is an impassioned and critically acclaimed science educator who has appeared on TV screens around the world as host of The Nature Nut. The author of many popular nature books, he has also worked as a museum consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing; 4th Printing edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551051737
• ISBN-13: 978-1551051734
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,151,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Fisher is the author of seventeen wildlife & bird guides to regions throughout North America. His experience with wildlife compliments his passion for travel through which he has guided adventures to every continent and over 70 countries. His books and writings hope to reinforce our connection to the wonders of the natural world.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opened a whole new world., December 20, 2004

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osteothincus (Edmonton AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Birds of Alberta (Lone Pine Field Guides) (Paperback)

We set up bird feeders in the little backyard of our urban condominium and watched as the birds came to feed. That was fun, but now we wanted to know more about those birds, and this book does just that. Each specie has a nice colour picture, description and a bit of advice on where and how to spot them. When we travel around the province visiting family or camping, this book is by our side with a pair of binoculars. We have given this book as a gift to a number of our family and friends.