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A Birder's Guide to Florida Paperback – October 31, 2018

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Florida is one of the most popularbirding destinations in the WesternHemisphere—and it is well-served bythe most popular birdfinding guide everpublished, Bill Pranty’s A Birder’sGuide to Florida, released in 1996.For international birders Floridaoffers an accessible, confortableintroduction to subtropical birding.North America birders savor Floridaas the place to see species not foundelsewhere in the US or Canada, suchas Snail Kite, Short-tailed Hawk,Black-hooded Parakeet, MangroveCuckoo, Black-whiskered Vireo, orFlorida Scrub-Jay. These are but a fewof the Florida specialties that makea trip to the Sunshine State such anexciting adventure for birders.Bill Pranty, with the help of dozensof the State’s birders, has now rewrittenhis acclaimed 4th edition. More than330 birding sites are describted, andmore than 400 species accounts arenow included.A Birder’s Guide to Florida’scomprehensive introduction helpsbirders to understand seasonalbird distribution in Florida’s varioushabitats. Whether you are hoping tosee fairly common birds such as WhitecrownedPigeon, or are searching forelusive birds such as Black Rail, or wishto be surprised by the discovery ofan unconventional bird such as ScalyheadedParrot, this birdfinding guideand your field guide are the only booksyou’ll need!

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October 31, 2018
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5.5 x 0.98 x 8.5 inches
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1878788248
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978-1878788245
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Bill Pantry has lived in Florida since 1978, when he and his family moved from their native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bill's primary interests in Florida field ornithology are the status and distribution of the state's avifauna, and ensuring proper documentation of rare birds, with a particular emphasis on exotic species. A member and incoming Chairman of the ABA Checklist Committee, Bill compiles bird observations for North American Birds and Florida Field Naturalist, the ornithological journals of the American Birding Association and the Florida Ornithological Society, respectively.

Bill has authored or co-authored more than 150 articles, reports, CBC compilations, and book reviews on Florida's avifauna. Since 1976, he has participated in 125 Christmas Bird Counts, all but one of these in central Florida. Bill works for Archbold Biological Station in central Florida, studying a color-banded population of Florida Scrub-Jays at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. He is a member of the American Birding Association, American Ornithologists' Union, Association of Field Ornithologists, Florida Ornithological Society, The Nature Conservancy, and Wilson Ornithological Society.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Birding Association, Incorporated; Fifth edition (October 31, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 434 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1878788248
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1878788245
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.98 x 8.5 inches

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Kem White

A Useful and Interesting Bird Finding Guide for Florida

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017

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This is not a field guide. It is a birdfinding guide and more. The book is intended for serious birders who are looking for directions to areas where they can observe specific bird species. For example, if you want to see a brown noddy, this book explains that you have to go to Dry Tortugas National Park. If you would like to see a purple swamphen, off you go to Pembroke Pines. Pranty divides the state into 5 geographic regions and gives directions to important bird habitats in each. Consequently, this is not a book you read, per se, but one you peruse, particularly when you have an upcoming trip to Florida. The section in the back "Florida Birds of Particular Interest" is very interesting and well worth reading. For many species, Pranty describes the history of the bird in the state. The list of Florida exotics and bar graphs are also very interesting and useful. He provides lists of other species besides birds that are worth a look. The book is coming up on twelve years old, so it is a bit dated. (The online Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail could be giving this book some competition.) And it is hard to give the book 5 stars UNTIL I actually succeed in finding specific birds I'm looking for using his guide. I have yet to put its words into practice. Recommended for serious birders visiting Florida.

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thomas malone

Watch the copyright date!!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018

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Amazon advertised this as the fifth ed, c 2018. What I received was 4th ed c 2005. I am returning it.

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much of the book is out of date

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021

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better info is available on ebird now

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DCC

Helpful detailed recommendations of places to go

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020

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We haven't traveled yet, but it is very helpful in our plans for a trip to Florida. One note: Amazon lists a 2018 publication date, but the actual publication date of the 5th edition is 2005; maybe it was reprinted or maybe it's just a mistake.

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Howard Youth

Pranty's Birder's Guide to Florida Still the Best

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015

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As far as I can tell, no one knows bird hide-outs in Florida like Bill Pranty. His guide provides so much easy-read detail and seems to leave no stone unturned in terms of providing readers with the places to go throughout the Sunshine State to find a wide variety of birds. This book is older now, but still the one I keep in my backpack when I head to Florida. Just can't find the kind of detail on birding Florida in any other book.

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Kathy Carithers

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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021

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The cover and back, depicting birds in color, is misleading. The few pictures are black and white...very few. Helpful information though, but I need more pictures.

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patty orourke

This is a wonderful book to use in Florida and when planning trips

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016

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This is a wonderful book to use in Florida and when planning trips. I hope Bill Pranty continues to update the material.

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It will be very useful in planning a trip this year

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018

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Just what I needed. Informative, clear and enjoyable to read. It will be very useful in planning a trip this year.

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VAUGHAN ASHBY - BIRDFINDERS

Typical birdfinding guide format

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2013

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Although I know Florida very well having led several birdwatching tours there for my company [...], this is a useful book. It contains a good number of major and lesser sites and birds that may be found there with directions on how to get to them. My only criticism is that it's slightly out of date now and needs revising.

Docringer

Essential for any serious birder in Florida

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2013

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Excellent guide to birding sites and their associated birds in all seasons. Very thorough coverage of all areas of interest. Good directions to sites although maps could be a little clearer. Rather heavy to carry if you are are on a a baggage allowance!

Peter Lane

Excellent service de livraison

Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2021

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