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Use
the Request Form
to request books by call number and title. Also, take a look at
selected Web sites for additional information.
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| Call No. |
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| 281278 |
Tessen,
Daryl D. Wisconsin's Favorite Bird Haunts: A Guide
to Over 1000 of Wisconsin's Most Favored Locations for Birding,
With Maps. 4th ed. DePere: Wisconsin Society for
Ornithology, 2000.
This
guidebook will direct you to great birding locations all
over the state. It is divided by regions and includes directions
to site, lists of what one might expect to see, detailed maps,
and illustrations of common Wisconsin birds. |
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| 281307 |
Eastman, John. Birds of Lake, Pond, and Marsh: Water
and Wetland Birds of Eastern North America. Mechanicsburg,
Penn.: Stackpole Books, 1999.
Emphasizing
ecological niches, Eastman describes 41 common water and wetland
birds as well as the plants and animals associated with their
native surroundings. Bird behavior, name origins, nature
lore, and detailed illustrations place each of these North
American birds in context.
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| 281308 |
Eastman, John. Birds of Field and Shore: Grassland
and Shoreline Birds of Eastern North America. Mechanicsburg,
Penn.: Stackpole Books, 2000.
Grassland
and shoreline birds, from the Ring-necked Pheasant to the
Spotted Sandpiper--are entered in this thorough guide by the season
you might encounter them. Illustrations and descriptions written
in a nontechnical language are listed for each of the 42 species
covered.
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281309
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Sibley,
David. The Sibley Guide to Birds. New York:
Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.
Novice
and experienced birders will find much to enthuse over in
this title, destined to become a classic work in natural history.
Featuring over 6000 illustrations depicting 810 species of
birds, it also includes some regional populations. Filled
with a plethora of data, once you try it, you will never want
to bird without this handy reference guide again.
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| 281310 |
Temple, Stanley A. Wisconsin Birds: A Seasonal and
Geographical Guide. 2nd ed. Madison: University of
Wisconsin Press, 1997.
What are the chances
of finding a particular species of bird in Wisconsin? When
and where is each species most likely to be encountered? Answers
to these questions and more are available in this supplemental
guide by wildlife ecologist Stanley Temple. It contains seasonal
and geographic data for 266 species of birds commonly found
in Wisconsin. |
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| 281311 |
Janssen, Robert B. Birds of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Edmonton: Lone Pine Pub, 2003.
There
are 322 species of birds grouped and color coded for quick
identification. All the birds in the book are also shown in
a comparative reference chart. Colorful and easy to
use reference. |
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| 281314 |
Gromme,
Owen J. Birds of Wisconsin. Madison: University
of Wisconsin Press for the Milwaukee Public Museum, 1974.
Reproduced
from color plates by renowned wildlife artist Owen J. Gromme,
the illustrations are the wonder of this book. They, along
with the factual information included with each species, are
extremely valuable for the accurate identification of birds.
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| Web
Sites |
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All About Birds
The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology is one of the best sites for information about birds and birding on the Web. Learn how to attract and identify birds and where to bird. |
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Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
The Society exists to promote the many enjoyable aspects of birding and to support the research and habitat protection needed to preserve Wisconsin birds. It also attempts to alert the public to situations and practices that threaten Wisconsin's birds. The site includes articles of interest, fact sheets, bird checklists and maps, research and more. |
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Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail
The Trail is a mapped automobile trail that is not complete yet but the Web site is well worth a visit. Full-color viewing guides with maps and descriptions of every site will lead the nature traveler to warblers, shorebirds, eagles, loons, cranes and all manner of mammals found in every corner of the state. |
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| Checklist
of Wisconsin Birds (PDF)
This 19-page document in PDF format from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources lists birds to be found
in different geographical areas of Wisconsin.
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