50 Things to Know About Birds in Pennsylvania Large Print: Birding in the Keystone State (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798301286841)

Why is Pennsylvania one of the best places to see the fall migration of hawks and eagles? Where can I see sandhill cranes in Pennsylvania? What is the state bird of Pennsylvania? If you find yourself asking any of these questions then this book is for you...

50 Things to Know about the Birds in Pennsylvania by Darryl and Jackie Speicher offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach. Here we present you with the regional view of the state, and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination. From this view, we will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the similarities between species. Pennsylvania has an extraordinary geography, and there is a great overlap in breeding and wintering ranges for many species. The state is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats with irruptive specialties throughout the year. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, understanding the role birds play in their habitat brings a greater appreciation to the art of bird watching.

This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications.

By the time you finish this book, you will know how exciting birding can be anywhere in Pennsylvania. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.

Author: 50 Things to Know, Darryl And Jackie Speicher
ISBN-13: 9798301286841
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/25/2024
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d