{"product_id":"birds-of-maryland-delaware-and-bruce-m-beehler-9781421427331","title":"Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 600 lush, stunning photos grace this comprehensive handbook to the birdlife of the Mid-Atlantic region.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Great Blue Heron wades in the shallows of the Potomac River, scanning for unsuspecting prey. Sunlight turns the water translucent as a small school of fish rises to the water's surface. The heron strikes and moments later is swallowing its quarry--predation in action! This handsome Great Blue Heron is but one of the more than 400 bird species found in Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. It shares the mid-Atlantic with kingfishers, eagles, mergansers, wood warblers, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring backyard birds, birds of prey, and birds of the open ocean, Smithsonian ornithologist Bruce Beehler and premier nature photographer Middleton Evans have crafted a comprehensive volume unparalleled in its beauty and captivating storytelling. \u003ci\u003eBirds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eColumbia invites readers to experience the birds' lives as they live them: where they nest, how they forage, their various behaviors, and the natural environments they need to survive. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeehler offers practical advice on bird-watching, including how to find, attract, and even garden for birds, as well as the best places to see them in season. He also discusses the best birding apps, websites, and gear; provides advice on planning a birding field trip; and recommends ornithological institutions that will help you cultivate a lifelong birding hobby. Finally, Beehler challenges the reader to think about conservation efforts to preserve local bird populations. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith striking color photographs of more than 400 species, this book is a bonanza for nature lovers. A wealth of images immerse the reader in the world of these wonderful creatures. Marvel at the majesty of Ospreys, navigate the ocean with storm-petrels, and nest with Mourning Doves, all while learning about the richness of the birds' lives, the complexities of their habits, and how we can help keep their populations vibrant and aloft for generations to come.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bruce M. Beehler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421427338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421427331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.40w x 1.20d","brand":"Bruce M. Beehler","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43989808873727,"sku":"9781421427331","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_82536886-8d32-458f-8186-2e8b8aceadb2.jpg?v=1683301510","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/birds-of-maryland-delaware-and-bruce-m-beehler-9781421427331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}