Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea: One Couple's Big Year in Birding - A Photographic Adventure Across the Lower 48 States (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798992380415)

Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea

One Couple's Big Year in Birding - A Photographic Adventure Across the Lower 48 States

Join a retired couple from Maine as they break outside of their comfort zone in an effort to see Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea. Follow Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker as they spend an entire year traveling around the Continental United States doing a Big Year . . . a contest to identify as many species of birds as possible in a calendar year.Experience the authors' Big Year as they: * Visit 37 States* Climb snow covered mountains in search of rare birds* Hike stunning National Parks, Historic Sites and Off-shore Islands* Explore the Southern Border hoping for a glimpse of an unusual owl.* Speed down icy Northern roads hoping a reported bird hasn't flown.* Waiting at a Miami dumpsters for 20 hours in 100 degree heat for a bird.* Take dozens of airplane flights and boat trips* Meet fascinating people of all ages* Learn the importance of "Lifer Pie".All while having the time of their lives!Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea includes over 800 wildlife photos by the authors, woven together with their humorous chronicle of the craziest thing they had ever done.

Author: Ethan Whitaker, Ingrid Whitaker
ISBN-13: 9798992380415
Publisher: Pvimaine LLC
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2025
Pages: 230
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d