Birds of Maine

Birds of Maine is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of the state's birdlife, featuring all 464 species recorded in the Pine Tree State. It is a detailed account of a region undergoing rapid changes, with southern birds pushing north, northern birds expanding south, and once-absent natives like Atlantic Puffins brought back by innovative conservation techniques.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 664 pages
\n Publication date: 03 November 2020
\n Publisher: Princeton University Press
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The Birds of Maine is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of Maines incredibly rich birdlife, spanning over seven decades since its last comprehensive publication. This detailed account encompasses all 464 species recorded in the Pine Tree State, providing a thorough and accessible portrait of a region undergoing rapid changes. Southern birds are pushing north, while northern birds are expanding their range southward. Additionally, innovative conservation techniques pioneered in Maine have brought back once-absent natives like Atlantic Puffins, adding to the region's biodiversity.

Written by the late Peter Vickery in collaboration with a team of leading ornithologists, this guide offers a comprehensive exploration of Maine's dynamic avifauna. It delves into the migration patterns, timing, current status, and changes in bird abundance and distribution across the state. The authors also shed light on how Maine's geography and shifting climate shape its birdlife, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities that the region presents.

The book delves into the conservation status of Maine's birds, examining the various threats and challenges they face. It explores the state's rich ornithological history, involving renowned figures such as John James Audubon and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as local experts like Cordelia Stanwood and Ralph Palmer. Sidebars provide additional insights into diverse topics, such as the Old Sow whirlpool, a renowned seabird attraction, and Monhegan Island, a mecca for migrant birds.

Gorgeously illustrated with watercolors by Lars Jonsson and numerous line drawings by Barry Van Dusen, The Birds of Maine is a remarkable guide that birders and nature enthusiasts will treasure for years to come. Copublished with the Nuttall Ornithological Club, this publication adds to the legacy of documenting and preserving Maines avian diversity.

\n Weight: 3178g\n
Dimension: 232 x 312 x 46 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780691193199\n \n