| Birds and Birding at Cape May: What to See and When and Where to Go Contributor(s): Sutton, Clay (Author), Sutton, Pat (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811731340 ISBN-13: 9780811731348 Publisher: Stackpole Books OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2006 Annotation: Geography, topography, weather patterns, and unique natural features make Cape May, New Jersey, one of the most important birding sites in North America. Throughout the year, especially during spring and fall, thousands of birders travel to Cape May from around the country--and across the ocean--to witness the arrival of tens of thousands of raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds. In this lavishly illustrated guide, Cape May birders can find out exactly when and where in the region to go, what birds they're likely to see, why the birds are there, and what factors could affect the birds' behavior. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - General - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Dewey: 598.072 |
| LCCN: 2006004775 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.06" W x 9.04" (2.02 lbs) 576 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First-ever birding guide to this celebrated siteInsider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spotsDescribes birding opportunities any time of the yearGeography, topography, weather patterns, and unique natural features make Cape May, New Jersey, one of the most important birding sites in North America. Throughout the year thousands of birders travel to Cape May from around the country--and across the ocean--to witness the arrival of tens of thousands of raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds. In this guide, Cape May birders can find out exactly when and where in the region to go, what birds they're likely to see, why the birds are there, and what factors could affect the birds' behavior. Filled with the authors' photos, this book offers insider information that will help any birder make the most of a visit. It features a complete Cape May bird list and a description of the region's history complemented by images that show how Cape May has changed over the years, and how it has stayed the same. |