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Birds nearby, getting to know 45 common species of Eastern North America, John Eastman

eng

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non fiction

Birds nearby

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John Eastman

getting to know 45 common species of Eastern North America

"Booklist" called John Eastman's "Birds of Lake, Pond and Marsh" "One of the most invaluable bird guides to be published in quite some time." This new bird guide collects Eastman's writings focusing on the birds we see around us in our yards, parks, and neighborhoods every day, and includes stunning new color photos. Explains in clear language how each bird nests, mates, feeds, and migrates. Features 45 species of birds, each identified with a beautiful color photograph. Includes evolutionary adaptations, name origins, nature lore, and more

American Crow -- American Goldfinch -- American Kestrel -- American Robin -- Baltimore Oriole -- Black-capped Chickadee -- Blue Jay -- Brown Thrasher -- Brown-headed Cowbird -- Canada Goose -- Cedar Waxwing -- Chipping Sparrow -- Common Grackle -- Dark-eyed Junco -- Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers -- Eastern Bluebird -- Eastern Screech-Owl -- Eastern Towhee -- European Starling -- Gray Catbird -- Great Horned Owl -- Herring Gull -- House and Purple Finches -- House Sparrow -- House Wren -- Mallard -- Mourning Dove -- Northern Cardinal -- Northern Flicker -- Northern Mockingbird -- Red-bellied and Red-headed Woodpeckers -- Red-tailed Hawk -- Red-winged Blackbird -- Rock Pigeon -- Ruby-throated Hummingbird -- Sharp-shinned Hawk -- Song Sparrow -- Tufted Titmouse -- Turkey Vulture -- White-throated Sparrow -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker