Birdwatching in Maine: A Site Guide - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1611687225 ISBN 13: 9781611687224

Publisher: University Press of New England, 2017

Synopsis

With nearly 450 species of birds recorded, Maine offers an abundance of birding opportunities for people of all levels of interest and experience, from those looking beyond their backyards for the first time to knowledgeable visitors looking to plug a hole in their list of sightings. The state's wealth of undeveloped land and its extensive coastline, countless islands, and varied habitat combine to host an impressive diversity of birds at all times of year. Birders travel to Maine from near and far to seek hard-to-find species, from the only Atlantic Puffins breeding in the United States on offshore islands to Bicknell's Thrushes high in the mountains. This book fills an important niche for the birdwatching community by offering comprehensive entries detailing the best locations for finding birds throughout the state for enthusiasts of all levels of skill and interest. It contains descriptions of 201 birding sites in Maine, with explicit directions on how to get there, for all sixteen of the state's counties (several as large as other New England states!). Each chapter features a county map, a brief overview by Derek J. Lovitch, numerous specific site guides, and a list of rarities. The book also contains a detailed and useful species accounts guide for finding the most sought-after birds. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, Birdwatching in Maine is the best available resource for finding birds in the largest of the New England states.

About this title

Review:

"Derek Lovitch's new birding guide, Birdwatching in Maine, is a must-have for all who love Maine's birds. The book is comprehensive, covering all the state's best bird watching places."-- "Bangor Daily News"

"Whether an experienced Maine birder or visitor, or even just a mildly interested bird enthusiast who likes to explore, this book . . . is a must-have for your personal library, although it may spend more time in the car and in your hands than on the shelf!"-- "Boothbay Register"

"Best birding spots revealed."-- "Mount Desert Islander"

About the Author:

DEREK J. LOVITCH s lifelong passion for birding has inspired his careers as a biologist, author, tour guide, and business owner. Lovitch is the author of How to Be a Better Birder (Princeton, 2012). He has served as the Tools of the Trade department editor for Birding Magazine, and his writing has appeared in many other birding magazines. He and his wife, Jeannette, own and operate Freeport Wild Bird Supply, an independent bird-feeding and birding specialty shop that serves as a vehicle for promoting birding and bird conservation. Lovitch acts as a guide for clients throughout the state and also leads trips for WINGS."

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of New England
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1611687225
• ISBN 13: 9781611687224
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 472
• Editor: Lovitch Derek J.