A Birder's Guide to the Chicago Region

Carpenter, Lynne; Greenberg, Joel

ISBN 10: 0875805825 / ISBN 13: 9780875805825

Published by Northern Illinois University Press, 1999

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00099909145

Synopsis:

Identifying more than 250 top sites for birding within a 65-mile radius from downtown Chicago, this useful guide provides maps, directions, and other information essential for discovering the birds of the area in their natural habitats. The most thorough guide of its kind, it covers nineteen counties of the greater Chicago area.

A Birder's Guide to the Chicago Region includes detailed descriptions of local habitats and maps that show where to find birds in nearby Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, as well as Illinois. While providing a wealth of practical information, the guide is enriched with insightful accounts of the natural history and ecology of particular areas.

An essential guide for either beginning or experienced birders, this book will appeal to anyone who appreciates nature and wants to learn more about the natural history, ecology, and especially the birds of the Chicago area.

Synopsis: Identifying more than 250 top sites for birding within a 65-mile radius from downtown Chicago, this guide provides maps, directions, and other information useful for discovering the birds of the area in their natural habitats. It covers 19 counties of the greater Chicago area.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Birder's Guide to the Chicago Region
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good