Birds of Cape Cod & The Islands (Hardcover). This item is unavailable.Birds of Cape Cod & The Islands (Hardcover)

Hardcover. A field guide, travelogue, and photo essay, this book features nearly 300 varieties of birds, both native and migratory, in their habitats on Cape Cod and the Islands.Of the 800-plus species of birds recorded in North America, almost 400 have been seen on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. It is little wonder, then, that birders (ornithologists) flock to Massachusetts to see the spectacular aviary display!As Priscilla Bailey notes in her preface, this book brings together aspects of field guide, travelogue, and photo-essay. Nearly 300 varieties of birds, both native and migratory, and some rare visitors from far-off lands, were photographed in their Cape and Islands habitats. The images reveal beauty, both in the birds themselves and the artistic eye of the photographer. Key Features: For convenience, the book is divided into various habitat settings: the yard, marshes and ponds, the seashore, fields, and forests. One chapter documents the birds that are rarely seen on the Cape and Islands.Maps show the best sites for viewing the birds in nature.For bird lovers, visitors to the area, and connoisseurs of fine wildlife photography, this guide will be is a welcomed treasure, enjoyed time and again. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…