Prospect Park Birds A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

About this book

Situated in the heart of Brooklyn, Prospect Park is home to over 250 species of permanent or migratory species of birds, and has been named one of New York's 130 Important Bird Areas (IBA), critical for conservation. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring the best bird-viewing areas in the park. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.

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Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.