FINDING BIRDS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA 2nd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (620 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156098175X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She was associate editor of Birding magazine. Claudia Wilds birded extensively throughout the Washington, D.C., region for more than twenty-five years before her death in 1997.
In short, anyone who regularly watches birds around Washington, D.C., will cherish a copy. (Audubon Naturalist News)In 1983 the first edition of this work was hailed as a new standard in bird finding guides. Repeatedly, Wilds takes dry factual information such as directions and enlivens it with humorous notes and mild cautions. (Washington Post) . A must-have book for any active birder who lives in or visits this area. Through gracefully opinionated commentary, she makes birding seem like a great way to spend an afternoon. (The Wilson Bulletin)Wilds doesn't merely report on the voice bird-watching spots in the region. She makes you want to try it. Those accolades were richly deserved. In addition to the considerable revisions, this new edition has the same tone, wit, and charm that made the original so e
In the second edition of Finding Birds in the National Capital Area, Claudia Wilds updates her classic guide with new maps, directions, and descriptions, providing information on birding from Delaware to North Carolina accessible to the notice and detailed enough for the experienced birder.
Amazon Customer said I hope it is still useful when I get to DC. It is an older book, I hope it is still useful when I get to DC.. Excellent bird-finding guide for DC, Maryland and Virginia ! Franz Hespenheide (franzh@cpcug.org) Claudia Wild's book is an indispensable guide to all of the best birding sites within a 200 mile radius of Washington, DC. It is a "must buy" for birders of all skill levels if you visit or live in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. She also covers Delaware, Cape May, NJ, and parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Her directions are easy to follow and her writi. Outstanding guide to finding birds Claudia Wilds has done a wonderful job of presenting lots places, including little nooks and crannies to find birds in the greater D.C. area. Directions to locations are detailed and generally accurate, with lots of helpful information.Well written, and easy to understand. A wonderful guide for exploring the world of birds.