| Description |
lii, 432 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-420) and indexes. |
| Summary |
"Designed to help bird watchers in the field and at home discover the significance of their observations, Southern Illinois Birds documents current knowledge of the birds of southern Illinois by surveying both the published literature on the subject and the unpublished field notes of active observers, field notes summarizing many important observations that have never before been easily available." "Compared with studies in central and northern Illinois, there have been few active field observers in the south; yet the contributions of those who have worked in southern Illinois have been considerable. W. Douglas Robinson displays their efforts convincingly in this book. And to stimulate further research, Robinson points out gaps in current knowledge. Throughout the species accounts, in particular, he discusses what is missing or unclear regarding the status and migratory dates of birds." "Southern Illinois Birds includes information on early arrival and late departure dates of migrants, the highest reported single-day counts in each season, and records of all vagrants. In addition, Robinson includes maps and guides to some of the best birding areas in the region to encourage birders and others to explore the many birding and scenic attractions in southern Illinois."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Birds -- Illinois.
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Bird watching -- Illinois -- Guidebooks.
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Birding sites -- Illinois -- Guidebooks.
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Illinois -- Guidebooks.
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Bird watching. (OCoLC)fst00832948
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Birding sites. (OCoLC)fst00832969
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Birds. (OCoLC)fst00832970
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Illinois. (OCoLC)fst01205143
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| Genre/Form |
Guidebooks. (OCoLC)fst01423871
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Guidebooks.
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| ISBN |
0809320320 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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9780809320325 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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