Bird Studies at Old Cape May
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811731510 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
W. Stone's Study Still Fascinating After All These Years mirasreviews First published by the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club in 1937, "Bird Studies at Old Cape May" is ornithologist Witmer Stone's exhaustive study of the bird life in Cape May County and along the New Jersey coast between 1920 and 1930. 374 species of bird are described: 318 from Cape May County, primarily from the area stretching from the town of Cape May along the shore to Cape May Point, and 56 species from further north along the New Jersey coast. The book opens with several introducti
Witmer Stone, a founding member of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, served as president of the American Ornithologists' Union, vice president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, and editor of The Auk.. With line drawings by Earl Poole and others. Where the birds live, their habits and behavior, physical descriptions, what they eat, when they migrate, and how population status has shifted-all described in vivid detail. The details of his observations, first published in 1937 by the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and long out of print, are republished here for the first time in one volume. A unique look at how birding in Cape May has changed, and how it's stayed the same. 800 drawings 5 x 8 A birding classic back in print Detailed descriptions of some 350 birds Introduction by Roger Tory Peterson In the early 1900s, ornithologist Witmer Stone spent years observing and recording the bird life