Description A simpler and more user-friendly visual Approach to gull Identification This unique photographic field guide to North America\'s Gulls provides a Comparative Approach to Identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls--gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides.
His books include the Peterson Reference Guide to Birding by Impression and The Shorebird Guide..
Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer.
Kevin T.
Karlson), and Pete Dunne\'s Essential Field Guide Companion.
His books include Hawks in Flight, Birds of Prey (with Kevin T.
Provides a simpler Approach to gull Identification Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species Includes detailed captions that explain Identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy Identification in the field Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull About the Author Pete Dunne is Birding Ambassador at Large for New Jersey Audubon.
An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds.
This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull.
Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include Comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species--a wealth of visual information at your fingertips.
Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species.
Description A simpler and more user-friendly visual Approach to gull Identification This unique photographic field guide to North America\'s Gulls provides a Comparative Approach to Identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls--gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides
