Coast, May 2001
Book Description
Exploring Alaska’s Birds presents a colorful survey of the realm of birds in the forty-ninth state. An examination of avian evolution reveals their roots in toothy dinosaur ancestors. A scientist’s study of migration pathways probes the mysteries of the miraculous navigation system that guides them across continents and oceans.
Exploring Alaska’s Birds explains how species get their names, provides insight into bird talk, describes their adaptations to ferocious Alaska winters and considers the range of Alaska bird research from backyard feeder observers to the unique facilities of Middleton Island.
Avid birders pursuing the 200th species on their life list or backyard naturalists merely curious about the feathered denizens of the Great Land, and all those who’ve ever asked, "What bird is that?" will appreciate Exploring Alaska’s Birds’ authoritative presentation of useful information illustrated with a wealth of world-class photography.
