The North Carolina Birding Trail

by North Carolina Birding Trail

Author	: North Carolina Birding Trail
Publisher	: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages	: 175
Release	: 2011-01-20
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 080788880X

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North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a driving trail linking birders and tourists with great birding sites across the state and the local communities in which they are found. The first of three regional guides, the Coastal Plain Trail Guide presents 102 birding destinations east of Interstate 95. The spiral-bound volume features maps, detailed site descriptions, and color photographs throughout. Each site description includes directions as well as information on access, focal species and habitats, and on-site visitor amenities. Special "while you're in the area" listings accompany each of sixteen site groupings, so visitors can travel to a cluster of birding destinations and enjoy other local highlights and attractions along the way.

The North Carolina Birding Trail

by North Carolina Birding Trail

Author	: North Carolina Birding Trail
Publisher	: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages	: 195
Release	: 2009-06-15
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 0807889733

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North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a driving trail linking birders and tourists with great birding sites across the state and the local communities in which they are found. The third of three regional guides, the Mountain Trail Guide presents 105 premier birding destinations in the North Carolina mountains, from the Tennessee border in the west to Interstate 77 in the east. The spiral-bound volume features maps, detailed site descriptions, and color photographs throughout. Each site description includes directions as well as information on access, focal species and habitats, and on-site visitor amenities. Special "while you're in the area" listings accompany each of eighteen site groupings, so visitors can travel to a cluster of birding destinations and enjoy other local highlights and attractions along the way.

The North Carolina Birding Trail

by North Carolina Birding Trail

Author	: North Carolina Birding Trail
Publisher	: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages	: 179
Release	: 2011-01-20
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 0807888826

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North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a driving trail linking birders and tourists with great birding sites across the state and the local communities in which they are found. The second of three regional guides, the Piedmont Trail Guide presents 103 premier birding destinations in the North Carolina piedmont, most within an easy drive of the state's urban centers, between Charlotte on the west and Interstate 95 on the east. The spiral-bound volume features maps, detailed site descriptions, and color photographs throughout. Each site description includes directions as well as information on access, focal species and habitats, and on-site visitor amenities. Special "while you're in the area" listings accompany each of fourteen site groupings, so visitors can travel to a cluster of birding destinations and enjoy other local highlights and attractions along the way.

Birds of the Carolinas

by Eloise F. Potter

Author	: Eloise F. Potter
Publisher	: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages	: 454
Release	: 2010-04-15
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 1458768600

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The well-loved standard reference for bird-watchers and nature lovers in North Carolina and South Carolina, Birds of the Carolinas collects information on all avian species known to have occurred in the region since 1900. This thoroughly revised second edition describes more than 460 individual species, including 60 new species that have been recorded since the publication of the first edition in 1980. Updated entries for all species reflect the current status of bird life as well as major changes in taxonomy and nomenclature. Each species account indicates when and where the bird is most likely to be found in the Carolinas, its nesting habits, feeding habits, and descriptive information useful in identifying the species. Generously illustrated with nearly 400 color photographs, this comprehensive guide to regional birds and their behavior will quickly earn a prominent place on the bookshelf of every bird-watcher in the Carolinas.

Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains

by Marcus B. Simpson

Author	: Marcus B. Simpson
Publisher	: University of North Carolina Press
Total Pages	: 384
Release	: 1992
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	:

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Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.

Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail

by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Author	: Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Publisher	: UNC Press Books
Total Pages	: 227
Release	: 2020-02-18
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 1469654865

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development

How to Know the Birds

by Ted Floyd

Author	: Ted Floyd
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 308
Release	: 2019
Genre	: House & Home
ISBN	: 1426220030

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"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

Catesby's Birds of Colonial America

by Alan Feduccia

Author	: Alan Feduccia
Publisher	: UNC Press Books
Total Pages	: 220
Release	: 1999-02-01
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 9780807848166

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With this lovely and informative volume, Alan Feduccia preserves the pathbreaking work of Mark Catesby, the English naturalist and illustrator who founded natural history and bird art in America. First published by UNC Press in 1985, the book features all

Maine Birding Trail

by Bob Duchesne

Author	: Bob Duchesne
Publisher	: Down East Books
Total Pages	: 362
Release	: 2009-06-01
Genre	: Nature
ISBN	: 0892728906

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This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike most guides, which emphasize species identification, this book highlights the sites themselves. Bird enthusiasts will count on it to lead them to the best birding locations in Maine and to list the species they will most likely find at each destination.