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Although they are familiar and amusing characters, gulls are frequently dismissed as common ""parking lot"" birds or because their diverse species can be hard to identify. Both assumptions disregard the beauty and grace of gulls, which are among the most approachable of North America's birds. This photographic field guide provides a user-friendly introduction to the plumages of 27 North American gull species in different stages of maturity. Ranging in size from the dove-like Little Gull to the eagle-like Great Black-backed Gull, their behavior and habitats are equally varied. With more than 500 color photos, detailed captions, and fold-out comparison guides, this book allows readers to better appreciate these charismatic birds by learning shortcuts for easy identification in the field. AUTHOR: Fred Shaffer is a life-long birdwatcher with a fascination for gulls. He has written about the gulls of Schoolhouse Pond in Maryland Birdlife and has spent more than 30 years observing gulls on field sites across North America. SELLING POINTS: . In more than 500 photos, this user-friendly identification guide explores the diverse world of gulls for a wider audience than most books of its kind . Beginning and experienced birdwatchers will learn shortcuts for identifying 27 types of this charismatic species . 4 fold-out comparison sheets make learning about gulls accessible and fun 540 colour illustrations

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Author:   Fred Shaffer
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780764362941

ISBN 10:   0764362941
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   22 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents   Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Case Study: Schoolhouse Pond, Maryland Gull topography Glossary Gull identification basics Species accounts   Chapter 1. Hooded Gulls Little Gull Black-headed Gull Bonaparte’s Gull Laughing Gull Franklin’s Gull Sabine’s Gull   Chapter 2. Large White-headed Gulls Herring Gull Great Black-backed Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull Western Gull Glaucous-winged Gull Yellow-footed Gull Glaucous Gull Iceland Gull   Chapter 3. Medium-sized White-headed Gulls California Gull Ring-billed Gull Mew Gull Chapter 4. White-hooded Gull Heermann’s Gull   Chapter 5. Arctic Species, Pelagic Species & Vagrants Ivory Gull Ross’s Gull Red-legged Kittiwake Black-legged Kittiwake Grey-hooded Gull Kelp Gull Swallow-tailed Gull Slaty-backed Gull Black-tailed Gull   Bibliography and Additional Reading Index   

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Fred Shaffer is a lifelong birdwatcher with a fascination for gulls. He has written about the gulls of Schoolhouse Pond in Maryland Birdlife and has spent more than 30 years observing gulls on field sites across North America.

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