224 pp. December 1996
paper, ISBN 978-0-8248-1683-4, $23.99
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Keywords: |
Hawaii
natural history
biology
bird
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The Birdwatcher's Guide to Hawaii
by Rick Soehren
"Each island is dealt with in detail, including a check list of birds for each and listing the best birdwatching locations.... Each site chapter is very comprehensive, including access details and the species most likely to be seen at any particular season.... For those lucky enough to get there...this guide is essential." -The Naturalist
This is the first site-specific birding book written especially for the casual or novice birder. It is a fully illustrated look at more than 60 top birding sites on O`ahu, Kaua`i, the Big Island, Maui, Moloka`i, and Lanai. Every spot described offers something special: forest-dwelling birds unique to Hawai`i, seabirds that rarely visit the shore, or introduced birds found in city parks and gardens. Birds of greatest interest and those most likely to be seen at each site are given particular attention, with information on seasonal occurrences to help visitors plan their birding trips. Site descriptions note activities and nearby points of interest, detailed directions to the sites, and available facilities for visitors. Helpful occurrence tables show at a glance where common and uncommon birds can be found. General information on birding in Hawai`i, a description of the processes that led to extensive speciation, and a review of the threats against Hawaiian birdlife are included.
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