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- Birdwatching in Maine: A Site Guide
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: University Press of New England
summary
With nearly 450 species of birds recorded, Maine offers an abundance of birding opportunities for people of all levels of interest and experience, from those looking beyond their backyards for the first time to knowledgeable visitors looking to plug a hole in their list of sightings. The state’s wealth of undeveloped land and its extensive coastline, countless islands, and varied habitat combine to host an impressive diversity of birds at all times of year. Birders travel to Maine from near and far to seek hard-to-find species, from the only Atlantic Puffins breeding in the United States on offshore islands to Bicknell’s Thrushes high in the mountains. This book fills an important niche for the birdwatching community by offering comprehensive entries detailing the best locations for finding birds throughout the state for enthusiasts of all levels of skill and interest. It contains descriptions of 201 birding sites in Maine, with explicit directions on how to get there, for all sixteen of the state’s counties (several as large as other New England states!). Each chapter features a county map, a brief overview by Derek J. Lovitch, numerous specific site guides, and a list of rarities. The book also contains a detailed and useful species accounts guide for finding the most sought-after birds. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, Birdwatching in Maine is the best available resource for finding birds in the largest of the New England states. Contributors: Derek Lovitch Kirk Betts Dan Nickerson John Berry Allison Childs Wells Jeffrey V. Wells Herb Wilson Kristen Lindquist Seth Benz Rich MacDonald Ron Joseph Luke Seitz
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. i-vi
- Basics of Birding in Maine
- pp. 3-5
- How to Use This Book
- pp. 5-9
- 1 | York County
- pp. 12-50
- 2 | Cumberland County
- pp. 51-107
- 3 | Oxford County
- pp. 107-123
- 4 | Androscoggin County
- pp. 124-148
- 5 | Sagadahoc County
- pp. 149-169
- 6 | Lincoln County
- pp. 170-198
- 7 | Kennebec County
- pp. 199-219
- 8 | Knox County
- pp. 220-251
- 9 | Waldo County
- pp. 252-284
- 10 | Hancock County
- pp. 285-217
- 11 | Franklin County
- pp. 317-338
- 12 | Somerset County
- pp. 339-351
- 13 | Penobscot County
- pp. 352-367
- 14 | Washington County
- pp. 368-392
- 15 | Piscataquis County
- pp. 393-409
- 16 | Aroostook County
- pp. 410-463
- 17 | Species Accounts
- pp. 432-464
- References
- pp. 465-466
- About the Editor and Contributors
- pp. 467-472
- Index of Bird Species
- pp. 473-478
Additional Information
ISBN
9781512600391
Related ISBN(s)
9781611687224
MARC Record
OCLC
956775568
Pages
478
Launched on MUSE
2017-04-08
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2017