Hocking County is one of the natural jewels of Ohio, favored as it is with impressive geological and biological diversity, and within that setting occurs one of the most diverse and accessible populations of birds to be found in the state.
The Birds of Hocking County, Ohio provides an overview of the natural environments of the county and reviews the history of bird studies there and changes that have occurred in the bird life as the environment of the region has changed. A summary chapter identifies and describes the ...
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Hocking County is one of the natural jewels of Ohio, favored as it is with impressive geological and biological diversity, and within that setting occurs one of the most diverse and accessible populations of birds to be found in the state.
The Birds of Hocking County, Ohio provides an overview of the natural environments of the county and reviews the history of bird studies there and changes that have occurred in the bird life as the environment of the region has changed. A summary chapter identifies and describes the prime birding sites within the county, most of which are accessible to the public.
The culmination of the book lies in its exhaustively complete and current annotated list of the 266 bird species that have been recorded in the county. A separate checklist is provided at the end of the book for personal record keeping.
This valuable contribution will be appreciated by a wide range of users, from the casual bird observer to the serious student of Ohio's ornithology. Bruce Peterjohn, author of The Birds of Ohio, has stated that The Birds of Hocking County, Ohio is "an authoritative reference for southeastern Ohio that adds considerable knowledge to an overlooked part of the state."
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Publisher:
McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Published:
2016
Language:
English
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18011339602
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New. An annotated list of the 266 bird species that have been recorded in the county, with a section on the best birding locations. Hocking County is one of the natural jewels of Ohio, favored as it is with impressive geological and biological diversity, and it is one of the most sought-out destinations for watching, and studying, the 266 species of bird life that have been recorded in the county. Here, the reader is introduced to the geological and biological history of the region, and to the importance of protecting the habitat, diversity of the county as homes to the diverse bird life--and other forms of life--in the county. One chapter identifies and describes twenty of the best birding sites in the county. Includes a separate checklist for personal record keeping and an index to common names and places.
Add this copy of The Birds of Hocking County, Ohio to cart. $73.91, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by The McDonald & Woodward Publis.
Add this copy of The Birds of Hocking County, Ohio to cart. $109.23, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by The McDonald & Woodward Publis.
