From the editor of the nation's premier birding magazine; a no-nonsense; no-fluff quick guide to the birds you see every day. Of all the classic American pastimes; perhaps none is as widely accessible as watching birds. Our unusually vast; diverse environmental landscape supports fascinating species and variations exclusive to each region of the country. While bird watchers often spend their efforts in search of the rarest creatures; some of the most beautiful and intriguing birds are the ones that frequent our backyards (or nearby) daily. For that reason; where other; larger volumes focus on bird types that the casual observer is never likely to encounter; Northeastern Birds concisely celebrates those species living under our very noses. Written by Bill Thompson III; the editor and co-publisher of Bird Watcher's Digest; this portable 5"x8" book contains the same variety of entertaining and informative entries that make Bird Watcher's Digest the nation's most popular birding magazine. Inside; you'll find profiles of the 55 most common birds in the Northeast; complete with large color photos; gender-specific physical descriptions; nesting and feeding information; bird call particulars; and interesting stories about each species. Thompson also introduces the reader to the basics of bird watching: essential gear; bird-friendly food and plantings; housing tips; and observational techniques. This guide covers New York; Rhode Island; Connecticut; Massachusetts; Vermont; New Hampshire; and Maine. Look for our other backyard bird guides covering the Mid-Atlantic; Midwest; South; and West regions of the United States.
#1813465 in Books US Naval Institute Press 2003-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.30 x 6.36 x 9.50l; #File Name: 1591144809272 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent BookBy RayTI've purchased several copies of this book as it contains personal experiences my father went through on Pork Chop. I've given them to relatives and close family friends who had no idea what my father did there as he never talked about it. The book contains quite a bit of narrative on troop movements; etc.; that gets a little tedious; compounded by inadequate maps. With labeled maps the reader would be able to easily follow the action. The personal stories are powerful. Thank you Mr. McWilliams for the tremendous amount of research you put into writing this piece of history.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. McWilliams is a master of his art!By Robert BrownbridgeSuperbly written account of the last battle for Pork Chop Hill in the Korea War. It's not just a report of strategy and tactics; more importantly; it's an intimate look at the men who fought; were wounded and died there. I served in the the Pork Chop Hill sector at the time of the battle and can vouch for the authenticity of what Bill McWilliams has so carefully and respectfully prepared for the public's understanding of the realities; the horrors; the heroics and complexities of the Korean War.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. On Hallowed Ground - The last battle of Pork Chop HillBy charles VarnamThis book describes the last bloody battle of the war and it lasted through the last minute before the truce went into effect. I looked down on Pork Chop Hill the second day after after taking charge of the 81 MM mortar platoon behind Old "Bloody" Baldy just days after that battle ended. That first look told me that I never wanted to end up defending Pork Chop Hill. My good friend and fraternity brother died in that battle. His remains have never been recovered.
