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Bird Tracks & Sign : A Guide to North American Species Paperback – November 1, 2001

by Mark Elbroch (Author), Eleanor Marks (Author), C. Diane Boretos (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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  • Songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, birds of prey
  • Dozens of feather groups photographed in color

    A sighting in the field is just one way birders can identify bird species. Observant nature-lovers can discover what birds are where by examining tracks, trails, and a variety of bird sign: discarded feathers, feeding leftovers and caches, pellets, nests, droppings, and skulls and bones. This fully illustrated guide--the first of its kind for North American birds--presents thorough and straightforward instruction for identifying bird families or individual species by careful examination of the unique sign they leave behind. It also offers keys to the birds' behavior in the wild.

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    November 1, 2001
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    5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
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    0811726967
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    978-0811726962
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About the Author

NOBA award-winning author Mark Elbroch has contributed to numerous research projects in North America, including the capturing and collaring of cougars and Glacier National Park's bear sign survey. He lives in Vermont. Eleanor Marks is an avid birder, veteran tracker, and writer. She lives in Massachusetts. Diane Boretos, a wetlands biologist, is a senior scientist with an environmental consulting service.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books; First Edition (November 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811726967
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811726962
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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NOBA award-winning author Mark Elbroch has contributed to numerous research projects in North America, from fishers to black bears. He currently directs the Puma (mountain lion) Program for Panthera (www.panthera.org)and lives in Washington State. He is a contributor to http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/author/melbroch/ and maintains the website http://markelbroch.com/.

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Ricardo Sierra
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last! Something that actually contributes to the Field!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2003
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Call me cynical but in the last twenty years I have seen field guide publishers recylce the same old info over and over again, just adding a new tabulature or color photos. The text is minimal and always leaves me wanting more.
Not so with this book! Mark and Eleanor have created something that goes well beyond any field guide currently on the market concerning birds! This stuff is new and never before seen except for experienced birders in the field. It is easy to use, fun to use and it will help anyone learn more about birds, their habits and sign. The photography is stunning as well.
I cannot over-recommend this book. Go get it, now!
Ricardo Sierra
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Dr K
5.0 out of 5 stars It will make you love tracking!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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Any track I find can be found in this book. It makes hiking even more enjoyable.
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TM Indy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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Great book for figuring out what bird left markings or feathers. It’s very thorough with lots of photos and illustrations. Great book.
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Kim Cabrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Filling a niche
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2001
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As a tracker, I find this book to be an invaluable reference. I have long thought that there was a need for this type of book as bird tracks have not been the focus of past tracking books. I find the illustrations and photos clearly laid out and easy to use to see details. There are sections on feathers, nests, feeding signs, skulls, scat, and more. I highly recommend this book to all trackers and naturalists and anyone who wants to be more aware of the world of nature around them. No other skill can give you that awareness of the natural world. This book will help you on your way to being a better tracker.
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the mit
5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYTHING you wanted to know about tracking birds
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021
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Amazing book. Learning so much!
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President Clinton
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Supplement for Mammals Track & Sign
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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Great book specifically for birds track & sign. Go get your “dirt time” in!
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Clay Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars unique and well presented material
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
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The information in this book is unique and well presented. The authors do a wonderful job describing tracks and sign left by many north American species. It’s a unique and rare look into the lives of birds.
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mary boisvert
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is heavy
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Almost too much info - seems redundant. I wish book was available for regions of the US - such as Midwest - to cut down on the heft of the book.
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Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of detailed information
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2022
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Great reference book. Lots of great details
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ck_funkadelikous
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Spain on October 9, 2015
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Envío muy rápido, descripción exacta del libro en cuestión, y el contenido de éste me parece excelente. Altamente recomendado para naturalistas y aficionados al rastreo.
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TS
5.0 out of 5 stars Love nature? Then you need this.
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2018
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This book is a must if you're spending a lot of time outdoors and want to learn about the birds out there. Mark Elbroch products excellent books on nature and I refer to them frequently. I love and use them so much that I have both the paperbacks and kindle editions of the books he's written. A great investment and very informative read.
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