Best Places to Bird in the Prairies
by John Acorn, Alan Smith, and Nicola Koper
From Greystone Books:
In Best Places to Bird in the Prairies, three of Canada’s top birders reveal their favorite destinations for spotting local birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. They highlight thirty-six highly recommended sites, each of which has been expertly selected for the unique species that reside there. With exclusive lists of specialty birds, splendid color photography, and plenty of insider tips for finding and identifying birdlife year-round, the book is accessible and easy-to-use―an indispensable resource that will inspire both novice and seasoned birders to put on their walking shoes, grab their binoculars, and start exploring.
The destinations they feature are as varied as the birds that are found there, ranging from rural to urban, easily accessible to remote. The authors provide clear maps, detailed directions, and alternative routes wherever possible to ensure the experience is satisfying for first-time visitors and experienced birders alike.
This guide covers Canada’s “Prairie Provinces” of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Twelve sites represent each of these provinces. In 4-6 pages, the author gives an overview of each site and its birding, and tells you how to get there. A map and a large, color bird photo round out each account. This isn’t a thick, detailed, comprehensive bird-finding guide like, for example, the ABA Birdfinding Guide series. Instead, these local experts give you a sense of what each site is like and provide a taste of the birding there. But that taste should be enough to whet your appetite to see these places and their birds for yourself.
Best Places to Bird in the Prairies
by John Acorn, Alan Smith, and Nicola Koper
Paperback; 280 pages
Greystone Books; May 5, 2018
ISBN: 9781771643269
$22.95
Posted by Grant McCreary on April 23rd, 2018.
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