Reviews
An invaluable reference... This book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. A must have for birders of the region!
This is likely to remain the gold-standard reference on Maryland’s birds—at least until a third atlas appears in, say, 2030.
My favorite new naturalist reads these days if the 2nd Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Highly recommended.
This book is a well-produced and impressive reference to the breeding birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia. It is particularly valuable for illustrating changes in the avifauna of the region during the last 20 years and contains a wealth of information that will be of interest to both amateurs and professionals... I highly recommend the 2nd Atlas to anyone with an interest in the birds of the mid-Atlantic seaboard of the USA.
A vital reference for anyone interested in birds or biodiversity conservation in the region.
This atlas is such a treasure trove... I can't imagine anyone with a genuine interest in birds of the Middle Atlantic area not getting a copy of this fascinating compendium.
Book Details
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction
The History of Grid-based Ornithological Atlases
Procedures
Coverage
The Environment
Representative Maryland Habitats
Results
Conservation
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction
The History of Grid-based Ornithological Atlases
Procedures
Coverage
The Environment
Representative Maryland Habitats
Results
Conservation
Using the Species Accounts
Species Accounts
Additional Accounts of Potential Nesting Birds
Appendixes
A. Safe Dates for Maryland and DC Breeding Birds
B. Total Species per Block, First and Second Atlases
C. Quarterblock Results
D. Abundance Definitions
E. Nonavian Fauna Cited
F. Plants Cited
References
Index