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About
the Book "Birds of Los Angeles Region "
Birds of the Los Angeles Region is an identification guide for the birds of the Los Angeles area (within 50 miles of downtown Los Angeles, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the western parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the eastern part of Ventura County).
The Species Account pages provide stunning color photographs of over 300 species of local birds and have a companion page with key information about each bird.
A Quick Guide to Local Birds provides an easy color-coded means to find birds in the book.
Common Local Birds show photographs of the most common birds in the Los Angeles region.
There are a number of sections of the book designed for the beginning birder:
·
Identifying Birds (how to tell one bird
from another)
· Binoculars (explains
how to select the proper
binocular)
· Attracting Birds to Your Yard
(key facts about seed, feeders, water, shelter, and nest boxes)
· Observing Birds (when and where
to find birds)
· Bird Habitats in Los Angeles Region (describes the different habitats of the area; gives
examples)
· Birding in Los Angeles Region (the top birding spots)
· Helpful Resources (where to get
more information)
· Index/Checklist of the Los Angeles Region (use this checklist to record
your bird sightings)
For
more information on the contents, order
the book,
Birds of Los Angeles Region. |