A classic field guide to these well-loved birds, updated with the latest taxonomical information. Nothing says spring to a birder like seeing the flash of bright plumage as a warbler, recently arrived from its southern wintering grounds, flits from branch to branch, hunting for insects. Eastern North America is home to over 40 species of warblers, and Warblers of Eastern North America is the essential guidebook to identifying and enjoying the huge range of species that live in this area of the continent.
With over 240 crisp, full-color photographs and precise identification notes, Warblers of Eastern North America is indispensable to naturalists, students and birders of all levels of experience. Author and naturalist Chris G. Earley's concise and well-organized text gives the reader pointers on identification – including male and female differences, seasonal plumages, distinctive markings, song descriptions and cheat sheets. The book also features range maps for each described species, charts showing the seasonal status of the warblers, and photographic comparison charts that group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference.
This new edition of Warblers of Eastern North America, updated for the first time in nearly two decades, features an additional warbler species as well as new taxonomical information and updated scientific names. The book also features all new photographs, lending this new edition of a classic text a fresh look.
Chris G. Earley is the interpretive biologist and education coordinator at the Arboretum, University of Guelph. He is also the author of numerous titles on birds and the natural world, including How to Feed Backyard Birds, 125 Nature Hot Spots in Ontario, Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America and Waterfowl of Eastern North America.
Reviews of the first edition:
"Colorful photographic guides [...] delightful companions for beginning birders in eastern North America."
– Diane C. Schmidt, E-Streams
"Excellent coverage of all North American warblers. This is an outstanding publication and supplement to standard field guides."
– William H. Adams, Science Books and Films
"Excellent field photographs and a text of precise identification notes [...] handy and attractive [...] Highly recommended."
– C. Leck, Choice
"Excellent information, more than 200 quality color photographs and delightful prose make these must-have guides."
– David Bird, Montreal Gazette
"Highly illustrated with exquisite color photographs in a natural setting [...] a welcome addition to my library."
– Bill Carney, New Hampshire Wildlife
"Intended to help birders [...] they generally succeed, accurately portraying sexual and seasonal differences in plumage."
– Charles F. Thompson, Ibis
"Less can be more. That's the case with [this book] [...] two pages are devoted to each species of warbler, which allows room for multiple photos, range maps and informative text."
– Jim Williams, Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Lovely books [...] the range maps are the first I've seen in any guide that fully delineate both breeding range and wintering range. Makes identifying these remarkable and diverse families of birds as easy as possible."
– Princeton Times of Trenton
"The author of these guides is a naturalist/teacher who clearly knows how to present bird-identification information in an organized, attractive, and educational format."
– Charles Leck, American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35
"The most comprehensive information on several targeted species, packed in a colorful, convenient format."
– Bird Times
"These tidy little books provide nice introductions [...] terrific primer."
– Nancy Bent, Booklist
"This book gives birders an excellent resource for enjoying these colorful and much beloved birds."
– Donald S. Heintzelman, International Hawkwatcher
"Well-done, birder-friendly guides that fit easily into any field pack and are recommended for both beginning and advanced birders."
– W.H. Gross, BirdWatcher's Digest