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GRASSLAND GROUSE
JOHNSGARD PAUL A

Smithsonian, 2002

Grassland Grouse is a call to action from one of the world's leading ornithologists. Conservationists have seen a marked decline in the populations of North American grouse, particularly the grassland-adapted species. Unless action is taken swiftly, at least one species is certain to follow the heath hen into extinction. Johnsgard discusses places where populations exist that have yet to be preserved, and outlines the steps necessary to conserve ...

CRANE MUSIC
Paul A. Johnsgard

Smithsonian, 1991

Graced with illustrations by the author, Crane Music introduces the two North American crane species. The sandhill, most often seen, is within easy reach of bird-watchers in the center of the continent. Less visible is the whooping crane, struggling back from near extinction. Paul Johnsgard follows these elegant birds through a year?s cycle, describing their seasonal migrations, natural habitats, breeding biology, call patterns?angelic to the ...

Prairie Dog Empire: A Saga of the Shortgrass Prairie
Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Nebraska Press, 2005

For hundreds of years black-tailed prairie dogs inhabited the Great Plains by the millions, improving the grazing for bison and pronghorn antelope, digging escape holes and homes for burrowing owls and rodents, and serving as prey for badgers, coyotes, hawks, and bobcats. This book by the renowned naturalist and writer Paul A. Johnsgard tells the complex biological and environmental story of the western Great Plains under the prairie dog?s ...

Those of the Gray Wind: The Sandhill Cranes (Bison Book)
Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Nebraska Press, 1986

With Paul Johnsgard, we follow the annual migration of the sandhill cranes from the American Southwest to their Alaskan mating grounds and then home again. It is a flight unaltered in nearly ten million years. By presenting various cycles of the migration in four time periods from 1860 to 1980, Johnsgard, a prominent naturalist, is able to show how man's encroachments have imperiled the flocks. In each section there is interaction between a ...

The Nature of Nebraska: Ecology and Biodiversity (Natural History)
Paul A. Johnsgard

Bison Books, 2005

Where the eastern and western currents of American life merge as smoothly as one river flows into another is a place called Nebraska. There we find the Platte, a river that gave sustenance to the countless migrants who once trudged westward along the Mormon and Oregon trails. We find the Sandhills, a vast region of sandy grassland that represents the largest area of dunes and the grandest and least disturbed region of mixed-grass prairies in all ...

Baby Bird Portraits / Watercolors in the Field Museum: Watercolors in the Field Museum

2 reviews
George Miksch Sutton, Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Oklahoma Press, 2006

A stunning one-of-a-kind collection
Simply put, this is a stunning collection of 35 watercolors of downy chicks, nestlings, and fledglings painted from life by one of the premier bird artists of the 20th century, George Miksch Sutton. The 19 species of North American birds, many reproduced here for the first time, are exquisite paintings standing alone but the highly readable, informative text by internationally renowned ...

Hawks, Eagles, and Falcons of North America: Biology and Natural History

3 reviews
Johnsgard Pa, Paul A. Johnsgard

Smithsonian, 2001

A good reference
It was an interesting read about the different types of raptors seen in North America.

Cormorants, Darters, and Pelicans of the World

1 review
Paul A. Johnsgard

Smithsonian Institution Press, 1993

Thorough! Interesting!
Johnsgard's big book answers in detail any question you might have about cormorants, darters, and pelicans. Elegant line drawings illustrate behaviors; large maps provide the ranges and breeding sites of the birds. Interesting information and excellent organization make this a good choice for anybody who wants to learn about these fascinating seabirds.

Baby Bird Portraits
George Miksch Sutton, Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Oklahoma Press, 1998

Dragons and Unicorns: A Natural History

11 reviews
Paul Johnsgard, Karin Johnsgard

St. Martin's Griffin, 1992

A Must Have Book
This was one of the first dragon and unicorn books that I laid my hands on and its still one of my favorites years later. For those who like to learn about "real" dragons and unicorns that actually have a biological aspect, this is the book. While these species of dragons and unicorns don't have the magesty of the roleplaying dragons or unicorns, they have a nobility all their own. Definitely get ...

Birds of the Rocky Mountains: With Particular Reference to National Parks in the Northern Rocky Mountain ...
Paul A. Johnsgard

University Press of Colorado, 1986

"This comprehensive reference work . . . describes in detail 354 species found in a 353,000 square mile area, from the 40th parallel in Colorado north to the 52nd parallel in Canada; from the western border of Idaho to the eastern boundaries of Montana and Wyoming. . . . Here a visitor to any of the major national parks in the Rocky Mountain region can have quick access to the abundance and seasonality of a given species. In addition, a ...

Lewis and Clark: Pioneering Naturalists (Second Edition) (Lewis & Clark Expedition)

1 review
Paul Russell Cutright

Bison Books, 2003

Wonderful book - could use more illustrations though
This book is a fascinating natural history of the Lewis and Clark expedition that deals not just with flora and fauna but also with geology, geography, medicine, and the ethnography of the tribes the explorers met on their way to the Pacific and back. The story is told chronologically, with enough detail that if your main interest is natural history this could be the only history of the ...

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of the World

1 review
Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Nebraska Press, 1978

MASTER REFERENCE BOOK BY A MASTER ORNITHOLOGIST
This is a large reference book written by a preeminent Nebraska-based ornithologist who has a mind-boggling knowledge of his topics. The major ducks, swans and geese covered are cited in the tags. The book is illustrated by the author's drawings and color plates (so delightful to see some of them with their brood and juveniles). Each subject (goose, duck or swan) is written about within the ...

Trogons And Quetzals Of The World

1 review
JOHNSGARD PAUL A, Paul A. Johnsgard

Smithsonian, 2000

Informative, highly accessible, beautifully illustrated text
Paul Johnsgard is Foundation Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska and draws upon his many years of experience and research to write a definitive treatise on trogons and quetzels with their shimmering golden-green feathers and long ornamental tail coverts, rainforest birds aptly described as being among the most beautiful in the world. Johnsgard's informative, highly accessible ...

The Plovers, Sandpipers, and Snipes of the World

1 review
Paul A. Johnsgard

University of Nebraska Press, 1981

Shows its age, but still a very good book
Birders have rather ignored this book, particularly since the publication of _Shorebirds_ and, now, Denis Paulson's new photographic guide. The identification information here is decidedly out of date, and many plumages go entirely undescribed, but Johnsgard's book is still a prime source for information on the range and, particularly, the behavior of many of the waders of the world. The ...

Ducks in the Wild: Conserving Waterfowl and Their Habitats
Paul A. Johnsgard

Macmillan General Reference, 1993

Describes the ducks' wetland habitat, examines efforts to save the ducks from destruction, describes their behavior patterns, and profiles more than 130 duck species.

Prairie Birds: Fragile Splendor in the Great Plains

1 review
Paul A. Johnsgard

University Press of Kansas, 2001

Excellent Detail and well written
Johnsgard's books always excell because they are written in a way that everyone from birding experts to novices can understand. This book details the many prairie bird species in North America. Well written and illustrated, the book is a great addition to the bird enthusiast's library.

The Niobrara: A River Running through Time
Paul A. Johnsgard

Bison Books, 2007

Although its history is etched on canyon walls reaching back twenty million years, the Niobrara is very much a river of today. Stretching 535 miles from its headwaters to the Missouri River, it is one of Nebraska?s least altered waterways and is designated as a national scenic river. Its waterfalls and wildlife make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, but pressures from development still threaten its scenic and ecological wonders. This first ...

Faces of the Great Plains: Prairie Wildlife

2 reviews
Paul A. Johnsgard, Bob Gress

University Press of Kansas, 2003

Outstanding Plains Fauna Information
As a resident of the Great Plains I have found it difficult to find information about the wildlife of the area since moving here 11 years ago. Until now, that is! This books has it all. The writing of Johnsgard flows well in and around the fantastic images of Gress. As a photographer I know what it takes to get good images of the wildlife around here. To get EXCELLENT images takes time, ...

NA OWLS PB

4 reviews
JOHNSGARD PAUL A

Smithsonian, 1997

Useful source for information on the Natural History of Owls
I have many books on owls, and this is one of the most comprehesive books that I have seen on the natural history of owls. There are good drawings and photographs in the first 15 pages of the book. The classification and evolution section was of great interest to me and very useful. The natural histories of each species is very in-depth and thorough. There is also a glossary, which is very ...

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