Attracting Birds In The Texas Hill Country

Author : W. Rufus Stephens
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623494419
Total Pages : 842 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country written by W. Rufus Stephens and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of working with landowners, land managers, naturalists, county officials, and others about wildlife management and land stewardship for birds in the Texas Hill Country, biologist Rufus Stephens and educator Jan Wrede teamed up to write a practical guidebook on how to improve habitat for birds on both small and large properties throughout the Hill Country. Because each bird species has specific needs for cover, food, water, nesting, and rearing their young, the book is organized by Hill Country habitat types: wooded slopes and savannahs; grasslands; rivers and creeks; canyons, seeps, and springs; tanks and ponds; plus residential backyards. Each chapter contains an in-depth discussion of common problems and possible solutions for developing optimum habitat. The book showcases 107 species in their habitats with color photographs and a short descriptive account of how to know the bird and care for its habitat. Three additional chapters on predator control, deer management, and cedar management offer detailed information on these special issues that impact the presence of birds throughout the region. As a comprehensive guide to habitat assessment, identification of birds and the habitats they use, plus stewardship practices that will benefit these birds, Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country offers landowners the ideal “how to manual” for writing an effective Wildlife Tax Valuation plan. By helping readers recognize and evaluate habitat health and then use appropriate habitat enhancement practices, the authors hope to inspire and enable widespread and effective bird conservation in the Texas Hill Country. And as bird populations flourish, so do the populations of other wildlife.

Author : W. Rufus Stephens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781648430800
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Land Stewardship for Birds written by W. Rufus Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this revised and re-titled edition of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country: A Guide to Land Stewardship, biologist Rufus Stephens and educator Jan Wrede provide a comprehensive update to their popular and practical handbook that focuses on habitat improvement to benefit birds on properties of all sizes in Central Texas. Nearly 50 years of research shows that over time, the North American bird population has declined by 2.9 billion. Breeding birds have declined by nearly 30 percent in virtually all habitats, and Central Texas is no exception. Just as human impact on the environment has contributed to habitat loss, so can our actions restore the habitats that once sustained a thriving birdlife population. Central Texas resident, migrant, and wintering birds have specific habitat needs for cover, food, and water. Breeding birds also need specific habitat for raising their young. Thus, Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas is organized by the types of habitats present: woodlands and savannahs; grasslands; rivers and streams; canyons, springs, and seeps; constructed tanks, ponds, and lakes; plus residential backyards. Three chapters on management of predators, deer, and cedar and other brush offer in-depth recommendations for addressing these important factors that impact bird habitat. New material in this edition includes a section on wildfire, improved bird census guidelines, updated plant lists, the latest standards for managing bird boxes, a more robust guide to managing brush species, and helpful apps and online resources, making Land Stewardship for Birds a valuable addition to the land steward's reference library"--

Author : Mark W. Lockwood
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292747265
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Texas Hill Country written by Mark W. Lockwood and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2001-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the status and distribution of the 419 bird species of the Texas Hill Country.

Author : Neal's Vacation Lodges (Concan, Tex.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Texas Hill Country Birding written by Neal's Vacation Lodges (Concan, Tex.) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark W. Lockwood
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292788299
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Texas Hill Country written by Mark W. Lockwood and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated in the center of a state renowned for its abundant and varied birdlife, the Texas Hill Country provides habitat for 420 resident and migratory species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Mark Lockwood, a biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, has monitored these and other bird populations throughout the Hill Country for many years. In this book, he offers a complete, up-to-date guide to the status and distribution of every bird species reliably reported on the Edwards Plateau. The species accounts focus on four key characteristics of each bird: relative abundance, distribution within the region, habitat, and timing of occurrence. In addition, Lockwood discusses species that have been reported, but not documented, in the Hill Country, as well as those that might be expected to occur. For birders and ornithologists less familiar with the region, Lockwood also gives a general introduction to the ecology of the Edwards Plateau and to the flora and birdlife found in eighteen parks and birding areas.

Author : Mark Lockwood
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781585442843
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tos Handbook of Texas Birds written by Mark Lockwood and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds provides authoritative annotations on the abundance, status, and distribution of all species encountered in Texas; lists rare, introduced, and hypothetical species in the appendices; and offers a comprehensive reference section.

Author : Jan Wrede
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603443770
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country written by Jan Wrede and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Thomas Adams
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603446303
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chasing Birds Across Texas written by Mark Thomas Adams and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author tells of his trek across thousands of miles of Texas territory to explore nearly five hundred different species of birds and their habitats.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Texas Parks & Wildlife written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : B. C. Robison
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0892633034
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of Houston written by B. C. Robison and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter where you see birds in the city--in parks or woodlands, on power lines or in parking lots--they are the natural soul of the urban landscape. They enhance the city and the lives of those who watch them. Nature writer B. C. Robison and wildlife photographer John Tveten have teamed up to produce this field guide for birders who want to identify the birds most commonly seen in Houston. Fifty-five species are included, ranging from such well-known favorites as the mockingbird and cardinal to the more exotic yellow-crowned night heron. A full-color photograph for each bird appears alongside warm and often witty description. For quick reference, a summary of the primary field marks of the adult bird is also provided. This summary includes not only identifying features of the bird but also its habitats, the time of year it can be found, and its distinctive behavioral traits. Aimed at the beginning birder, the guide also gives tips on buying binoculars and on attracting birds to your yard.