Children love to discover nature's wonders, and this book will encourage them to do just that. Focusing one special area--the marshland of the Chesapeake and its tributaries--the book presents a small number of commonly found birds, so children will not be disappointed in their search. Young birders will also see how the beauty of the marsh itself changes with the seasons. The book is not a typical field guide, but concentrates on a small number of commonly found birds, so children will not be disappointed in their search. Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh can spark a lifelong appreciation for the birds and their surroundings. Middle Grade: ages 8-12.

A remarkably diverse population of bird life, migratory and indigenous, lives in the region known as the Chesapeake Bay country. It is one of the finest locations on the eastern seaboard for observing wild birds. Among the cattail and wild rice, the cordgrass and loblolly, from the countryside north of Baltimore to the windswept beaches of the Atlantic, are the imperiled canvasback, the boat-tailed grackle, the secretive king rail, the fragile egret, and the evasive snowy owl. Illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this book is indispensable to bird watchers and conservationists in the Chesapeake Bay region.

In the second edition of Finding Birds in the National Capital Area, Claudia Wilds updates her classic guide with new maps, directions, and descriptions, providing information on birding from Delaware to North Carolina accessible to the notice and detailed enough for the experienced birder.

The environmental importance of the marshes lies in their capacity to filter pollutants, retard erosion, and help maintain a natural balance among the critters.

Takes readers on a walk at a sheltered bay, showing examples of how the animals and plants of estuaries are connected and dependent on each other and the estuary's mix of fresh and salt water.

Birds of the Eastern Chesapeake: Maryland & Delawarecoversthe area from Marylands Atlantic Coast and Delaware to the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.This waterproof guide contains wellover 100beautifully photographed birds.Youll find both common and notable species such as theRed Knot, Northern Harrier and Wood Duck. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a folding, laminated, pocket-sized format that makes it ideal for field use. It includes common and scientific names, common size and wing span measurements, distinguishing feature descriptions and seasonal ranges when these birds can be seen in the region. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.