"An Introduction to the Birds of Pennsylvania" by George Miksch Sutton is a guide crafted for newcomers eager to identify and appreciate the birds inhabiting Pennsylvania. Acting as a bridge for budding birdwatchers, the book simplifies the process of recognizing various avian species. It begins by laying out the manual's mission: to broaden the reader's understanding of birds across the state, no matter their level of experience. The readers are given useful tips for successful birdwatching adventures. They are guided to initially concentrate on a handful of species and to maintain a record of their sightings. The book inspires active learning, prompting readers to become familiar with bird calls and to identify birds by their unique characteristics, thus cultivating a love for Pennsylvania's rich birdlife.
An Introduction to the Birds of Pennsylvania
By George Miksch Sutton
Embark on a journey to discover the feathered residents of Pennsylvania, learning to spot them by their songs and unique traits with this beginner-friendly handbook.
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About the AuthorGeorge Miksch Sutton was an American ornithologist and bird artist. He published numerous technical papers in ornithology as well as more popular works illustrated with his own art. His early artistic work was inspired and tutored by Louis Agassiz Fuertes. In 1931, he was the first ornithologist to find the eggs of the Harris's sparrow, one of the last North American birds to have its nest and eggs described. In 1935, he was part of the team of Arthur Augustus Allen during an expedition to the Singer Tract in Louisiana to make sketches of ivory-billed woodpecker. He did extensive field work in the Arctic, Oklahoma, Labrador, and Mexico. He received his doctorate from Cornell University and held academic posts at the University of Michigan and the University of Oklahoma, Norman. The George M. Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma was named after him.
George Miksch Sutton was an American ornithologist and bird artist. He published numerous technical papers in ornithology as well as more popular works illustrated with his own art. His early artistic work was inspired and tutored by Louis Agassiz Fuertes. In 1931, he was the first ornithologist to find the eggs of the Harris's sparrow, one of the last North American birds to have its nest and eggs described. In 1935, he was part of the team of Arthur Augustus Allen during an expedition to the Singer Tract in Louisiana to make sketches of ivory-billed woodpecker. He did extensive field work in the Arctic, Oklahoma, Labrador, and Mexico. He received his doctorate from Cornell University and held academic posts at the University of Michigan and the University of Oklahoma, Norman. The George M. Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma was named after him.
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