Despite their small sizes, Maryland and Washington, DC, possess
a vast range of environments--from the high peaks of the Allegheny
Ridges to the low marshes of the Chesapeake Bay. Home to 200
nesting bird species, these habitats are under constant threat from
urban sprawl, changing farming practices, and the degradation of
coastal wetlands. The "Second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of
Maryland and the District of Columbia" documents the impact of
these environmental changes on the region's bird population and
discusses the recovery of the endangered Bald Eagle and the new
confirmation of breeding by three species--the Common Merganser,
the Ruddy Duck, and the Double-crested Cormorant.
Species accounts, each with a stunning color photograph, provide
detailed coverage of the habitats, biology, and relative abundance
of mid-Atlantic nesting birds. Up-to-date maps reflect changes in
their breeding ranges and distributions over the past two decades.
Of perhaps greatest value are the comparative analyses with data
from the first statewide survey conducted in the 1980s.
Treasured by birders--and an invaluable reference for
ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners--this book
will significantly influence our understanding and management of
avian species in the region for the next decade.
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