In his classic book, ducks, geese, and swans of north america, frank c. Ducks unlimited limited edition waterfowl of na book arts. Identify north american ducks identify north american. Yet so many of these birds are disregarded by selfanointed waterfowl sophisticates, wholl tell you there are really only two ducks. Waterfowl of north america ducks unlimited 50th anniversary. Landgrant universities, which arose from the morrill acts of 1862 and 1890, set the stage. Ducks anatidae birds of north america north american. Buy online, view images and see past prices for waterfowl of north america published by ducks unlimited canada on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. Ducks unlimited canada national boreal program waterfowl. Ducks unlimited buys land or converts land into waterfowl habitat. Du got its start in 1937 during the dust bowl when north americas droughtplagued waterfowl populations had. Waterfowl of north america california state parks online. Waterfowl of north america contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in north america. Identifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to millions of people.
Both of these conservation groups are wellestablished and reputable 501c3 nonprofit organizations, but they differ in how they seek to conserve waterfowl. Species accounts show perched, swimming and flight photos, with males and females illustrated where applicable. The book is in good to very good condition the text is lightly handled, clean, free of markings except a raised mark on the title page the binding is solid the cover has no dustjacket there is a crease mark to the upper right front corner. Our waterfowl id guide has everything you need to recognize ducks, swans and geese in. Leatherbound book weighs18 kg, 45 x 60 centimeter containing the art of 30 wellknown wildlife artists. Jun 11, 2017 labeled pictures of ducks for easier identification. Click on the duck photographs to enlarge them or if you click on the ducks name then it will take you to another page with information, more photos, and sometimes a video of that particular duck. We partner with government, industry, nonprofit organizations and landowners to get our work done so we can connect people to nature and make a healthier world for. Jeff glor speaks to the books author and ducks unlimited about what is threatening bird species in north america and why it is so important to protect them. To mark the 50th anniversary of ducks unlimited printed in winnpeg in1987 in leather case small scrapes on 2 edges of case magnificent collection of prints approved and signed by the artists. Ducks, geese, and swans of north america has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. Waterfowl of eastern north america by chris earley.
We must all work together in conservation, so that we have a viable boreal forest for. See more ideas about birds, beautiful birds and pet birds. Waterfowl hunting is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport. The bestselling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully. Waterfowl of north america is a gorgeous, oversized art book of 3 pages 51 of those pages are fullsized plates of robin hills paintings on ducks, geese, and swan in natural settings. This is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of north america, europe, and asia. Waterfowl and wetlands programs, delta waterfowl foundation, ducks unlimited inc. Theres nothing like the rush of shooting your limit on a crisp, fall day. To mark the 50th anniversary of ducks unlimited printed in winnpeg in1987 in leather case small scrapes on 2 edges of case magnificent collection of prints approved and signed by the artistsfrom 9654073. Ducks unlimited and others have taken the lead in recognizing the importance of the boreal forest and how valuable the resource is. In many western countries, commercial waterfowl hunting is prohibited, and duck hunting is primarily an outdoor sporting activity many types of ducks and geese share the same habitat, have overlapping or identical hunting seasons, and are. In north america a variety of ducks and geese are hunted, the most common. Ducks unlimited, the nature conservancy, waterfowl usa, and the georgia. Everyone knows honkers can be longlived, but consider this.
A musthave for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continents fortysix species. Ducks unlimited connecticut, stafford springs, connecticut. See more ideas about duck identification, birds and duck species. Species accounts show perched, swimming and flight photos, with males and females illustrated where. Hunting waterfowl requires good eyesight and a steady hand. Buy waterfowl of north america by william zimmerman online at alibris.
Ducks unlimited hunting and wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Waterfowl of north america 50 anniversary ducks unlimited. When taking flight, they spring into the air instead of pattering across the water. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. Waterfowl north american birds birds of north america. In 2009, the breeding population was estimated at 3. Studying this book will definitely help birders, hunters, and general naturelovers to appreciate the singular beauty, habits, and annual cycles of our ducks, geese, and swans.
Waterfowl of north america published by ducks unlimited. Filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and. Waterfowl covers every residential, migrating, vagrant, exotic, and introduced swan, goose, dabbling and diving duck in north america canada and the united states. Jeff glor speaks to the book s author and ducks unlimited about what is threatening bird species in north america and why it is so important to protect them. This massive, impressive book of lithograph prints has 42 full color plates with accompanying maps. Du partners with a wide range of corporations, governments, other nongovernmental organizations, landowners, and private citizens to restore and manage areas that have been degraded and to prevent further degradation of existing wetlands. Waterfowl hunting ducks and geese of north america 24. Ducks unlimited said the current waterfowl longevity. Apr 02, 2005 2 this will not give an experienced birder or waterfowl hunter any extra information which is disappointing for a 158page book on waterfowl for extra information, please do yourself a favor and invest in the latest edition of ducks, geese, and swans of north america, by baldassarre. The north american waterfowler waterfowl duck geese. The book is in good to very good condition the text is lightly handled, clean, free of markings except a raised mark on the title page the binding is solid the cover has no dustjacket there is a crease mark to the upper right front corner cover and book is as pictured.
Waterfowl management in georgia georgia department of natural. This guide will help you recognize birds on the wingit emphasizes their fall and winter plumage patterns as well as size, shape, and flight characteristics. Sep 20, 2016 the picture book for duck and goose species collectors. Many of these birds were hatched in the boreal forest of canada and alaska. The cover is green leather backed with green cloth and faux metal title plate on the front cover. These areas hold large populations of seaducks to include the most sought after of all north america s waterfowl including king eiders, pacific eider, harlequin, and long tail ducks along with scoters. Migration season provides some of the best bird watching opportunities, particularly for waterfowl. The shy ruddy duck who conceals itself in cattailsthe fastflying canvasback or the boisterous canada goose. Ducks unlimited wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. With 72 stunning color plates that include more than 920 drawings, over 650 superb photos, and indepth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of eurasian and north american waterfowl, and on more than 100 hybrids. Enter the great outdoors sports zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best its early morning, and youre in your blind waiting for ducks or geese to fly near.
Wood ducks and blackbellied whistling ducks are the only north american waterfowl species known to successfully produce two broods in the same breeding season. Vp of ducks unlimited and each print is pencil signed by the represented artist, 20 h x 25 w x 3. The waterfowl management community in the united states and canada developed a strategy to restore them through habitat protection, restoration and enhancement an unprecedented recognition of the need for international cooperation to help recover these shared resources. More game birds in america was then absorbed by the new waterfowl organization. Rare ducks unlimited waterfowl of north america book william. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The eastern continental divide from florida to ontario contains the worlds largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent. There are three types of swans living in north america. North american waterfowl species list ramsey russells.
Our mission is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for north americas waterfowl. Du got its start in 1937 during the dust bowl when north americas. This is possible in southern latitudes due to the balmy climate, which provides for a longer breeding season. Lesser scaup male duck identification, ducks, north america, birds, pictures. Waterfowl hunting also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in the uk is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport many types of ducks and geese share the same habitat, have overlapping or identical hunting seasons, and are hunted using the same methods. North american duck photos this page contains a list of over 30 ducks that can be found in north america. Delta waterfowl has a program focused on reviving the duck.
Dabbling ducks, or puddle ducks, frequent shallow waters such as flooded fields and marshes. There are over sixty species in the waterfowl group. Website, ducks unlimited du is an american nonprofit organization 501c dedicated to the. The book also includes field sketches of waterfowl.
Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with. Northern pintail hunting texas north texas waterfowl. The 2014 dgs provides contemporary information on north american waterfowl in one accessible place two volumes, professionally and carefully presented. How many people can say that they have a book in their collection. Waterfowl hunting also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in the uk is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport. It is printed on a matte paperstock with a nice amount of substance. Waterfowl of north america ducks unlimited 50th nov. These include swans, geese, ducks, grebes, scoters, eiders and mergansers. More than a quarter century ago, waterfowl populations in north america languished at historic lows. These habitats benefit other wildlife, people and our environment. Cbs this morning features a new book about the fascinating look at the life and migration patterns of birds. North america boasts more than 30 species of ducks.
All 44 species of ducks in north america are represented in the book entitled waterfowl of north america. A musthave for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent s fortysix species. American hunter five mustread books for the duck hunter. Waterfowl hunting project gutenberg selfpublishing. Jan 01, 2012 hunting waterfowl requires good eyesight and a steady hand. The north american waterfowler waterfowl duck geese ducks. Ducks unlimited is the worlds leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Ducks unlimited canada national boreal program book.
Rare ducks unlimited waterfowl of north america book. Most swim with their tail held clear of the water and have colorful, iridescent speculum a rectangular patch at the hind. These birds can be found in a variety of bodies of water in north america. Kyle wintersteen offers a few ways to combat it, with these five mustread books for the duck hunter. The book of duck decoys sir ralph paynegallwey, 1886 full text. Wild duck census of 1935 found that most waterfowl in north america were.
Waterfowl of north america by william zimmerman alibris. Waterfowl of eastern north america is a richly illustrated pocketsized field guide for birders and naturalists. Ducks unlimited limited edition waterfowl of na book. Pintails once were one of the most abundant ducks in north america but have suffered a disturbing decline since the 1950s. This spectacular and meticulously assembled guide provides a unique way to master identification of north americas diverse waterfowl, both on the water and in the air. Well, groups like ducks unlimited and delta waterfowl are working hard to conserve and enhance waterfowl for flyways all throughout the country. Alaska waterfowl hunting some of north america s top waterfowl hunting occurs in alaska in the aleutian islands and pribilof islands. Ducks anatidae north american birds birds of north america. Even more of these birds used the boreal habitats to moult, grow, or migrate through to the south.
By conserving waterfowl habitat, we are ensuring that canadas wildlifethe. Ducks unlimited, the worlds largest wetland and waterfowl conservation. Thus it is possible to take different species of waterfowl in the same outing. Ducks unlimited said the current waterfowl longevity record is held by a giant canada goose that was 30 years, 4 months old. North america was troubled by more than the great depression in the early part of. Jun 22, 2017 this spectacular and meticulously assembled guide provides a unique way to master identification of north americas diverse waterfowl, both on the water and in the air. Waterfowl of eastern north america by chris earley, paperback. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list. Heading out with your binoculars can be a lot of fun especially when you can spot a few characters in the crowd. Ducks unlimited is working to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Learn the unusual traits of some of north americas favourite bird species. It is this time every year when the struggle with duck depression beginsa battle wingshooters will wage until falls glorious return ushers in a new waterfowl season.
976 1410 1494 1118 644 639 1153 1045 72 539 989 1379 797 1138 977 1328 61 297 291 336 1030 752 57 681 1204 248 47 346 305 705 437 353 545 147 60 738 666