Description

Learn to identify raptors and make bird watching even more fun with naturalist and award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela’s Birds of Prey of the West!  This handy guide features all 45 species identified in the Western United States including the 21 species found in and around Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!  The Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo Swainsoni) migrates through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park each spring.  The Swainson’s Hawk has one of the longest migrations of any American raptor – from Canada to Argentina.   A Swainson’s Hawk can make the 10,000 km trip (6214 mi) in less than two months, averaging nearly 200 km (124 mi) per day. The highest period of migration through Anza-Borrego is mid-late March.

Features:

• Coverage:  This comprehensive book covers every raptor found in the Western United States with individual range maps included for each species.  There are 21 species of raptors found in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
• Photographs/Illustrations:  Stunning professional quality full-page photographs help with identification.  Photographs, illustrations and silhouettes are labeled with common names of raptor, wingspans or body sizes.  
• Ease of Use:  Organized by group and size from smallest to largest:  hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls.   Quick-compare section identifies body shape and field marks as well as raptors perching and inflight. Useful for studying shapes, postures and colors.  Handy size to keep in your glovebox or backpack!
• Softcover; 247 pages.

Birds of Prey of the West is an excellent companion to take with you on your next birding adventure to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!