Although the information is as detailed as a textbook, the writing is jargon-free, light and accessible . . . Whether one is a serious expeditionary birder or a casual backyard observer of avian life, this book is a must-have reference.” -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Authoritative and comprehensive, The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior provides the necessary information about the biology, life cycles, and behavior (courtship, nest-building, migration, feeding, and other activities) of the 80 bird families of North America. For this new book, Sibley has provided more than 796 full-color paintings to illustrate the essays and family chapters written by 44 ornithologists and expert birders.
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Kestrel is a new line of high-quality high-precision field binoculars designed for the serious observer. These 10×42 Kestrel premium field binoculars feature Meade’s legendary quality including high-grade optical glass and fully multi-coated broadband optics that are guaranteed to provide a sharp crisp detail-rich image. Close focus as near as 4 feet make them perfect for serious birders and nature observers. Nitrogen-purged and rubber-armored these fine binoculars are also fog-proof waterproof and rugged enough to handle whatever the trail can throw at them.Try the 10×42 Kestrels. Your eyes will thank you! Meade Kestrel Binoculars are available in both Meade 8×42 Kestrel and Meade 10×42 Kestrel modelsFine Features:Close focus of 3.94 feet; Fully waterproof and nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging; Fully multi-broadband-coated lenses; Rugged rubber armor for non-slip grip; BaK-4 roof-prism optical system Long eye relief to accommodate eyeglass wearers. Meade’s new 25 year warranty is one of the best in the business. Not only is your product covered for defects in material and workmanship for 25 years it also comes with a Meade one Year “No Questions Asked” return or “Trade-Up” policy. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Meade Binocular simply return it to the Meade dealer you purchased from for a full refund – “No Questions Asked” or “Trade-Up” to a better model. When returning for one year “No Questions Asked” or “Trade-Up” the warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Proof of purchase is required. It’s the best warranty in the business – 25 years on workmanship – and a one-year return/trade-up!
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With its many exciting features and quality the MINOX HG is today’s trailblazer that has all the quality and features potential to become tomorrow’s classic. MINOX’s ultimate aim was to ensure performance at the highest level when they developed and designed their new HG binoculars. The German engineers in Wetzlar Germany have created High-Grade-Sport optics with the best possible performance in every area that defines a quality binocular. By using special optical glass from German glass specialists SCHOTT AG a newly developed optical system provides a fascinatingly high-level of light transmission which is bound to be highly rated for brightness and contrast. With their sleek body design and magnesium housing the HG binoculars are real lightweights at the top end of the range and along with their beautiful cosmetics and ergonomics they ensure the end user will enjoy a satisfying new experience when using the all new Minox HG binoculars. Apart from optics Minox has also installed a “first” as the innovative QCF focusing now makes it possible to take exact distance readings from a scale on the focusing wheel an often-looked-for feature on binoculars.With these exciting features and given quality the MINOX HG is today’s trailblazer that has all the quality and features potential to become tomorrow’s classic.Top quality light transmission is an essential mark of quality in binoculars. MINOX engineers developed the innovative M*-coating of the lenses which consists of up to 21 different layers on the glass surfaces adapting the various wavelengths of the visible light. This increases the overall light transmission to an impressive 92 percent while improving brightness contrast detail and color-rendering significantly. Another benefit is a completely new optical system designed by our in-house experts with internal anti-reflection and anti-glare coatings to help improve contrast. The four models an 8.5 x 43 10 x 43 8.5 x 52 and 10 x 52 feature aspherical lenses to enhance the contrast and sharpness of the image from center to edge. To provide a reliable and durable protection against internal corrosion and fogging the binoculars are filled with state-of-the-art Argon gas.Another milestone is the mirroring of the roof prisms through the MinoBright technology. This silver-based coating guarantees an improvement of up to 99.8 percent efficiency of the light reflected at the mirror surface. This is yet another improvement towards better light transmission within the system of the HG-binoculars. The high-tech optical glass is “Made in Germany” by the Mainz based SCHOTT AG which belongs entirely to Carl-Zeiss-Stifung which was founded by Ernst Abbe. High technology originating from German glass pioneers used for innovative optical products by the Wetzlar-based optic specialists. All of the expertise from MINOX a trusted industry pioneer is combined in this high-quality product.Better and more advanced handling is achieved through the Quick-Close-Focus (QCF) developed and patented by MINOX. With just one turn of the focusing wheel the HG-binoculars can be adjusted from close-up to infinity. This one turn allows fast focusing close-up and a more precise focusing for longer distances. With the aid of a scale on the central focusing wheel the distance to the object in focus is indicated to the user. This additional feature makes these HG-binoculars a reliable distance rangefinder.Despite all their features the new MINOX HG-binoculars weigh just 650 grams. This puts them amongst the very best lightweights at the top end of the range. The sleek body design with its protective rubber armoring was designed and fitted around the natural position of the hand. The weight was reduced considerably by using a magnesium alloy which is increasingly used in aircraft construction. With its much lower density compared with aluminum and its extreme durability magnesium is a revolutionary material for modern tough housings of binoculars. The eyepieces are fitted with twist-up eye cups with four click-stop positions. This gives more freedom for an individual’s own eye-relief settings. The design of the large metal focusing wheel is both attractive and functional. Equipped with a cross-knurl like the diopter-adjustment providing a very good grip.MINOX HG-binoculars come complete with an exclusive case and a neoprene strap.
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Features: For the horror movie enthusiast. Compelling classics feature major motion picture stars. Sharpen your skills of deduction. Enter the dark underworld of mystery, suspense and deception. Over 36 Hours. Original Screen Editions. 4 DVDs. Old School Mystery Action.
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“Count yourself fortunate that this book has arrived and that Lockwood is your guide. I recommend that you settle back for an enjoyable and highly informative read, and then follow Lockwood’s directions to a personal field study of Edwards Plateau birdlife. And by all means, keep this book close at hand. This now is the modern baseline to which your discoveries will be compared.” -from the Foreword Situated in the center of a state renowned for its abundant and varied birdlife, the Texas Hill Country provides habitat for 420 resident and migratory species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Mark Lockwood, a biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, has monitored these and other bird populations throughout the Hill Country for many years. In this book, he offers a complete, up-to-date guide to the status and distribution of every bird species reliably reported on the Edwards Plateau. The species accounts focus on four key characterist
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