Author Description

A Bird Finding Guide to Western Massachusetts is the essential resourcefor locating birds from the marshes of western Worcester County to thepeaks of the Berkshires. Fifty-two local birders collaborated to producethis practical guide that features stunning original illustrations byAndrew Magee and bar charts showing seasonal abundance.The guide's 83 site accounts and 85 maps cover the "otherMassachusetts," the less-populated region bounded by New York,Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont. In addition to well-knownbirding locations such as the 56,000-acre Quabbin Reservoir area just 85miles from Boston and the boreal forest of 3,491-foot Mount Greylock inthe far northwest corner of the state, dozens of lesser known butequally productive and beautiful sites are covered.Whether you are a beginning birder or an expert, whether you choosecasual walks, strenuous hikes, birding from your car, or backwatercanoeing, this book takes you from city to hilltown as you sample theregion's diverse habitats and rich bird life. A list of conservationresources provides contacts for learning about and helping to preservethe natural heritage of Western Massachusetts.