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USGS1977

In search of eagles

Review of: Golden eagle country. Richard R. Olendorff. Knopf; 1st edition (1975). 202 p. ISBN: 0394482921.

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USGS2011

Book review: Birds of Wyoming

"Wyoming may very well be one of the least birded states in the U.S." So begins this book, underscoring the challenges in summarizing existing knowledge for a state that falls next to last in human population density. Despite the relative dearth of "binoculars on the ground," especially in more remote areas of the state, the book offers a thorough compilation of relevant details. Much of this information is not readily accessible from other sources, and this book dispenses essential information in a very usable format. Review info: Birds of Wyoming . By Douglas W. Faulkner, 2010. ISBN: 978-1936221028, vii, 432 pp.

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USGS2016

Book review: Ducks, geese, and swans of North America

As pointed out in the book’s introduction by Richard McCabe, very few books deserve being called a classic. First published in 1942, the various editions of Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America—authored by Francis K. Kortright (1942), Frank C. Bellrose (1976, 1981), and this new edition by Guy Baldassarre (2014)—are deservedly placed in that category among the waterfowl literature. This book has been a valuable resource for the scientific community and waterfowl enthusiasts, and I was excited to learn that a new version has been published. As expected, this new edition did not disappoint and is a remarkable volume in terms of incorporating current research into each species account in a way that does not overwhelm either professional or amateur readers. Review info: Ducks, geese, and swans of North America. By Guy Baldassarre, 2014. ISBN: 978-1421407517, 1088 pp.

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USGS1999

The wood warblers: book review

Review of The Wood Warblers: An Introductory Guide by Barth Schorre. 1998. University of Texas Press, Austin, TX. 140 pp.

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USGS2003

Purple martins, then and now

Review of: The Purple Martin. Robin Doughty and Rob Fergus. 2002. University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas. 93 pages. $19.95 (cloth).

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USGS2014

Book review: Amphibians and reptiles in Minnesota

The photograph of a young boy poised to capture a wood frog ( Lithobates sylvaticus ) on page 3 of Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota captures perfectly the sense of awe and wonderment that one encounters throughout John Moriarty and Carol Hall’s new book. This is a spirit that most children possess naturally and that is so readily apparent when one of them comes face-to-face with one of the 53 species of frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, or snakes that make Minnesota their home. This is a spirit that the authors have maintained in their hearts throughout almost 30 years of chasing, capturing, and studying amphibians and reptiles (a.k.a., herptiles or herps) in Minnesota. It is also the spirit that you will find reawakening in yourself as you turn from one page to the next and encounter the abundant color photos and descriptive text within this book. Review info: Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota. By John J. Moriarty and Carol D. Hall, 2014. ISBN: 978-0816690916, 370 pp.

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USGS2014

Book review: Implementing the Endangered Species Act on the Platte Basin water commons

The Platte River is a unique midcontinent ecosystem that is world-renowned for its natural resources, particularly the spectacular spring concentrations of migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes ( Grus canadensis ), ducks, and geese. The Platte River basin also provides habitat for four federally listed endangered or threatened species—interior least tern ( Sternula antillarum athalassos ), piping plover ( Charadrius melodus ), whooping crane ( G. americana ), and pallid sturgeon ( Scaphirhynchus albus )—that require specific hydrological conditions in order for habitat to be suitable. Flows on the Platte River are subject to regulation by a number of dams, and it is heavily relied upon for irrigation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Accordingly, it also has become a political battleground for the simple reason that the demand for water exceeds supply. David Freeman’s book takes a detailed look at water-use issues on the Platte River, focusing on how implementation of the Endangered Species Act influences decision-making about water allocations. Review info: Implementing the Endangered Species Act on the Platte Basin Water Commons. By David M. Freeman, 2010. ISBN: 978-1607320548, 483 pp.

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USGS2003

[Book review] Pheasants of the World . . . Again

Review of: The Pheasants of the World: Biology and Natural History, 2nd edition. Paul A. Johnsgard. 1999. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C. 398 pages.$50.00 (cloth).

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USGS1999

The mathematics of movement

Review of: Quantitative Analysis of Movement: Measuring and Modeling Population Redistribution in Animals and Plants. Peter Turchin. 1998. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. 306 pages. $38.95 (paper).

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