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Birds of Northeast Texas is an annotated guide, for both novice and experienced birders, to the 390 species of birds that have been reliably recorded in the twenty-two counties of northeast Texas.Brief introductory chapters describe the areas geography and habitats and give readers an idea of where to find the best birdwatching spots. The species accounts explain each species status, distribution, and period of occurrence in the region. They often also include a short narrative about habitat preference, unusual records, or some other interesting or unique aspect of a particular species.The species accounts are followed by lists of poorly documented "hypothetical" species, extinct species, and introduced species. A vibrant color section highlights the regions "specialty" birds, as well as rare finds.Northeast Texas is a popular destination for many people seeking various types of outdoor recreation, such as fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. As the area becomes better known for its surprisingly rich number of species, serious birders from around the country will want to add this regions specialties and migrants to their bird lists.
About the author
MATT WHITE is a contributing editor to Texas Birds, published by the Texas Ornithological Society, and a sub-regional editor for North American Birds, published by the American Birding Association. White teaches American history at Paris Junior College. He now lives in Campbell, Texas.
Summary
An annotated guide, for both novice and experienced birders, to the 390 species of birds that have been reliably recorded in the 22 counties of northeast Texas. The species accounts explain each species' status, distribution, and period of occurrence in the region.
