Florida's Birds: A Field Guide and Reference [Paperback]

This illustrated guide to Florida's birds includes full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions of each species, and covers such topics as exotic and endangered species; bird conservation and study; finding, attracting, and feeding birds, bird problems, and the care of sick and injured birds.

Dr. David S. Maehr was Professor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry. A gifted naturalist, Davids numerous contributions to the wildlife profession and conservation community have been widely recognized at the international, national, and local levels. He earned three degrees in wildlife studies including a B.S. from The Ohio State University (1977), and both his M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1996) from the University of Florida. From 1980-1985, he worked as a biological scientist for the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. From 1985-1994 he directed pioneering field studies on the endangered Florida panther and other large mammals for the same wildlife agency. In addition to his many academic accomplishments, David was also an illiustrator and an award winning author of three books, including Floridas Birds, The Florida Panther: Life and Death of a Vanishing Carnivore, and Large Mammal Restoration: Ecological and Sociological Challenges in the 21st Century. A love of birds, a broad engagement with their biology, and a passion for their conservation were hallmarks of Herb Kale's many contributions to ornithology. He received his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and his doctorate from the University of Georgia. His passion for conservation made him a stalwart of bird protection in Florida for three decades. He was staff ornithologist and vice-president for ornithology at the Florida Audubon Society (FAS). He was a founding member and president (1975-1977) of the Florida Ornithological Society (FOS). He was a founder, supporter, and long-term officer in the Colonial Waterbird Society. AslS,