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OverviewDeep in the arid vastness of the harsh Great Basin desert, in one of the warmest and driest basins in northern Nevada, lies a wetland oasis that is home to more than 290 species of resident and migratory birds. The Lahontan Valley wetlands, including Stillwater Marsh and Carson Lake, contain the remnants of a vast Pleistocene lake that once covered much of western and northern Nevada. Today, having shrunk to fewer than 100,000 acres and precariously vulnerable to the vagaries of the Great Basin's scanty rainfall and to competing demands for water from neighboring agriculturists and northern Nevada's booming urban development, the Lahontan Valley wetlands persist as one of the most important birding sites on the Pacific Flyway. Birds of the Lahonton Valley is a major contribution to the study of natural history in the Great Basin. Authors Graham Chisholm and Larry A. Neel provide a comprehensive discussion of the geologic history of the area; the intricate relationships among climate, soil, vegetation, and local fauna; and the impact of humankind, from the ancient Paiute people to the farmers and ranchers of today. The book's greatest significance, however, lies in its detailed account of the bird species sighted in the Lahontan Valley, a listing that will be invaluable to scientists and casual birders alike. Enhanced by 60 line drawings by ornithological artist Mimi Hoppe Wolf, four maps, and directions to bird-viewing sites, Birds of the Lahontan Valley is an essential resource for birders, naturalists, conservationists, and anyone interested in the outdoors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham Chisholm , Larry A. Neel , Mimi Hoppe WolfPublisher: University of Nevada Press Imprint: University of Nevada Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.369kg ISBN: 9780874174793ISBN 10: 0874174791 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 30 November 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsFor bird-watching residents of the state, this book is a must. It is also indispensable for visitors and collectors of distributional information. It is seductive as well. If you are one of those bird watchers who has always thought of Nevada as the state you cross quickly going to or from California, it is likely to cause you to detour. -Bird Watcher's Digest For bird-watching residents of the state, this book is a must. It is also indispensable for visitors and collectors of distributional information. It is seductive as well. If you are one of those bird watchers who has always thought of Nevada as the state you cross quickly going to or from California, it is likely to cause you to detour. - Bird Watcher's Digest Author InformationGraham Chisholm is executive director for the Nature Conservancy of California. Co-founder of the Great Basin Bird Observatory, he has been active in conserving the wetlands of the Lahontan Valley since 1992. Larry A. Neel is the nongame biologist for the Western Region of the Nevada Department of Wildlife, stationed in Fallon, Nevada. In this position, he has been involved in a diverse array of avian conservation projects, including serving as chief editor of the Nevada Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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