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Arizona and Sonoran Desert Books

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Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona 7th Edition, 2007
by the Tucson Audubon Society

Tucson Audubon has published a new and updated edition of Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona, its seventh, which brings together all the latest information on finding birds in southeast Arizona . This is your best source of detailed information that will help in planning bird watching adventures throughout southeast Arizona. Read more

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$24.95
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Birds of Southeastern Arizona - NEW!
By Rick Taylor
As one of the top birding destinations in the nation, Southeastern Arizona has long needed a guide created specifically for its special array of birds. In this pocket-sized book, Taylor works in 410 species of birds, and includes almost every species you could conceivably see in this corner of the state. The species accounts are concise and clear, and contain "noteworthy" facts for many species.

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$19.95
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Safe Passages: Highways, Wildlife, and Habitat Connectivity - NEW!
Edited by Jon Beckmann, Anthony Clevenger, Marcel Huijser and Jodi Hilty
This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about or working toward reducing road-wildlife impacts.

Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection staff members, Executive Director Carolyn Campbell and Program Associate Kathleen Kennedy, contributed a chapter entitled “The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan and Regional Transportation Authority: Citizen Support for Habitat Connectivity and Highway Mitigation” to this new book on road ecology. Read the press release

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$40.00
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Land of Black Volcanoes and White Sands: The Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve
by Larry Marshall and Clark Blake

This book is full of fantastic photos and informative text on this otherworldly area of the Sonoran Desert. A remote land of stark beauty and harsh climates, the Gran Desierto has long deserved a book highlighting its many charms.

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$19.95

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A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

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$24.95

birdsongs_az Bird Songs of Southeastern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico
by Geoffrey A. Keller, set of 2 CDs

This 2 CD set of bird songs is another outstanding product of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to learn the calls of more than 200 birds in the region. Each species is identified by a soft, unobtrusive voice before you hear the bird's song. Listen to these CDs while you study your field guide at home and you will enhance your enjoyment of birds in Arizona when you get here.
See the list of birds on these CDs: Page 1, Page 2

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$29.95
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Arizona Birds - From the Backyard to the Backwoods
by Jim Burns


A lively portrayal of the habits and habitats of seventy-five unique southwestern bird species. 239 pages

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Birds of Arizona: Field Guide
by Stan Tekiela

Adventure Publications, 2003.
Paperbound. 345 pages. 6"x 4¼" format.

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$14.95

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A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona
By Richard Cachor Taylor

American Birding Association Inc., 2005, 374 pages

The 2nd best guide to birding in southeasten Arizona... Just kidding. This book is just as good as our Tucson Audubon Society Guide. Actually we recommend having both if you are going to make a trip here. While many of the well known sites are in both books there are also many differences and having both will definetly offer you more birding opportunities.

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$24.95

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Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas
by Troy Corman and Cathryn Wise-Gervais

University of New Mexico Press, 2005.
Hard-bound, 636 pages.

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$60.00

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A Guide to Southern Arizona Bird Nests & Eggs: Volume 1
by Pinau Merlin

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press, 2001, 182 pages

Ever see a nest and wonder what type of bird made it. If you have then this is the book for you. The book includes detailed descriptions of different nests as well as breeding dates and natural histories of the birds that make them.

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$14.95

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Flycatchers of Arizona - GISS Series
By Homer Hansen

This “mini-guide” contains structural illustrations and a table with identification and sound characteristics for 26 species of flycatchers, kingbirds, phoebes, and pewees found in Arizona. It is extremely intuitive and user-friendly. A great field reference for anyone birding in AZ as you will undoubtedly run into many confusing flycatchers. Waterproof and tear resistant

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$8.00

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Sparrows of Arizona - GISS Series
By Homer Hansen

This “mini-guide” contains structural illustrations and a table with identification and sound characteristics for sparrows found in Arizona. It is extremely intuitive and user-friendly. A great field reference for anyone birding in AZ as you will undoubtedly run into many sparrows that are difficult to identify. Waterproof and tear resistant

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$8.00

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Raptors of Arizona - GISS Series
By Homer Hansen

NEW! “Mini-guide” contains structural illustrations and a table with identification and sound characteristics for raptors found in Arizona.
Waterproof and tear resistant

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$8.00

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shop_Birds of PHX Birds of Phoenix and Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County Audubon Society. 1997.

Spiral Bound. 153 pages

Another good resource for birding in the Phoenix metro area. This book has more information about the birds of the area including: seasonal bar graphs and a birding calendar. It does also include descriptions of 29 birding areas.

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$16.95

shop_101 Birding Sites PHX Guide to 101 Birding Sites: Phoenix
By Michael J. Rupp

Rupp Aerial Photography Inc. 2002. Spiral bound. 122 pages

A unique and very useful take on birding guides. This book uses aerial photography to describe the birding areas in and around Phoenix. It is a must for anyone who will be birding in the metro area…even if you are only flying in and out of Phoenix this is a good book to have.

This guide is currently out of print

shop_Birding Flagstaff Birding the Flagstaff Area
By Frank and Linda Brandt

Northern Arizona Audubon Society. 2001. Spiral Bound. 79 pages

An easy to use and well written guide to Arizona above the Mogollon Rim. The Flagstaff area has very different climate topography and wildlife from the rest of AZ. This guide is a wealth of information about the unique birding that one will find in and around the mountain town of Flagstaff.

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$14.95
shop_Birding Sedona Birding Sedona & The Verde Valley
By Virginia Gilmore

Northern Arizona Audubon Society. 2003. Spiral bound. 50 pages

A good all around guide to one of the best and most beautiful birding area in the Southwest. Every visitor to Arizona should see Sedona. This book is a very informative guide to the birding in the area.

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$14.95

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The Birds of Sonora
by Stephen Russell and Gale Monson

University of Arizona Press, 1998.
Hardbound, 360 pages.

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$77.00

seazlistsm Checklist to the Birds of Southeast Arizona (Revised 2008 edition)
by the Tucson Audubon Society

This checklist can be used as a yard or house list, a trip list, year list, day list, just about any kind of bird list you might need. 3.5 x 7.25 inches folded, and unfolds to a two-sided card measuring 10.5 x 7.25 inches. First class postage is included in the price of this item. For priority shipping, the price including shipping for this item alone will be $4.55.

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$1.17

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Southeast Arizona Birding Trail Map
by the Southern Arizona Bird Observatory

This map of southeast Arizona shows lots of great birding sites and helps you navigate around this part of the state. First class postage is included in the price of this item. For priority shipping, the price including shipping for this item alone will be $7.05 .

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$4.35

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Mammals of Arizona: Field Guide
by Stan Tekiela

A fully illustrated guide to the common mammals of Arizona. The small size makes it perfect for use in the field!

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$16.95

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Butterflies of Arizona
by Bob Stewart, Priscilla Brodkin and Hank Brodkin

West Coast Lady Press, 2001.
Paperbound, 415 pages.

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$24.00

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Finding Butterflies in Arizona: A Guide to the Best Sites
by Richard Bailowitz and Hank Brodkin

Johnson Books, 2007

This publication, arranged by region, species and month, will help you find butterflies all over Arizona. With its maps and excellent details, it is a must for anyone coming to the state to pursue butterflies.

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$22.50

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A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona
by Thomas C. Brennan and Andrew T. Holycross

Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2006. Paperbound. 150 pages.

An excellent resource for those interested in the many reptiles and amphibians that can be found in Arizona. Great pictures and concise, detail oriented descriptions make this an easy to use and effective guide to the identification of these interesting animals of the southwestern deserts.

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$12.00
shop_Plants of Arizona A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona
by Anne Orth Epple

Falcon Publishing, Globe Pequot Press, 1995, Paperbound

This is an excellent user friendly field guide with color photos of leaves and flowers and clear species descriptions which include comments relating to wildlife use, ethnobotany, and distribution.

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$24.95

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Wildflowers of Arizona: Field Guide
by Nora and Rick Bowers and Stan Tekiela

A fully illustrated guide to the common wildflowers of Arizona. Sorted by color for ease of use in the field.

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Sonoran Desert Wildflowers
by Richard Spellenberg

Falcon Guide, The Globe Pequot Press, 2003
Paperbound, 246 pages.

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$24.95

shop_Cacti of Southeastern Arizona Cacti of Southeastern Arizona
by Coronado RC&D Area, Inc. 2006

Supplier: Coronado RC&D, Spiral bound 3.75 x 6 inches

Full page color photos of 34 species of cactus with common and scientific names, descriptions, distribution and habitat, and general information including ethnobotany, history, culinary aspects, and animal associations. This is one of a series of 8 similar publications which are some of the nicest field guides you will ever find.

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$9.95

shop_Trees of Southeast Arizona Trees of Southeastern Arizona
by Coronado RC&D Area, Inc., 2004

Supplier: Coronado RC&D, Spiral bound 3.75 x 6 inches

Basic plant anatomy, full page color photos of 36 species of trees in Southeast Arizona with common and scientific names, description, distribution and habitat, and general information about each species. This book also lists Spanish and O'odham Indian names.

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$9.95

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Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert
by Nina Chambers, Yajaira Gray, and Stephen Buchmann

Published by an alliance of the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, the International Sonoran desert Alliance, and The Bee Works, 2004.

Why is the Sonoran Desert so beautiful? The credit goes in large measure to the many wonderful creatures who pollinate the plants. Read about them and about how you can create your own pollinator paradise. Color photos, glossary, and conservation information in a spiral bound paperback. Bi-lingual, English and Spanish (6.5 inches by 9 inches)

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$15.00

shop_AZ Wildlife Viewing Guide Arizona Wildlife Viewing Guide
Adventure Publications. 2007

Paperbound. 240 pages

Arizona Game and Fish's most recent update of this book provides 128 fantastic sites to view the natural beauty and wildlife of Arizona. Easy to use driving directions and a 3 tiered rating system make this book easy to use. Great for visitors and residents of AZ.

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$14.95

shop_Nature of Madera Canyon The Nature of Madera Canyon
by Douglas W. Moore

Published by the Friends of Madera Canyon, 1999

This is a comprehensive introduction to one of the outstanding sky island ecosystems of southern Arizona with information on everything from geology to beetle species and human history of the area. It includes 16 pages of color photos of animals and plants.

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$17.95
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Arizona Atlas & Gazetteer
by DeLorme

The perfect companion for any backroad birding adventure across our great state.

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$19.95

tuchike Tucson Hiking Guide
by Betty Leavengood

Pruett Publishing Co. 2004.
Paperbound. 212 pages. Third Edition

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$16.95

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The Arizona State Trails Guide: Zone 3: Southeast Arizona
Arizona State Parks Department.

550 durable, user friendly trail cards that contain contact and trail info, elevation profiles, maps and hike descriptions.

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$11.00



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Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona
(7th Ed., 2007)

Tucson Audubon's book is your best source of detailed information that will help in planning bird watching adventures throughout southeast Arizona. Find directions to more than 150 birding locations, and know which birds you'll see where and at what time of year! Plus more!

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Arizona Birds, From the Backyard to the Backwoods
By Jim Burns

A lively portrayal of the habits and habitats of seventy-five unique southwestern bird species. 239 pages