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Using science to guide our priorities and birdlife to measure ecosystem health, audubon advocates for the protection of land, water, and wildlife. Virtually every bird found in western north america is brought to life in this portable guide, an essential companion in the field and a staple in any birdwatchers library. Jul 12, 1977 this is the first bird guide i had, and it was better than nothing but not a great experience. Western region revised edition national audubon society field guide, national audubon society field guide to the night sky audubon society field guide series, the audubon society field guide to.
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