1 online resource (xvi, 283 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
Looking back -- Not another big year! -- What is an ABA big year? -- How does one plan a big year? -- ABA checklist and checklist codes -- A bit of background -- January : I can't believe I'm actually doing it! -- February : Elaenia, Dovekie, and Bananaquit -- March : March madness and more -- April : Neither snow nor sleet can keep spring away -- May: Warbler waves and I go north -- June : Alaskan adventures -- July : Maine meandering and Nevada nemesis -- August : Spotted owls and St. Paul sandpipers -- September : Southwest specialties -- October : The 700-club -- November : Mopping up an owl and a couple of 'chickens' -- December : Ending the year with a bit of a whimper and a big cheer! -- Summary of ABA big year -- After the big year -- Appendix 1 : ABA birds seen in taxonomic order -- Appendix 2 : Useful references for planning and carrying out a big year -- Appendix 3 : Birding areas through my big year
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index
