Basic Guide to Birds Found Near Water in St. Augustine

by Linda Burek, Linda Burek (Photographer), Regis Burek (Photographer)

Overview

According to eBird.org, 339 species of birds have been reported in St. Johns County in which St. Augustine is located. This guide is meant to help the birding novice identify some of the common birds in the area that can be seen near bodies of water. There are guides available that are inclusive of all bird species, but they can be overwhelming. This book introduces 32 bird species, when they can be seen in the area, and public places where they can be reliably seen. Some of the species are state or federally designated as threatened and are included if there is a good chance you can see them. If the species is not common in our area, it is not included it.

The first part of this book contains images and information about selected bird species which newcomers and visitors to the area may not be familiar and want to identify. Birds are grouped into categories of similar species. Each bird species begins with the common name followed by the Latin name. There are pictures of the birds with descriptive text. Included are when and where to see the bird species in the St. Augustine area based on the author's experience. The second part identifies public places in and around St. Augustine where the birder can reliably view these birds at the appropriate time of year. Lastly, resources are listed that can be used to learn about local birds and an index listing the birds in alphabetical order.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765591130
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	07/13/2022
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	68
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d)

About the Author

Linda Burek is an award-winning photographer and author. Linda, her husband Regis Burek, and her dog Dart have traveled across country in a recreational vehicle five times and have documented four of those adventures in a series of books loaded with photographs. Linda loves to photograph nature and wildlife and enjoys the time she spends with nature. She is a member of the North American Nature Photographer Association.

Linda moved to Florida at the end of 2015 and was enthralled with the variety of wildlife in the area. She became a certified Florida Master Naturalist, volunteered at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, got involved with the St. Johns County Audubon Society, and participated in whale surveys and bird counts. She participated in nesting season counts at the bird rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and she is currently the compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count.

Her books, a gallery of photographs, videos, and blog posts are available at lindaburekphotography.com. Linda and Regis have published the following books: Traveling and Camping With Dogs: Maryland to Washington State, The Gifts of the Day: Where’s Dart? The Gifts of the Day: Florida to Washington State and The Gifts of the Day: Florida to Cape Breton Island.
Linda continues to actively photograph and write.