Johnsgard reviews the river’s history from its geologic past through prehistoric settlement to the present and highlights its historical and biological features.

This book documents nearly 500 US and Canadian locations where wildlife refuges, nature preserves, and similar properties protect natural sites that lie within the North American Great Plains, from Canada’s…

The sandhill crane, most often seen, is within easy reach of bird-watchers in the center of the North American continent. Less visible is the whooping crane, struggling back from near…

This annotated list of the birds of Nebraska has been updated to conform with the most recent (2017) major revision of the American Ornithologists’ Society’s Checklist of North American Birds…

The seven species of swans are an easily and universally recognized group of waterfowl, which have historically played important roles in the folklore, myths and legends in many cultures. Among…

Bird enthusiasts will find viewing loca-tions and updated contact information for hundreds of sites in Wy-oming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Alberta, and British Columbia. Part 1 outlines the habitats, ecology, and…

The Great Plains are America’s biological melting pot, drawing creatures from surrounding regions to create a rich diversity of wildlife. This book illuminates the enormous variety and uniqueness of prairie…

This book provides basic information on cranes that should be of interest and importance to crane-loving birders ("craniacs") as well as to ornithologists and wildlife managers. Primary consideration is given…