NATURAL RESOURCES BOOK REVIEW.``National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Fourth Edition'' (National Geographic, $21.95) This is the guidebook favored by experienced birders because of its completeness, up-to-date naming, accurate illustrations and organization. It's small enough to slip into a fanny pack and sturdy enough for a ``Big Year'' - 365 days of trying to see the most birds in North America. More than 800 birds are described. The introduction includes a comprehensive section on how to identify birds and be a better birder. Casual bird watchers will appreciate the color illustrations, range maps and clear descriptions. Bird songs are spelled phonetically. If you hear ``quick three beers'' it's obviously an Olive-sided Flycatcher The Olive-sided Flycatcher, Contopus cooperi, is a passerine bird. It is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher. Adults are dark olive on the face, upperparts and flanks. They have light underparts, a large dark bill and a short tail. . But even if you only use it to ID the bird flitting flit intr.v. flit·ted, flit·ting, flits 1. To move about rapidly and nimbly. 2. To move quickly from one condition or location to another. n. 1. A fluttering or darting movement. around your lawn, this is the guide to get. If you get hooked, the index has little check-off boxes so you can start tracking your life list. Only 799 to go. - Bill Becher CHECK IT OUT --Rock on: Patriot Sportsfishing is offering a two-day rock cod (Zool.) A small, often reddish or brown, variety of the cod found about rocks andledges A California rockfish. See also: Rock Rock trip off Point Sur Coast this weekend. The trip, which leaves on Friday, includes five meals and is limited to 24 anglers. Information: (805) 595-7200. --Here's Ronnie: Ronnie Kovach, a radio and television personality, will host a seminar at Rick's Bait and Tackle in Long Beach on Feb. 18. Kovach will give tips about catching white sea bass, calicos, halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. and early season yellowtail during the presentation, slated to start at 6:30 p.m. The seminar is free and will feature door prizes. Information: (562) 496-1870. --Oh deer: The Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Chapter of the California Deer Association will have its third annual banquet and fund-raiser on April 17 on the National Orange Show grounds in San Bernardino San Bernardino, city, United States San Bernardino (săn bûr'nədē`nō), city (1990 pop. 164,164), seat of San Bernardino co., S Calif., at the foot of the San Bernardino Mts.; inc. 1854. . CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. has been instrumental in funding and providing on-the-ground manpower for several new big-game water projects within the San Bernardino National Forest San Bernardino National Forest has two main divisions which are the San Bernardino Mountains on the easternmost of the Transverse Range, and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the northernmost of the Peninsular Range. and other areas in the region the past three years. It has become one of the most vocal and active groups in support of deer management and habitat improvement in the state. Ticket prices start at $65 per person for the dinner. Information: (310) 973-8148, (909) 790-2813, (909) 237-0573, (909) 389-1537, or e-mail socaldeer(at)aol.com. --Smile for the birdie: The San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. Audubon Society is offering beginner bird walks at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve on the second Saturday of the month during October and through March. Participants are encouraged to bring sturdy shoes, layered clothing and a brimmed hat and meet at 8:30 am in the front of the amphitheater in the southeast part of Woodley Park. Information: (310) 457-5796 or (818) 831-6061. --Safety first: There are many 10-hour hunter-education classes offered in the region. These classes are required before purchasing a hunting license and satisfy the California requirement for a safety course before a handgun can be purchased. In Los Angeles County, Spanish-language courses are available in Baldwin Park, Canoga Park, Inglewood and Torrance. Instructors also are available in Santa Ana, Colton, Escondido and Lompoc. Information: (562) 590-5670 or www.dfg.ca.gov. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: no caption (book: ``National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fourth Edition'') Box: TUNE IN |
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