{"product_id":"the-second-atlas-of-breeding-birds-in-new-york-state","title":"The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoth an indispensable scientific work and a beautiful collection of art  The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State documents and illustrates the current distribution of breeding birds within the state and the significant change in bird distribution that has occurred since the publication of The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State  edited by Robert F. Andrle and Janet R. Carroll  in 1988. Each species account features a black-and-white illustration of the bird  color maps of the current (2000-2005) breeding distribution and of the twenty-year change in distribution  and an overview of the species breeding range  habitat preferences  history in the state  trends in distribution  and conservation implications. The book not only chronicles shifts in bird distribution but also celebrates the 244 species that breed within the states borders by showcasing majestic landscape paintings of family groups and original artwork of each species. Long-term changes in the distribution of bird populations can be driven by habitat alteration caused by development  deforestation  and climate change  but significant change also occurs in the short term. Based on comprehensive  statewide research efforts conducted from 2000 to 2005  this landmark volume shows the surprising amount of change in the distribution of breeding birds in New York that has taken place in the last twenty years: a few species no longer breed in the state (e.g.  Loggerhead Shrike)  a few breeding species were gained (e.g.  Merlin and Black Vulture)  and over half of the species changed their distribution in the state  some dramatically. The consistency of survey methods in the two atlas efforts  including census of the same 5 333 survey blocks  allows for statistically significant comparisons. In all  1 187 volunteers spent 140 000 hours in the field  making this a substantive work of citizen science with broad applications for bird research and environmental management. In addition to the species accounts  there are chapters on methodology  results  habitats  land use  history of New York birding and ornithology  conservation  and appendixes of rare breeders as well as an updated table of the seasonal timing of breeding that completes this monumental work. The documented changes in bird distributions and land use in this stunning celebration of New Yorks birds will be of critical interest to both birders and conservationists.  Published in association with the New York State Ornithological Association and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in cooperation with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University  Cornell University Department of Natural Resources  Cornell Lab of Ornithology  and Audubon New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44957272834101,"sku":"ByrdShop_080144716X","price":45.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780801447167.jpg?v=1770326603","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-second-atlas-of-breeding-birds-in-new-york-state","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}