Identify and appreciate the fascinating variety of shore birds that call North America home with this essential guide from acclaimed naturalist Charles B. Cory. Featuring detailed descriptions and full-color illustrations of every species, this volume provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in birdwatching or natural history. With its accessible and engaging style, this work is the perfect introduction to the world of North American birds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.