Mass Audubon Publications

Massachusetts Breeding Bird Atlas
Edited by Wayne R. Petersen and W. Roger Meservey
The Massachusetts Breeding Bird Atlas contains full-page accounts for all 198 confirmed species, each of which is brilliantly illustrated by award-winning nature artists John Sill and Barry W. Van Dusen. This book promises to appeal to all levels of bird enthusiasts - from backyard birders and armchair naturalists to conservation professionals and biologists. Hardcover, 441 pps

Inland Fishes of Massachusetts
by Karsten E. Hartel, David B. Halliwell and Alan E. Launer
A comprehensive guide to the freshwater fishes of Massachusetts including: illustrated keys; detailed family and species accounts; distribution maps; color photographs and line drawings. (2002) Hardcover. 328 pp.

Habitat Series - Laminated Knapsack Field Guides
These foldout, eight-panel, laminated field guides are perfect companions on your field trip. The guides are weather resistant and packed with information and full-color illustrations. Great for all ages.

Guide to Backyard Birds of Eastern North America
Identifies more than 40 common neighborhood birds, plus urban birds and birds beyond the backyard. Includes information on bird migration and attracting birds in any season.

Beachcombers Guide to the North Atlantic Seashore
Guide to more than 60 tide-pool, wrack-line, and beach species, plus descriptions of how beaches work, the marine food web, and tidal mudflats.

Guide to the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica
Nearly 100 species of tropical plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.

Pond Watchers Guide to Ponds and Vernal Pools of Eastern North America
More than 60 species of amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants found in permanent and temporary ponds, plus illustrated descriptions of the water cycle, energy flow in ponds, and the seasons of a vernal pool.

Whale Watchers Guide to the North Atlantic
Whales, birds, fish, turtles, seals, and dolphins-features more than 60 species you might see on your next marine cruise.

In a Wild Place, By Ellsworth Barnard, Illustrated by Charles H. Joslin

The Connecticut , By Walter Hard, Illustrations by Douglas W. Gorsline

Darners of North America Poster
Illustrated by Christopher W. Leahy
The 17" x 28" poster is illustrated by Massachusetts Audubon's very own Christopher Leahy, whose watercolor illustrations depict eight species of dragonflies from the family Aeshnidae. (1999)

Grasslands of Northeastern North America: Ecology and Conservation of Native and Agricultural Landscapes
Peter D. Vickery and Peter W. Dunwiddie, eds.
Collection of 18 papers on plant ecology and vegetation management; bird ecology, abundance, and conservation; and insect ecology and conservation. Bibliography and index, illustrated. (1997) Hardcover. 297 pp.

Changing Landscape, By Peter W. Dunwiddie

Martha's Vineyard Landscapes: The Nature of Change, By Peter W. Dunwiddie

Reading Ancient Landscapes

Birds of Massachusetts, By Richard R. Veit and Wayne R. Petersen, Drawings by Barry Van Dusen.

Introduction to New England Birds, By Christopher W. Leahy

Bird Identification and Food Chart

Birding Cape Cod, By Cape Cod Bird Club and Massachusetts Audubon Society, Illustrated by Barry Van Dusen.

Conserving Grassland Birds booklet set

• Managing Agricultural Lands Including Hayfields, Crop Fields, and Pastures for Grassland Birds
  
  
• Managing Small Grasslands Including Conservation Lands, Corporate Headquarters, Recreation
  
  
• Fields, and Small Landfills for Grassland Birds
  
  
• Managing Large Grasslands Including Conservation Lands, Airports, and Landfills Over 75 Acres for Grassland Birds

Birds of the Sudbury River Valley, By Richard K. Walton

Vineyard Birds, By Susan B. Whiting and Barbara B. Pesch

A Checklist of the Birds of Massachusetts
This list contains all species of birds that have ever been identified in Massachusetts as determined by the Massachusetts Avian Records Committee (MARC). It includes abundance bar graphs for 323 regularly occurring species, plus a list of 147 rare species. (1999)

Massachusetts Daily Field Card

Conservation of the Timber Rattlesnake in the Northeast
Thomas F. Tyning, ed. (1992)

The Timber Rattlesnake in New England - A Symposium
Douglas W. Kimball, ed. (1978)
Speakers' notes from two symposia on the timber rattlesnake. Maps, charts, and bibliographies included.

Turtles of the Northeast Symposium Notes, Thomas F. Tyning, ed.

Key to Selected Trees in Winter Conditions, 11 pp.

Key to Selected Trees by Their Leaves, 24 pp.

Beyond the Classroom: Exploration of Schoolground and Backyard, By Charles Roth, Cleti Cervoni, Thomas Wellnitz, and Elizabeth Arms

On the Brink: An Activity and Resource Guide to Teaching About Massachusetts Endangered Species
Cleti Cervoni, ed.

Let Nature Be The Teacher, By Lucille N. Gertz

Vernal Pool Lessons and Activities, By Nancy Childs and Betsy Colburn

Ten for the Pond

The Curious Naturalist
By John H. Mitchell, Illustrated by Gordon Morrison
This compilation of the ever-popular children's nature magazine is full of nature facts, folklore, crafts and activities, hand lettering, and lively line drawings. (1996) Softcover. 176 pp.

She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head, By Kathryn Lasky, Illustrated by David Catrow

Teaching Sheets
Feature activities, quizzes, and illustrated information on a wide range of earth science and natural history topics. These sheets can be bulk copied for classroom use.

• Nature Activities (8 pp.) Order #128-1, $3.20 (MAS $2.88)
• Amphibians and Reptiles (5 pp.) Order #128-2, $2.00 (MAS $1.80)
• Animals (4 pp.) Order #128-3, $2.00 (MAS $1.80)
• Birds (9 pp.) Order #128-4, $3.60 (MAS $3.24)
• Earth (14 pp.) Order #128-5, $5.60 (MAS $5.04)
• Plants, Flowers, Trees, Fungi (16 pp.) Order #128-6, $6.40 (MAS $5.76)
• Insects (9 pp.) Order #128-7, $3.60 (MAS $3.24)
• Seashore (6 pp.) Order #128-8, $2.40 (MAS $2.16)
  
  
• Set of all 72 teaching sheets Order #128-9, $22.00 (MAS $19.80)

Turning the Tide: Toward a Livable Coast in Massachusetts, Robert Buchsbaum, ed. 121 pp. (1992)

Watershed Decisions: The Case for Watershed Protection in Massachusetts, Elizabeth A. Colburn and Robie Hubley, eds. (1990) 111 pp.

Eden's End: The Case for Ecological Protection in Massachusetts, By Christopher Leahy

Learning from Experience: Toward an Environmentally Sound Program for Eastern Encephalitis Control in Massachusetts, By Susan Swedis. (1991) 96 pp.

Certified: A Citizen's Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Vernal Pools, Elizabeth A. Colburn, ed.

A Guide to Understanding and Administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Elizabeth A. Colburn, ed.

NEW*  Exploring Massachusetts' Wetlands: Identifying Wetland Plant Communities

Open Marsh Water Management Manual for Open Tidal Marshes in the Northeast

Terrestrial Vegetation Monitoring Manual

The Power to Protect Video and Workbook

Groundwater Information
Easy-to-read, illustrated flyers will help you learn about protecting your community's water supply.

An Introduction to Groundwater and Aquifers (1993) 11 pp.
Groundwater and Contamination (1985) 10 pp.

Water Resource Information Flyers
These nontechnical flyers address the causes of surface water quality problems, solutions, and the laws and regulations governing the use of water resources in Massachusetts.

Flyer #1-Lake Management Through Watershed Protection
Flyer #2-In-Lake Management Techniques: Effectiveness and Impacts

Energy Savers Series: Learn ways to reduce your energy use at home.
These easy-to-read booklets will pay for themselves. $2.00 each (MAS $1.80)

How to Weatherize Your Home or Apartment (1992) 29 pp. Order #019
All About Insulation (1993) 34 pp. Order #020
Oil and Gas Heating Systems (1990) 38 pp. Order #021
Saving Energy and Money with Home Appliances (1994) 34 pp. Order #022
Solar Ideas for Your Home or Apartment (1986) 30 pp. Order #023
Building an Environmentally Friendly House (1991) 45 pp. Order #025
Home Heating with Wood and Coal (1986) 46 pp. Order #026
Contractor's Guide to Finding & Sealing Hidden Air Leaks (1993) 38 pp. Order #028

PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION SHEETS

Backyard Wildlife Pack

• Coyotes in Massachusetts Order #PS05
• Living with Cottontails Order #PS09
• Living with Squirrels Order #PS11
• Living with Skunks Order #PS14
• Young Wild Birds and You Order #PS15
• Living with Raccoons Order #PS16
  
  Set of 6 sheets, Order #PS21 $4.50 (MAS $4.05)

Home and Community Care Pack

• Backyard Composting Order #PS01
• Healthy Lawns without Chemicals Order #PS07
• Low-Salt Diet for the Road Order #PS12
• Mosquitoes in Massachusetts Order #PS13
• Living with Gypsy Moths Order #PS10
• Understanding the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Order #PS23
  
  Set of 6 sheets, Order #PS20 $5.00 (MAS $4.50)

Backyard Bird Pack

• Attracting Birds with Food Order #PS17
• Bird Houses Order #PS18
• Landscaping for Birds Order #PS19
  
  Set of 3 sheets, Order #PS22 $2.25 (MAS $2.00

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