Birds of the Rockies

A series of natural-history essays and field notes records observations of Colorado mountain and plains birdlife, describing species identification, songs, nesting, and seasonal movements across elevations from arid plains to alpine lakes. The narrative combines close study of individual species with travelogue passages about canyons, peaks, and towns, noting behavior, habitat preferences, and local distribution. Numerous plates and text illustrations accompany the accounts, and the volume concludes with a practical checklist of regional birds useful for field study.