"These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides¿-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they¿re the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they¿ll encounter in their particular locale. This guide includes 79 bird species, both common and exotic, found on the GulfCoast from Gulf Shores, Alabama down to the Texas/Mexico border. Illustrations by Ernest C. Simmons, noted illustrator and naturalist. Includes shorebirds, wading birds, beach birds, birds of prey, ducks and swimmers, as well some rare local treasures. "