Birds of Napa County Author:Hermann Heinzel In this pocket-sized guide, renowned German illustrator Hermann Heinzel applies his knowledge and skill to capturing the avian life of Napa County, California. Europe?s foremost bird illustrator, Heinzel combines the expertise of a true birder with illustrations that display the range of color, character, and habitat of the birds. From grebe... more »s, herons, loons, and ducks to creepers, owls, flycatchers, and sparrows, there is a liveliness to Heinzel?s Napa. Its playfulness, sophistication, and emotion add depth to our understanding of this place that two million people visit each year. It is more than just a convenient bird guide: it reveals a world beyond vineyards, an affirmation that there is a beauty and a magic to these forests and rolling hills. With over one hundred birds depicted realistically in their natural environment?poking at the ground or pecking at pinecones?and organized by species as well as by season and region, Birds of Napa County includes everything for the experienced or novice birder, including a locater map, a checklist, and a section on rare birds.« less