"The Birds of Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park"
About the booklet ...
The booklet is the official checklist of the
the birds of KMHRP, and summarizes much
of what we know about bird distribution at
KMHRP. The bird list in this booklet is
designed to be intuitive and easy to use,
unlike the digital version found here.
While some of the website material may
be found the booklet, there is a lot in the
book that is not on the website.
The website is more a photo companion
and "virtual tour." The booklet
is the official definitive park bird list.
It's over 40 pages and measures
3-7/8" x 7" so it will fit in your pocket.
You'll probably want one for the house
and one for the glove box too. :)
Here are a couple preview pictures of
the covers, table of contents, and a
sample page of the bird list.
Once you know the legend or key, you'll
see at a glance the bold-faced species
nest on site. The underlined ones either
used to, or nest nearby, as coded.
Standard abundance codes are used
to tell you if the species is common,
occasional, or rare, etc. Another code
designates season of occurrence or status:
winter, migrants, residents, or whatever
the case may be.
There are many pages of short essays on
various aspects of the park that affect the
birds, from habitats to management.
There is a park butterfly and dragonfly list,
and maps and graphs. It would be the ideal
item if you ever have trouble falling asleep.
Although the bird list is for KMHRP,
the status of the majority of birds in
the adjacent vicinity (P.V., South Bay,
Harbor, etc.) can be extrapolated from it,
as accurately as any published source for
the area. It is not just of immediate local
value only if you go to the park. If you
live anywhere within a couple hundred
square miles, you will find it a useful
reference tool.
The only current local CA retail outlet is at
Wild Birds Unlimited in Torrance.
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