Cover
Title page
Copyright
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction
A Geographical Perspective
Riparian Vegetation
General History of Human Use
Vegetation Changes
Ornithological History
Research Needs—The Lower Colorado River Project
General Habitat Associations
Unraveling Ecological Puzzles
Experiments in Revegetation
Prospects for Conservation
Prospects for the Future
Permanent Residents
Seasonal Residents
Transients
Origins of Migrants and Visitors
Best Birding Spots
7. Species Accounts
Appendix 1. Summary of Christmas Bird Counts Along the Lower Colorado River
Appendix 2. Hypothetical Species
Appendix 3. Bar Graphs: Seasonal Status of Each Species
Appendix 4. Common and Scientific Names of Plants and Animals Mentioned in Text
Bibliography
Name Index
Subject Index
About the Authors