The History of Ornithology in Virginia

Johnston (ornithology, University of Virginia) traces the history of ornithology in Virginia from its pre-Columbian beginning, through the early stages of naturalism and collecting to the modern era of population studies. True to the title, this is a historical, not an ornithographic text, and very little experience in either field is needed to enjoy it. Anyone possessing an interest in this subject from amateur historians and birdwatchers to students and researchers will find this book useful. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

David W. Johnston taught ornithology at the University of Virginia’s Mountain Lake Biological Station for nearly two decades and has edited numerous ecological studies as well as the Journal of Field Ornithology and Ornithological Monographs.