birds of the texas hill country reviewed in the nature pages

	Birds of the Texas Hill Country by Mark W. Lockwood The University of Texas Press, 2001
	This is the first modern-day field guide to the birdlife of the popular Edwards Plateau region of central Texas, detailing the status and distribution of all 419 resident and migratory species.
	The author, Mark Lockwood, is a lifelong birder as well as a conservation biologist for the state. He has been studying the bird fauna of the Texas Hill Country for decades.
	Lockwood provides a brief description of the Edwards Plateau, lists its parks and birding areas, and outlines the history of ornithological investigations in the region. The bulk of his guide is devoted to reports on each species, illustrated with drawings by Clemente Guzman and color photographs. A seasonal distribution chart is included along with a summary of "species of special interest" (Olive Sparrow, Hooded Oriole, Golden-cheeked Warbler and more) and "species of uncertain occurence."