Edited by Walter G. Ellison Forward by Chandler S. Robbins Hardback, 520 pp., 199 map plates - includes maps, tables, line graphs, 224 color photos, 4 halfNovember, 2010 Walter G. Ellison is the project coordinator of the Maryland and D.C. Breeding Bird Atlas Project at the Maryland Ornithological Society Species accounts, each with a stunning color photograph, provide detailed coverage of the habitats, biology, and relative abundance of mid—Atlantic nesting birds. Up—to—date maps reflect changes in their breeding ranges and distributions over the past two decades. Of perhaps greatest value are the comparative analyses with data from the first statewide survey conducted in the 1980s. Treasured by birders -- and an invaluable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners -- this book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. "A vital reference for anyone interested in birds or biodiversity conservation in the region." -- David Curson, Audubon Maryland—D.C.