Record #:

21369

Author(s):

Simpson, Marcus B.

Abstract:

Famous Boston zoologist William Brewster visited the North Carolina highlands around Asheville for two weeks in 1885 to search for lost bird species and for evidence of which northern birds might nest in the southern mountains. During his expedition, Brewster proved that over 20 northern species nested in the southern Appalachian Mountains during nesting season based primarily on the presence of certain trees and forest types.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 57 Issue 1, Jan 1980, p43-77 , il, por, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brewster, William, 1851-1919; North Carolina--Birds; North Carolina--Naturalists