Birds And Us

Author : Tim Birkhead
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780241990148

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Award-winning writer and ornithologist Tim Birkhead takes us on an epic and dazzling journey through this mutual history with birds. Since the dawn of human history, birds have stirred our imagination, inspiring and challenging our ideas about science, faith, art and philosophy, from the ibises mummified by Ancient Egyptians and Renaissance experiments on the woodpecker to the Victorian obsessions with egg collecting and our present fight to save endangered species. Weaving in stories from his own life as a scientist, this rich and fascinating book is the culmination of a lifetime's research and unforgettably shows how birds shaped us, and how we have shaped them. 'Thought-provoking at every turn, this inspiring, shocking, wonder-filled exploration of our relationship with birds' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding 'A fascinating book about the close and often surprising relationship between birds and people' Stephen Moss

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781452177397

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht Pdf

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

Author : James Cassidy
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0762105763

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Book of North American Birds by James Cassidy Pdf

Scientifically accurate illustrations and essays guide the bird watcher in identifying and locating more than 570 common and rare species.

Author : Julia Zarankin
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781771622493

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Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder by Julia Zarankin Pdf

When Julia Zarankin saw her first red-winged blackbird at the age of thirty-five, she didn’t expect that it would change her life. Recently divorced and auditioning hobbies during a stressful career transition, she stumbled on birdwatching, initially out of curiosity for the strange breed of humans who wear multi-pocketed vests, carry spotting scopes and discuss the finer points of optics with disturbing fervour. What she never could have predicted was that she would become one of them. Not only would she come to identify proudly as a birder, but birding would ultimately lead her to find love, uncover a new language and lay down her roots. Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder tells the story of finding meaning in midlife through birds. The book follows the peregrinations of a narrator who learns more from birds than she ever anticipated, as she begins to realize that she herself is a migratory species: born in the former Soviet Union, growing up in Vancouver and Toronto, studying and working in the United States and living in Paris. Coming from a Russian immigrant family of concert pianists who believed that the outdoors were for “other people,” Julia Zarankin recounts the challenges and joys of unexpectedly discovering one’s wild side and finding one’s tribe in the unlikeliest of places. Zarankin’s thoughtful and witty anecdotes illuminate the joyful experience of a new discovery and the surprising pleasure to be found while standing still on the edge of a lake at six a.m. In addition to confirmed nature enthusiasts, this book will appeal to readers of literary memoir, offering keen insight on what it takes to find one’s place in the world.

Author : Lorrie Moore
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307816887

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Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the bestselling author of A Gate at the Stairs: A collection of twelve stories that’s “one of our funniest, most telling anatomies of human love and vulnerability" (The New York Times Book Review). A volume by one of the most exciting writers at work today, the acclaimed author of Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? and Self-Help. Stories remarkable in their range, emotional force, and dark laughter, and in the sheer beauty and power of their language. From the opening story, "Willing"—about a second-rate movie actress in her thirties who has moved back to Chicago, where she makes a seedy motel room her home and becomes involved with a mechanic who has not the least idea of who she is as a human being—Birds of America unfolds a startlingly brilliant series of portraits of the unhinged, the lost, the unsettled of our America. In the story "Which Is More Than I Can Say About Some People" ("There is nothing as complex in the world—no flower or stone—as a single hello from a human being"), a woman newly separated from her husband is on a long-planned trip through Ireland with her mother. When they set out on an expedition to kiss the Blarney Stone, the image of wisdom and success that her mother has always put forth slips away to reveal the panicky woman she really is. In "Charades," a family game at Christmas is transformed into a hilarious and insightful (and fundamentally upsetting) revelation of crumbling family ties. In "Community Life,"a shy, almost reclusive, librarian, Transylvania-born and Vermont-bred, moves in with her boyfriend, the local anarchist in a small university town, and all hell breaks loose. And in "Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens," a woman who goes through the stages of grief as she mourns the death of her cat (Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Häagen Dazs, Rage) is seen by her friends as really mourning other issues: the impending death of her parents, the son she never had, Bosnia.

Author : Steve N. G. Howell,Ian Lewington,Will Russell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780691117966

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Rare Birds of North America by Steve N. G. Howell,Ian Lewington,Will Russell Pdf

The first comprehensive illustrated guide to North America's vagrant birds Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions—the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns of occurrence by region and season, enabling readers to see where, when, and why each species occurs in North America. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, age, sex, distribution, and status. Rare Birds of North America provides unparalleled insights into vagrancy and avian migration, and will enrich the birding experience of anyone interested in finding and observing rare birds. Covers 262 species of vagrant birds found in the United States and Canada Features 275 stunning color plates that depict every species Explains patterns of occurrence by region and season Provides an invaluable overview of vagrancy patterns and migration Includes detailed species accounts and cutting-edge identification tips

Author : Thomas Gilbert Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Birds
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011557092

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Birds of America by Thomas Gilbert Pearson Pdf

Author : Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1990-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0307336565

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Birds of North America by Herbert S. Zim,Chandler S. Robbins,Bertel Bruun Pdf

Text and illustrations identify 645 species of birds.

Author : David Allen Sibley
Publisher : Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1400043867

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The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior by David Allen Sibley Pdf

Provides basic information about the biology, life cycles, and behavior of birds, along with brief profiles of each of the eighty bird families in North America.

Author : John James Audubon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Birds
ISBN : NYPL:33433011013475

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The Birds of America by John James Audubon Pdf

This edition has 65 new images, making a total of 500. The original configurations were altered so that there is only one species per plate. The text is a revision of the Ornithological Biography, rearranged according to Audubon's Synopsis of the Birds of North America (1839).

Author : John James Audubon
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Artists
ISBN : 0565093398

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The Birds of America by John James Audubon Pdf

'Birds of America' is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also one of the most valuable - a complete set sold at auction in December 2010 for 7.3 million, which is a world record.

Author : Kenn Kaufman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0618159886

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Lives of North American Birds by Kenn Kaufman Pdf

The bestselling natural history of birds, lavishly illustrated with 600 colorphotos, is now available for the first time in flexi binding.

Author : Alice E. Mace,Suzanne Sherman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X001110152

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The Birds Around Us by Alice E. Mace,Suzanne Sherman Pdf

"A full-color guide to attracting, observing, identifying, and photographing birds. Gathers essays about bird-watching, avian evolution, American ecology, flight, migration, bird photography, birdbaths and bird feeders. With an introductory chapter by Roger Tory Peterson"--Jacket. Includes "Changes through time."

Author : Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691184159

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Birds of Central America by Andrew C. Vallely,Dale Dyer Pdf

The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central America Birds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and migrant species, and information on all rare vagrants. Two hundred sixty detailed plates on convenient facing-page spreads depict differing ages and sexes for each species, with a special focus on geographic variation. The guide also contains up-to-date range maps and concise notes on distribution, habitat, behavior, and voice. An introduction provides a brief overview of the region’s landscape, climate, and biogeography. The culmination of more than a decade of research and field experience, Birds of Central America is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the bird life of this part of the world. Detailed information on the entire avifauna of Central America 260 beautiful color plates Range maps, text, and illustrations presented on convenient facing-page spreads Up-to-date notes on distribution supported by an extensive bibliography Special focus on geographic variation of bird species

Author : Chris Earley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0228102014

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Feed the Birds by Chris Earley Pdf

"Endorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation"--Cover.