Seasons with Birds

With growing numbers of people turning to bird watching as their favorite outdoor activity, this delightful book will be most welcome. Unlike the typical guidebook, this beautifully illustrated work brings readers the birding experience - the thrill of spotting a particular bird for the first time, the wonder of witnessing the easy power of a gyrfalcon's flight, or the pleasure of watching the dramatic choreography of a flock of wheeling shorebirds. Well-known naturalist and veteran birder Bruce Whittington takes the reader through a year with birds. Each month offers descriptive information about several birds, along with interesting tidbits of bird lore, including the incredible story of long-range migrations, how birds fly, their plumage changes, and the life stories of early ornithologists. Read in its entirety or savored story by story as months on the calendar go by, this wonderful book will edify and please all who appreciate the beauty and song of our feathered companions.