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• The Genius of Birds

  Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-

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  An award-winning, science, nature and human biology writer explores recent research indicating that birds are much more intelligent than previously thought and are capable of deceiving and manipulating, eavesdropping, gift-giving, playing,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What An Owl Knows

  the New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

  Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-

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  For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued us. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls?

• North on the Wing

  Travels With the Songbird Migration of Spring

  Beehler, Bruce McP,

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  The story of an ornithologist's journey to trace the spring migration of songbirds from the southern border of the United States through the heartland and into Canada.

• A Pitying of Doves

  a Birder Murder Mystery

  Burrows, Steve

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  Why would a killer ignore expensive jewelry and take a pair of Turtledoves as the only bounty?

• An Enchantment of Birds

  Memories From a Birder's Life

  Cannings, Richard James

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  In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution.

• A Short Philosophy of Birds

  Dubois, Philippe J.

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  Twenty-two short lessons from the secret lives of birds on living harmoniously and reconnecting with nature.

• Birds of Prey

  Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Vultures of North America

  Dunne, Pete, 1951-

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  A visually stunning, comprehensive resource on North America's birds of prey.

• Birds, Beasts and Bedlam

  Turning My Farm Into An Ark for Lost Species

  Gow, Derek

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  Birds, Beasts and Bedlam recounts the adventures of farmer-turned-rewilder Derek Gow, who is saving Britain's much-loved but dangerously threatened species, from the water vole to beaver, wildcat to white stork, and tree frog to glow worm.

• Flight Paths :

  How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration /

  Heisman, Rebecca

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  The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration.

• The Economy of Sparrows

  a Novel

  Herriot, Trevor

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  A story about the heartbreak of habitat loss and family trauma.

• A Chorus of Cranes

  The Cranes of North America and the World

  Johnsgard, Paul A.,

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  Paul Johnsgard and Tom Mangelsen have captured the very essence of these ancient birds -- their beauty, grace of movement, and fascinating lives. It is a must for crane lovers, birders, and all who love the natural world.

• Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests

  McFarland, Casey

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  A comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birds.

• Birding to Change the World

  a Memoir

  O'Kane, Trish

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  A professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment.

• Birdhouses of the World

  Schmauss, Anne

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  Birdhouses of the World offers readers a curated collection of beautiful, whimsical, stop-you-in-your-tracks amazing birdhouses created by designers and bird lovers around the world.

• The Flying Zoo

  Birds, Parasites, and the World They Share

  Stock, Michael (Terrance Michael),

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  An enthusiastic zoological tribute to birds and the parasites that live in and on them.

• Bird Brother

  a Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife

  Stotts, Rodney, 1971-

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  Eye-opening, witty, and moving, Bird Brother is a love letter to the raptors and humans who transformed what Rodney thought his life could be. It is an unflinching look at the uphill battle Black children face in pursuing stable,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Slow Birding

  the Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

  Strassmann, Joan,

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  An evolutionary biologist shows birders how to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own backyard as they observe keenly how their behaviours change from day to day and season to season.

• Birding Without Borders

  An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World

  Strycker, Noah K.,

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  Recommended for anyone interested in travel, natural history, and adventure.

• The Backyard Bird Chronicles

  Tan, Amy

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  A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.

• Happiness Is a Rare Bird

  Living the Birding Life

  Walz, Eugene P.

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  There is nothing better than the sight of a rare bird. Whether sitting in your backyard when an errant traveler stops by, or trekking to an exotic location, every encounter is a gift.