BirdNote (Paperback)

BirdNote

ISBN 10: 1632175223 / ISBN 13: 9781632175229

Published by Blue Star Press, Seattle, WA, 2023

About this Item

Paperback. One hundred entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio feature program, BirdNote, accompanied by original illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America.an excellent gift for the would-be birder in your family. And even veteran birders will enjoy it.I recommend this book to anyone who loves birds (or anyone you thinkshouldlove birds)."-EcoLit BooksThis beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program,BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America.Here are 100 of the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird.> Why do geese fly in a V-formation?> Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin?> Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?"From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BirdNote (Paperback)
• Publisher: Blue Star Press, Seattle, WA
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1632175223
• ISBN 13: 9781632175229
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Poole, Emily
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

an excellent gift for the would-be birder in your family. And even veteran birders will enjoy it.…I recommend this book to anyone who loves birds (or anyone you think should love birds)."
–EcoLit Books 

This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America.

Here are 100 of the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird.
> Why do geese fly in a V-formation?
> Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin?
> Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?"

From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world.

About the Author

Ellen Blackstone is a writer, editor, and associate producer for BirdNote. She previously edited Earthcare Northwest, the newsletter of the Seattle Audubon Society and is a longtime member of the American Society of Crows and Ravens.

Emily Poole is a freelance illustrator, born and raised in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and is currently located in Eugene, Oregon. She has created work for the Teton Raptor Center, World Wildlife Fund Guyana, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.