Birdnote - by Ellen Blackstone (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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 <i>should</i> love birds).<br>-EcoLit Books <br></b><br>This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, <i>BirdNote</i>, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America. <p/>Here are 100 of the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show <i>BirdNote</i>, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird.<br> > Why do geese fly in a V-formation?<br> > Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin?<br> > Which bird calls, Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all? <p/>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Have you ever wondered what that little red dot on a seagull's bill is for? Or why geese fly in a V formation? Answers to such questions--and more illuminating insights into avian species....are neatly compiled in <i>BirdNote....</i>It's a trove of trivia for anyone who's ever wondered, "Why is that bird doing that?" <br><b>--<i>Seattle</i> magazine</b> <p/>[BirdNote has] a lively, conversational tone that makes for a quick and engaging read. Fans of the show and bird lovers of all ages will find much to enjoy in this book."<br><b>--<i>Booklist <p/></i></b>...beautifully designed, with full-color illustrations and a handy bookmark tassel. This will make 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 <i>should</i> love birds).<b><br> -EcoLit Books <p/></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ellen Blackstone is a writer, editor, and associate producer for <i>BirdNote</i>. 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. <p/>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.
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