
What It's Like to Be a Bird
From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing: What Birds Are Doing, and Why (Sibley Guides)
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Evan Sibley
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The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: Can birds smell?; Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?; Do robins 'hear worms'?
In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special brand-new audio edition is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than 200 species. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.
David Sibley's wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life. And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in colorful descriptions of birds in action.
Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.
This audio edition of What It's Like to Be a Bird is skillfully narrated by Evan Sibley, the author's son. The script been adapted by the author to suit the audio format. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2020 David Allen Sibley (P)
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 David Allen Sibley (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLCLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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