The Delightful Horror Of Family Birding
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The Delightful Horror Of Family Birding
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Author : Eli J. Knapp
language : en
Publisher: Torrey House Press
Release Date : 2018-10-30
The Delightful Horror Of Family Birding written by Eli J. Knapp and has been published by Torrey House Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-30 with Nature categories.
"For the nature lover with a sense of humor." —SIERRA MAGAZINE Eli Knapp takes readers from a leaky dugout canoe in Tanzania and the mating grounds of Ecuador's cock–of–the–rock to a juniper titmouse's perch at the Grand Canyon and the migration of hooded mergansers in a New York swamp, exploring life's deepest questions all along the way. In this collection of essays, Knapp intentionally flies away from the flock, reveling in insights gleaned from birds, his students, and the wide–eyed wonder his children experience. The Delightful Horror of Family Birding navigates the world in hopes that appreciation of nature will burn intensely for generations to come, not peter out in merely a flicker. Whether traveling solo or with his students or children, Knapp levels his gaze on the birds that share our skies, showing that birds can be a portal to deeper relationships, ecological understanding, and newfound joy. ELI J. KNAPP, PhD, is professor of intercultural studies and biology at Houghton College and director of the Houghton in Tanzania program. Knapp is a regular contributor to Bird Watcher's Digest, New York State Conservationist, and other publications. An avid birdwatcher, hiker, and kayaker, he lives in Fillmore, New York, with his wife and children.
Dead Serious
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Author : Eli J. Knapp
language : en
Publisher: Torrey House Press
Release Date : 2021-05-11
Dead Serious written by Eli J. Knapp and has been published by Torrey House Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A wild and informative romp through the jungle of forces surrounding the imminent extinction of some of Earth's most imperiled and beloved species.
Effin Birds
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Author : Aaron Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-17
Effin Birds written by Aaron Reynolds and has been published by Unbound Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-17 with Humor categories.
Have you ever looked a bird dead in the eye and wondered what it was thinking? With Effin’ Birds, the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the noble avocation of bird identification, you can venture into nature with confidence. This farcical field guide will help you identify over 200 birds, but more importantly, for the first time in history, it will also help you understand what these birds are thinking: The vainglorious grebe is acutely aware of its own magnificence. The hipster pelican thinks the world is a shitbarge. The overbearing heron wishes you better luck next time, fucknuts. The counsellor swallow wants you to maybe try not being a dickhead... and many, many more. Alongside beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations and a whole lot of swearing is incisive commentary on modern life and the world we, as humans, must navigate. Or maybe it’s just some pictures of effin’ birds, okay?
A Supremely Bad Idea
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Author : Luke Dempsey
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-08-04
A Supremely Bad Idea written by Luke Dempsey and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
An unlikely birder traces his indoctrination into the hobby by a pair of obsessive fellow enthusiasts and their zealous nation-wide search for rare and noteworthy species, in an account that describes their haphazard encounters with human and natural challenges. Reprint.
The Big Year
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Author : Mark Obmascik
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-09-27
The Big Year written by Mark Obmascik and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Follows the 1998 Big Year competition between Sandy Komito, Al Levantin, and Greg Miller, during which the three rivals risked their lives to set a new North American birding record.
Vulture
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Author : Katie Fallon
language : en
Publisher: University Press of New England
Release Date : 2017-03-07
Vulture written by Katie Fallon and has been published by University Press of New England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with Nature categories.
Turkey vultures, the most widely distributed and abundant scavenging birds of prey on the planet, are found from central Canada to the southern tip of Argentina, and nearly everywhere in between. In the United States we sometimes call them buzzards; in parts of Mexico the name is aura cabecirroja, in Uruguay jote cabeza colorada, and in Ecuador gallinazo aura. A huge bird, the turkey vulture is a familiar sight from culture to culture, in both hemispheres. But despite being ubiquitous and recognizable, the turkey vulture has never had a book of literary nonfiction devoted to it - until Vulture. Floating on six-foot wings, turkey vultures use their keen senses of smell and sight to locate carrion. Unlike their cousin the black vulture, turkey vultures do not kill weak or dying animals; instead, they cleanse, purify, and renew the environment by clearing it of decaying carcasses, thus slowing the spread of such dangerous pathogens as anthrax, rabies, and botulism. The beauty, grace, and important role of these birds in the ecosystem notwithstanding, turkey vultures are maligned and underappreciated; they have been accused of spreading disease and killing livestock, neither of which has ever been substantiated. Although turkey vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes harming them a federal offense, the birds still face persecution. They've been killed because of their looks, their odor, and their presence in proximity to humans. Even the federal government occasionally sanctions "roost dispersals," which involve the harassment and sometimes the murder of communally roosting vultures during the cold winter months. Vulture follows a year in the life of a typical North American turkey vulture. By incorporating information from scientific papers and articles, as well as interviews with world-renowned raptor and vulture experts, author Katie Fallon examines all aspects of the bird's natural history: breeding, incubating eggs, raising chicks, migrating, and roosting. After reading this book you will never look at a vulture in the same way again.
In The Field Among The Feathered
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Author : Thomas R. Dunlap
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2011-12-14
In The Field Among The Feathered written by Thomas R. Dunlap and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-14 with History categories.
A history of field guides about American birds from the Victorian era to the present draws on extensive archival research to demonstrate how the twin pursuits of recreation and conservation have rendered field guides a preferred method of informal education, citing the contributions of such figures as Roger Tory Peterson.
Wild Things Acts Of Mischief In Children S Literature
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Author : Betsy Bird
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date : 2014-08-05
Wild Things Acts Of Mischief In Children S Literature written by Betsy Bird and has been published by Candlewick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-05 with Literary Criticism categories.
Secret lives, scandalous turns, and some very funny surprises — these essays by leading kids’ lit bloggers take us behind the scenes of many much-loved children’s books. Told in lively and affectionate prose, this treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, parent, or anyone wondering about the post–Harry Potter children’s book biz brings contemporary illumination to the warm-and-fuzzy bunny world we think we know.
Shaped By Snow
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Author : Ayja Bounous
language : en
Publisher: Torrey House Press
Release Date : 2019-11-19
Shaped By Snow written by Ayja Bounous and has been published by Torrey House Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ayja Bounous examines her deep connections to snow and skiing and how climate change threatens the mountains and the relationships that shape her.
Bill Bailey S Remarkable Guide To British Birds
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Author : Bill Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-10-20
Bill Bailey S Remarkable Guide To British Birds written by Bill Bailey and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-20 with Humor categories.
'When herons are spooked they have a habit of vomiting as a defence. Half-digested pieces of eel and water vole skull on your head is not a good look. Just so you know.' Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds is all about comedian Bailey's love of birds. A visual feast - it is packed with illustrations, sketches and notes by Bailey - as well as informative, it is funny and insightful, and positively crackles with energy, knowledge and wit as he takes us on a journey around the British isles, zooming in on those birds that enthuse him the most. Whether it's what they eat, where they fly to or how they communicate, these birds are always fascinating, and Bailey introduces us to their weird and wonderful ways in a manner that is always entertaining. If you're a parent who'd like to appear a bit clever when your child asks you the name of a bird; if you want to find a new and healthy hobby that takes you outdoors; or whether, quite simply, you want to understand a bit more about our natural environment and have a laugh at the same time, this is the perfect companion book to have. Alongside music and stand-up, one of Bailey's favourite pastimes is birdwatching, which he has been doing since he was a child in the West Country. His fondest memories are of family outings with parents, grandparents and cousins, ticking the birds off in his little Observer's Book of Birds. As he has said about those formative years, 'birdwatching gave a purpose to the day and a love of the natural world which has carried on into my adult life'. A beautifully and originally designed hardback, it will delight Bailey's fans as well as those who like a bit of armchair escapism.