For the Birds

Updated May 3, 2023
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The bird : a natural history of who birds are, where they came from, and how they live
Tudge, Colin.
Paper Book
• How are birds so good at flying and navigating? • Why are birds so like mammals–and yet so very different? • Did birds descend from dinosaurs, and if so, does that mean birds are dinosaurs? • How do they court each other and fend off rivals? • What’s being...
Into the nest : intimate views of the courting, parenting, and family lives of familiar birds
Erickson, Laura
Paper Book
See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian...
The backyard bird-lover's guide
Mahnken, Jan.
Paper Book
Whether you'd like to wake up to a cheery robin's birdsong or see hummingbirds in your garden, Jan Mahnken has you covered. In this colorful reference book, you'll find simple tips to attract, feed, and observe 135 American bird species. Mahnken provides information on territory, courtship,...
The hawk's way : encounters with fierce beauty
Montgomery, Sy
Paper Book
A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature's most perfect and mysterious creatures--the hawk--from the New York Times bestselling author of the "astoundingly beautiful" (NPR) The Soul of an Octopus. When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy...
Bird : the definitive visual guide
Paper Book
Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this is a must-have reference...
100 plants to feed the birds : turn your home garden into a healthy bird habitat
Erickson, Laura
Paper Book
If you love feeding and watching birds, learn how you can enjoy it even more - and also help address habitat loss, by creating a healthy year-round landscape for your feathered visitors -  with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds.  This guide offers in...
The bird watching answer book : everything you need to know to enjoy birds in your backyard and beyond
Erickson, Laura
Paper Book
Learn the how's and why's of bird behavior, from flirtatious mating practices and gorgeous birdsong to flying south for the winter. In this lively reference book, Laura Erickson addresses hundreds of real-life questions sent in to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the world's foremost authority...
Birds, bees & butterflies : bringing nature into your yard & garden
Hajeski, Nancy J.
Paper Book
Generously illustrated and full of practical information, this approachable reference covers the wide world of birds, butterflies, and pollinating insects, including honeybees, and how to bring them into a yard and garden. For the new homeowner choosing shrubs and flowers for landscaping or the...
The atlas of birds : diversity, behavior, and conservation
Unwin, Mike.
Paper Book
A stunning and authoritative full-color atlas of the world's birds The Atlas of Birds captures the breathtaking diversity of birds, and illuminates their conservation status around the world. Full-color maps show where birds are found, both by country and terrain, and...
The hummingbirds' gift : wonder, beauty, and renewal on wings
Montgomery, Sy
Paper Book
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of the "fascinating...entertaining" (The Daily Beast) National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, a charmingly perfect gem of a book about the most exquisite and...
Mind of the raven : investigations and adventures with wolf-birds
Heinrich, Bernd
Paper Book
Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process,...
The Audubon Society guide to attracting birds : creating natural habitats for properties large and small
Kress, Stephen W.
Paper Book
"Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step that anyone can take to assist wild bird populations. Happily, it is well within almost everyone's capability to improve bird habitats by providing important food and cover plants. Through this book, I will assist...
How to attract birds to your garden
Rouse, Dan
Paper Book
Help your local wild birds by providing them with a safe garden environment Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting...

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