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The Courage of Birds
And the Often Surprising Ways They Survive Winter
Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter’s vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make it to spring and pass down their genes to the next generation. The drama of winter and the resilience and adaptability of birds witnessed in the harsher months of the calendar is both fascinating and astonishing.
In The Courage of Birds, Pete Dunne—winner of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory Peterson Award for lifetime achievement in promoting the cause of birding—chronicles the behavior of the birds of North America. He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climatic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist’s gimlet eye.
Filled with unforgettable facts, wit, and moving observations on the natural world, Dunne’s book is for everyone; from the serious birder who tracks migration patterns, to the casual birder who logs daily reports on eBird, to the backyard observer who throws a handful of seed out for the Northern Cardinals and wonders how the birds magically appear in the garden when temperatures begin to fall.
Praise for Pete Dunne
“Dunne’s prose is lyrical, sensitive, and full of feeling.”
—Ted Floyd, editor, Birding
“Pete is arguably North America’s best and best-known birder—and he’s also a terrific writer.”
—Scott Shalaway, author and former syndicated nature columnist
Praise for David Sibley
“There are 47 million birdwatchers. But there is only one David Sibley. . . . He is a boon to both the birding world and the art world.”
—The National Audubon Society
“[His] exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life.”
—Birdwatching
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Release date
October 31, 2024 -
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- ISBN: 9781645022589
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- ISBN: 9781645022589
- File size: 7249 KB
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- English
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Booklist
October 15, 2024
Award-winning birder Dunne presents an informative title celebrating his chosen subject, how birds survive the intensity of winter. Accompanied by stunning black-and-white drawings by acclaimed illustrator and birder David Sibley, The Courage of Birds primarily takes readers through the winter lives of North America's breeding birds and considers how they manage to not simply survive but thrive in extreme temperatures and conditions. Following his musings over how the acclaim for the film March of the Penguins stood in contrast to the lack of widespread knowledge about how more common birds cope with the cold, he recounts the challenges of the season while discussing how the more ordinary birds forage, migrate, and physically cope on a daily basis. The short chapters highlight Dunne's extensive knowledge and cover dozens of species with their own unique stories and experiences. Winter bird counts from participants around the world are included as supplemental and often surprising material. A solid and visually pleasing title that will intrigue bird and nature lovers.COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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