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- The courage of birds : and the often suprising ways they survive winter / by Dunne, Pete.;
"From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley. 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"--Library Bound Incorporated- Subjects: NATURE / Animals / Birds; NATURE / Animals / Wildlife; NATURE / Birdwatching Guides; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions; NATURE / Reference; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology; SCIENCE / Natural History;
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- Birders [videorecording] : the Central Park effect : a film about birds and people / by Alvarez, Regina.; Auerbach, Anya.; Bryant, Mike.; Kimball, Jeffrey.; Music Box Films.;
Music by Paul Damian Hogan; edited by Nick August-Perna, Daniel Baer.Regina Alvarez, Anya Auerbach, Mike Bryant.A diverse group of full of attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.E.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation, 16 x 9.- Subjects: Bird watching; Documentary films.; Nature films.;
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- Explorer kit: birding : backpack for kids [kit]. by Please return all components in the container. ;
Learn all about birds and use the binoculars to spot some in the wild! Explorer Backpacks are kits designed to help you get outside! Each kit comes with 2 or more books on the topic and equipment that enables you to delve into the wonders of nature. We’ve also put together a Resource Guide for each one so you can find apps, online resources, as well as more books to help with your learning journey. For kids ages 8+ or younger with the help of an adult.Ages 8+- Subjects: Backpack kit.; Birds.; Bird watching.; Birding.;
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