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Slow Birding

The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

By: Joan E. Strassmann

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Slow Birding

The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

By: Joan E. Strassmann

A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them. Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States—birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before. For example, northern cardinals thrive in the city, where they are free from predators. White brows on a male white-throated sparrow indicate that he is likely to be a philanderer. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features: detailed portraits of individual bird species and the scientists who have discovered and observed them advice and guidance on what to look for when slow birding, so that you can uncover clues to the reasons behind specific bird behaviors bird-focused activities that will open your eyes more to the fascinating world of birds Slow Birding is the perfect guide for the birder looking to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own backyard, observing keenly how their behaviors change from day to day and season to season.

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0593329929

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The Slow Birding Journal

A Field Diary for Watching Birds Wherever You Are

By: Joan E. Strassmann

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A Field Diary for Watching Birds Wherever You Are

By: Joan E. Strassmann

The perfect journal for keen daily observation of the spectacular birds all around you Many birding journals are geared around a life list, which requires traveling far and wide to see rare birds. Evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann advocates for a different kind of birding: slow birding, focused on the joys of birding right where you are and at your own pace. This one-of-a-kind journal, filled with detailed sections for daily use, is the ideal companion for local and backyard birders. The Slow Birding Journal features: Space for recording your observations of the birds you see Targeted prompts and questions to incorporate into your birding Advice and guidance on watching birds: what to look for and pay attention to Detailed illustrations of several well-known birds, and blank pages to make your own illustrations The best birding is where you are right now: in your backyard, your local parks, or on your favorite day hikes. This journal will lead you to a deeper understanding of the birds you see each day.

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Slow Birding

The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

By: Joan E. Strassmann

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The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

By: Joan E. Strassmann

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0593329937

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9780593329931

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