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Season on the Wind : Inside the World of Spring Migration by Kenn Kaufman (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-101328566420
ISBN-139781328566423
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038802727
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSeason on the Wind : inside the World of Spring Migration
Publication Year2019
SubjectGeneral, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / Birds
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaNature, Reference, Science
AuthorKenn Kaufman
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2018-042564
Reviews"Kenn Kaufman knows his birds and their miraculous journeys--and he feels them deeply, too. An enlightening, thought-provoking, and poignant read." --Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds "In A Season on the Wind, Kenn Kaufman soars above his Ohio home place and artfully shares the world of birds and the miraculous feats of migration that persist amidst constant conservation struggles and hard-won successes. It's a wondrous compendium of stories about birds and humans that compels us to be more in nature and work ever harder to protect it. The message within to love and conserve is as clear as a Swainson's thrush's flight call in a spring night sky. What A Season on the Wind does is so much more than inform, it inspires." --J. Drew Lanham, author of The Home Place "Some people love birds, but others have a passionate commitment to birding. Kenn Kaufman has that kind of dedication, which includes a fascination for bird watching, but also he's a genuine part of the birding community dedicated to protecting these beautiful creatures." --Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist "Seamlessly weaving together natural history with personal narrative, Kaufman reveals how an appreciation of birds not only helps build community and conserve land, but also can make life a great deal richer for each of us. The more he uncovers the fascinating lives and migratory feats of birds, the more wonder and magic he lays bare; by the end, his sense of awe has become our own. A Season on the Wind will transform the way we see birds and the season of spring!" --Melissa Groo, wildlife photographer and conservationist
TitleLeadingA
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal598.156
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisA close look at one season in one key site that reveals the amazing science and magic of spring bird migration, and the perils of human encroachment., A close look at one season in one key site that reveals the amazing science and magic of spring bird migration, and the perils of human encroachment. Every spring, billions of birds sweep north, driven by ancient instincts to return to their breeding grounds. This vast parade often goes unnoticed, except in a few places where these small travelers concentrate in large numbers. One such place is along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. There, the peak of spring migration is so spectacular that it attracts bird watchers from around the globe, culminating in one of the world's biggest birding festivals. Millions of winged migrants pass through the region, some traveling thousands of miles, performing epic feats of endurance and navigating with stunning accuracy. Now climate change threatens to disrupt patterns of migration and the delicate balance between birds, seasons, and habitats. But wind farms--popular as green energy sources--can be disastrous for birds if built in the wrong places. This is a fascinating and urgent study of the complex issues that affect bird migration.
LC Classification NumberQL698.9.K368 2019
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