The Armchair Birder

2 books in series
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The Armchair Birder Publisher's summary

While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating lives of the birds we see nearly every day. Following the seasons, he covers forty-two species, discussing the improbable, unusual, and comical aspects of his subjects' lives. Yow offers his own observations, anecdotes, and stories as well as those of America's classic bird writers, such as John James Audubon, Arthur Bent, and Edward Forbush. This unique addition to bird literature combines the fascination of bird life with the pleasure of good reading.

©2011 John Yow (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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Product List
  • Book 1

    • Discovering the Secret Lives of Familiar Birds
    • By: John Yow
    • Narrated by: Kevin Young
    • Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
    • Release date: 08-20-12
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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  • Book 2

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