For The Birds: An Uncommon Guide (Appointment With Nature) - Tapa blanda

"Laura Erickson writes about birds as if they were members of her family, individuals whose habits, preferences and personalities are intimately known and appreciated."--Pam Leschak, General Manager KAXE, Northern Community Radio "Everything ornithological, expressed in simple, down-to-earth language with plenty of good humor thrown in, too."--Paul Schmitz, KUMD Station Manager "Laura Erickson's humor, sensitivity, and knowledge will amuse, delight, and inform both the amateur and professional birdwatcher."--Ann Linnea Schimpf, co-author, Teaching Kids to Love the Earth "For the Birds gives laughter one moment, tears the next, and food for thought throughout."--Gary Duke, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Raptor Center

In 365 day-by-day sketches, Laura Erickson brings more than 250 birds right into your living room-from rare hawk owls to elusive sedge wrens to plastic lawn flamingos. Light-hearted, yet authoritative, For the Birds is brimming with fascinating birdlore. Did you know that you can mail three chickadees with a single stamp? That Black-billed Cuckoos flourish on a diet of army worms? That winter finches are especially attracted to feeders offering grit and eggshells? Enjoy Laura's entertaining observations and record your own in For the Birds-an uncommon guide.