#paperback #birds #dazzling #classic #bestseller #nature #nonfiction #newyorktimes 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Wisconsin

One of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the Year ON MORE THAN 25 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR LISTS: including TIME (#1 Nonfiction Book), NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine (10 Favorite Books), Vogue (Top 10), Vanity Fair, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle (Top 10), Miami Herald, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Minneapolis Star Tribune (Top 10), Library Journal (Top 10), Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Slate, Shelf Awareness, Book Riot, Amazon (Top 20) The instant New York Times bestseller and award-winning sensation, Helen Macdonald's story of adopting and raising one of nature's most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Fierce and feral, her goshawk Mabel's temperament mirrors Helen's own state of grief after her father's death, and together raptor and human "discover the pain and beauty of being alive" (People). H Is for Hawk is a genre-defying debut from one of our most unique and transcendent voices.

H Is for Hawk

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#hardcover #memoir #nonfiction #bird #birds #earth #nature 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

From the New York Times bestselling author of H is for Hawk and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for nonfiction, comes a transcendent collection of essays about the human relationship to the natural world

Vesper Flights

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#illustrated #fairytale retelling,  #hardcover out of print in this cover. Tiny bit of shelf wear and small dent inside front cover (second picture), otherwise new. Mix of prose, full page and small art between paragraphs. Beautiful book, very giftable condition. #jackiemorris #animals #birds  

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Maryland

This very beautiful and lyrical extended version of the fairy tale 'The Wild Swans' by Hans Christian Andersen is the much anticipated companion to East of the Sun, West of the Moon. With strong characterization of the heroine and also with more rounded characterisation of the wicked stepmother than in the original version, and with delicate watercolor paintings throughout, this is both a wonderful story and delightful gift. Beautifully presented in a jacketed edition with foiled title.

The Wild Swans

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#birds #whatkindofbirdwasthat #goodpictures

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An Essential Guide to Common Birds of North America

Describes and illustrates seventy-eight of the most common and familiar birds of North America, from the leggy, long-necked white whooping crane that frequents the swamps of Texas to the northern cardinal which glows bright red against the snows of a Minnesota winter.

Encyclopedia of North American Birds

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#hardcover #Birds #Reference #SnowGlobes #Vintage #Hallmark 
Includes a Hallmark snowglobe, part of Natures Sketchbook series.

New York

Includes a 5" snow globe part of the nature's SketchBook series by Marjolein  Bastin

How did cranes come to symbolize matrimonial happiness? Why were magpies the only creatures that would not go inside Noah's Ark?



Birds and bird imagery are integral parts of our language and culture. With her remarkable ability to dig up curious and captivating facts, Diana Wells hatches a treat for active birders and armchair enthusiasts alike. Meet the intrepid adventurers and naturalists who risked their lives to describe and name new birds. Learn the mythical stories of the gods and goddess associated with bird names. Explore the avian emblems used by our greatest writers--from Coleridge's albatross in "The Ancient Mariner" to Poe's raven.



A sampling of the bird lore you'll find inside:



Benjamin Franklin didn't want the bald eagle on our National Seal because of its "bad moral character," (it steals from other birds); he lobbied for the turkey instead.



Chaffinches, whose Latin name means "unmarried," are called "bachelor birds" because they congregate in flocks of one gender.



Since mockingbirds mimic speech, some Native American tribes fed mockingbird hearts to their children, believing it helped them learn language.



A group of starlings is called a murmuration because they chatter so when they roost in the thousands.



Organized alphabetically, each of these bird tales is accompanied by a two-color line drawing. Dip into 100 Birds and you'll never look at a sparrow, an ostrich, or a wren in quite the same way.

100 Birds and How They Got Their Names

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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Surveys the sixteen species of Caribbean hummingbirds, featuring close-up photographs and descriptions of the birds' anatomy, diet, plumage, flight, habitat, and nesting habits

Hummingbirds of the Caribbean

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All pages and cover are intact. The cover shows minimal shelf wear. The pages contain no notes or highlighting.

#birding #birds #missouri #nature #audubon

Missouri

A Guide to Birding in Missouri 

Perfect condition and beautiful book. Never read. #paperback #educational #animals #birds #birdwatching #ornithology #science #nonfiction #new #bird

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Florida

From the most trusted name in birding--beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike--comes a completely new and definitive guide to the birds of North America- the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date work of its kind

Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds--with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.

National Audubon Society Birds of North America

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#youngexplorer #birds #bugs #science #Creation #zoology

Science

Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day

In this book, your children will begin exploring the dynamics of flight and animal classification, understanding why the design we see in these incredible creatures points us to our Creator God. Then, get ready for the exciting adventure of learning about birds. Your children will learn how to attract various bird species to your yard and identify them by looking at their special physical characteristics, diverse nests, and interesting domestic practices. They will also learn the anatomy and the glorious design that enables birds to do remarkable things. The text contains actual experiments on the preferences and habits of the birds your children see. These experiments further enrich the learning experience. After becoming amateur ornithologists, your children will explore the world of chiropterology, which is the study of bats. They will be able to intelligently share with others the value of bats in our world while exposing the misconceptions that most people have regarding these docile creatures of the night. Your children will then investigate entomology, the study of insects. They will learn to scientifically classify insects they find in their yard by a simple glance at their wings and other important characteristics. In addition to designing experiments with flies, crickets, darkling moths, and caterpillars, they will also learn how to attract and catch insects for scientific study. When your children complete this study of zoology, they will never view nature in the same way again. Their eyes will be open to the different species that live in their midst, enjoying and understanding nature to the fullest. Vacations will become educational experiences as they notice birds and insects inhabiting the areas they visit. By learning to keep a field journal, they will be able to notice unusual circumstances or sudden increases in bird or insect populations. They will become true scientists as they come to know nature and the fascinating world that God created. Grades K-6.

Exploring Creation with Zoology 1

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#birds #nature #nonfiction A Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Virginia

A guide for bird enthusiasts specifically designed for use in the field features descriptions of 650 species of birds from east of the Rocky Mountains, and illustrations that depict species from different views.

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

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#hardcover #Birds #Art #Painting #Nature #JaneKim #Beautiful #Artistic

One Planet, 243 Families, 375 Million Years

A celebration of the diversity and evolution of birds, as depicted in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's magnificent 2,500-square-foot Wall of Birds mural by artist Jane Kim.

Part homage, part artistic and sociological journey, The Wall of Birds tells the story of birds' remarkable 375-million-year evolution. With a foreword by John W. Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and full of lush photographs of gorgeous life-size birds painted in exacting detail, The Wall of Birds lets readers explore these amazing creatures family by family and continent by continent. Throughout, beautifully crafted narratives and intimate artistic reflections tell of the evolutionary forces that created birds' dazzling variety of forms and colors, and reveal powerful lessons about birds that are surprisingly relevant to contemporary human challenges.

From the tiny five-inch Marvelous Spatuletail hummingbird to the monstrous thirty-foot Yutyrannus, The Wall of Birds is a visual feast, essential for bird enthusiasts, naturalists, and art lovers alike.

The Wall of Birds

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#hardcover #jonathanlivingstonseagull #richardbach #russellmunson #fantasy #fiction #photography #birds #seagull #vintage 

This is the 26th printing of the first edition. 

Massachusetts

A Story

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

North Carolina

More than fifty experts from around the world have fashioned this portrait of some of the world's most graceful and spectacular birds.

Birds of Prey

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#hardcover #vintage #antique #1907 #birds #bookart #distressed #truevintage #display 
Some loose pages, ripped spine,fragile. Beautiful for display, Art

Pennsylvania

Antique 1907

Birds Every Child Should Know

Paperback book in very good condition. Signed. #collectible #birds #birding #paperback #signed

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Michigan

Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field

How to go from a beginner to an expert birder

Better Birding reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field--quickly and easily. Featuring hundreds of stunning photos and composite plates throughout, this book simplifies identification by organizing the birds you see into groupings and offering strategies specifically tailored to each group. Skill building focuses not just on traditional elements such as plumage, but also on creating a context around each bird, including habitat, behavior, and taxonomy--parts so integral to every bird's identity but often glossed over by typical field guides. Critical background information is provided for each group, enabling you to approach bird identification with a wide-angle view, using your eyes, brain, and binoculars more strategically, resulting in a more organized approach to learning birds.

Better Birding puts the thrill of expert bird identification within your reach.


 * Reveals the techniques used by expert birders for quick and easy identification
 * Simplifies identification with strategies tailored to different groupings of birds
 * Features hundreds of photos and composite plates that illustrate the different techniques
 * Fosters a wide-angle approach to field birding
 * Provides a foundation for building stronger birding skills

Better Birding SIGNED 

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#oregon #pnw #birds #fieldguide #northwest #birdfieldguide

Learn to Identify Birds in Oregon!

Make bird watching in Oregon even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 130 species of Oregon birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Birds of Oregon Field Guide

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New Jersey

Birds of America

Nature Lovers Library vol 3

Professionally rebound in the 1970s 
#hardcover #birds #antique

Nature Lovers Library Vol. 2

#paperback #birds #nonfiction #fieldguide #ornithology

Presents a guidebook which provides identification tips, information on behavior and nesting, locator and range maps, and plumage and species classification data on over one thousand species of birds found in North America.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition

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$30 + shipping, OBO. Shipping in the U.S. ONLY. Local delivery/pickup also available. Cross-posted. FCFS; no holds. This item is like-new & has never been used - I just don't have a need for it. Dimensions in photos. Please contact me directly with any questions. Thank you for your consideration! #birds #hardcover 

Bird Field Guide

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12” x 9” This is a coloring and activity Book from 1946, with a dial wheel. No rips or tears. Looks unused from that time. Some discoloration from age. It is amazing that it has survived decades in such nice condition! Around 10 printed pages. #paperback #vintage #birds #collectable

Illinois

c1946

Triple Thrill Coloring Birds

$28 + shipping, OBO. Shipping in the U.S. ONLY. Local delivery/pickup also available. Cross-posted. FCFS; no holds. This item is gently used & shows some wear & tear, but still looks/works great - I just no longer have a need for it. Dimensions in photos. Please contact me directly with any questions. Thank you for your consideration! #bird #birds #birdfeeding #birdwatching #paperback 

The Essential Guide to Attracting and Feeding Our Backyard Birds

The Joy of Bird Feeding is the ultimate reference for backyard bird watchers and bird feeders. It offers practical tips and solutions to attracting and identifying birds, offering the best foods for the birds you want to see, and how to deter those unwanted guests to feeding stations. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of the hobby and guides readers to the essential steps of bird feeding mastery: Founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, Jim Carpenter brings a lifelong passion for birds and bird feeding along with real solutions to make anyone's backyard a paradise for the birds and for bird watchers.

Helen Macdonald

H Is for Hawk

Helen Macdonald

Vesper Flights

Jackie Morris

The Wild Swans

Derek Hall (Editor)

Encyclopedia of North American Birds

Diana Wells; Lauren Jarrett (Illustrator)

100 Birds and How They Got Their Names

Esther Quesada Tyrrell

Hummingbirds of the Caribbean

The Audubon Society of Missouri

A Guide to Birding in Missouri

National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society Birds of North America

Jeannie Fulbright; Jay L. Wile (Editor)

Exploring Creation with Zoology 1

David Sibley

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

Jane Kim; Thayer Walker

The Wall of Birds

Richard Bach; Russell Munson

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Ian Newton (Editor); Penny Olsen (Editor)

Birds of Prey

Neltje Blanchan

Birds Every Child Should Know

George L. Armistead; Brian L. Sullivan

Better Birding SIGNED

Stan Tekiela

Birds of Oregon Field Guide

T. Gilbert Pierce

Nature Lovers Library vol 3

T. Gilbert Pearson

Nature Lovers Library Vol. 2

Jonathan Alderfer; Jon L. Dunn

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition

Jon L. Dunn; Jonathan Alderfer

Bird Field Guide

Publisher Whitehall

Triple Thrill Coloring Birds

Jim Carpenter

The Joy of Bird Feeding

Christopher Perrins

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