The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has put out a gem of a book filled with insightful, intimate and educational tidbits about all kinds of North American bird species. Reflections on how we can protect birds moving forward, the complex nature of our relationships with birds and the tireless work of the ...more
This is an excellent book not only for the coffee table but for reading! Lavishly illustrated on thick semi-glossy paper it contains essays and photographs, taken by Gerrit Vyn, about various aspects of birds and bird watching and what the reader can do to help birds today.
The Living Bird is an extraordinary book, with absolutely gorgeous bird photos and current issues explored in essays by outstanding writers. Gerrit Vyn's photography is worth the price of admission. As one who has attempted bird photography, I am in awe of his images of common North American birds a ...more
My husband picked this up from the library for me because he knew I'd love it - and boy was he right! The photography alone is spectacular and even if you don't read it, it's well worth looking at the stunningly beautiful bird photos. But the text was great too - essays written by all manner of expe ...more
This book.... This book contains absolutely breath-taking photography of birds. For this aspect, I would give it 5 stars alone. Composed of essays, and other articles, the Living Bird gives readers an over-view of the life of birds, with the goal of raising awareness towards conservation efforts. Th ...more
This beautiful book of photos and essays covers birds in an inspiring and engaging way, and includes insights into how we can help conserve diverse species and counteract the threats to their existence. Highly recommend!!!!! ...more