Presents seventeen poems that explore creatures of the Florida Everglades, including such birds as herons, cormorants, and snowy egrets, and features quilts as illustrations.
Describes the general characteristics of wading birds and the specific physical traits and behaviors of fifteen species, including herons, bitterns, ibises, storks, egrets, and flamingos.
Provides a variety of information about birds, examining their physical appearance and abilities, explaining how they are able to fly, and discussing behaviors such as mating and nest building, and migration.