bird watching

Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain.

Nonbinary teen birder Bianca Torre must face their large list of fears to solve a murder they witnessed or they might be next.

"Christian Cooper is a self-described Blerd (Black nerd), an avid comics fan, and an expert birder who devotes every spring to gazing upon the migratory birds that stop to rest in Central Park . . . a routine encounter with a dog-walker escalates age old racial tensions, Cooper's viral video of the incident would send shockwaves through the nation . . . Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and primer on the art of birding, this is Cooper's story of learning to claim and defend space for himself and others like him, from his days as a writer for Marvel Comics, where Cooper introduced the first gay storyline, to vivid and life-changing birding expeditions through Africa, Australia, the Americas and the Himalayas. [An] . . . invitation into the wonderful world of birds, and what they can teach us about life, if only we would stop and listen"--Provided by publisher.

"A guidebook for young readers on how to attract common North American birds to bird feeders."--.

"A simple act of neighborly kindness and a bird that needs their aid helps former refugee Sami settle into his new community with new-found friend Moe"--Provided by publisher.

"What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a blue jay, or even a woodpecker? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds"--Provided by publisher.

[from back cover]: Get ready to dive into the hidden world of birds! You'll learn all about the birds that live around you--from chimney swifts to horned larks--and find step-by-step guidance on how to identify them.

"Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So . . . [the author] is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching . . Equal parts illustrated field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers a beginner's guide to bird watching, providing common bird identification markers, range maps, and bird-related activities, including building species-appropriate birdhouses and feeders"--OCLC.

As Emma grieves the loss of her grandfather, she reflects on their shared love of birdwatching.