Pines and Plains Libraries

"Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or 'exotic' birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States--birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before"--

Offers advice and practical suggestions for successful bird feeding, along with projects and information on different food needs for different geographical areas.

Text and color photographs teach how to watch, identify, and attract birds by providing food, water, and nestboxes. Includes profiles of eighty of the most commonly observed birds in North America.

If you enjoy the comings and goings of birds and want to know more about the art of attracting visitors than can be learned from the back of a bag of sunflower seed or from the directions that come with your bird feeder -- this is your book. This is the first complete guide to explain how to attract a greater variety of species.

"A resourceful girl named Pearl matches wits with an intrepid squirrel in a rollicking tale of teacups, peanuts, and the satisfying surprise of learning something new"--

"A flying masked bandit (code name: Chickadee) discovers he isn’t quite who he thinks he is in this fresh and delightful tale about discovering one’s true nature. Meet Chickadee. Criminal. Rapscallion. All-around bad seed. Sure, he started out obeying the rules, following his parents’ advice about finding things to eat and staying away from houses. But then . . . winter arrives. And it’s so much harder to find food in winter! So when Chickadee...

Features simple recipes with tips on selecting ingredients to attract specific birds and making your yard both attractive and safe.