75 gorgeous close-up avian photographs make this exquisite coffee table book the perfect gift for bird lovers An unusual blend of charming heartfelt personal es

Presents the songs and calls of fifty North American birds that are common to residential settings, city parks, and urban areas.

Getting Closer is a beautifully illustrated discussion of photography as a way of achieving greater intimacy with the natural world. With a focus on birds, the

Provides basic information about the biology, life cycles, and behavior of birds, along with brief profiles of each of the eighty bird families in North America

From beaks and flying styles to nests and dances, readers of this vibrant book will learn about the basic characteristics and fascinating variations of differen