What the Robin Knows How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World

Name: What the Robin Knows How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World
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ISBN: 9780544002302

ISBN-10: 054400230X

ISBN-13: 9780544002302

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jon Young

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A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided in his work and teaching by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds' companion calls and warning alarms are just as important as their songs.Birds are the sentries—and our key to understanding the world beyond our front door. Unwitting humans create a zone of disturbance that scatters the wildlife. Respectful humans who heed the birds acquire an awareness that radically changes the dynamic. We are…

Book details

List price: $15.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 5/21/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Dedication


Acknowledgments


Introduction: What the Robin Knows



A Cacophony of Harmony



In the Beginning Is the Song



More Cacophony of Harmony



The Sit Spot



An Alarm for Every Occasion



They're All in This Together



A Shape for Every Occasion



From Collision to Connection



Learning Bird Language



Audio


Notes


References


Index