Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature [Paperback]

Featherspossibly the most amazing body covering in the entire animal kingdom. No other covering does all that feathers do. From the delicate down feathers that keep birds warm to the sturdy flight feathers that allow birds to soar, these marvelous structures are something to admire. This coffee-table book is filled with more than 230 stunning, one-of-a-kind pictures by award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the world of feathers. How do feathers keep tiny chickadees warm in winter? Why arent Blue Jays actually blue? How do the feathers of owls help them hunt? Featuring birds from across the United States,Featherswill season your understanding and enhance your enjoyment of birds.Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writerStan Tekielais the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, childrens books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter. He can be contacted via www.naturesmart.com.TheNature Appreciationseries by naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes a fascinating look at some of the most amazing aspects of natures beauty. Each 9 x 8.25 coffee-table book utilizes Tekielas full-color photographyalong with short paragraphs of informationto celebrate specific characteristics of natures most belolãÇ