Bird Migration: The Incredible Journeys of North American Birds [Paperback]

A fascinating look at North Americas famous natural spectacles

Bird migration captivates us. Where are the birds going? How far will they fly? How do they know when its time to leaveand how will they know when to return? Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing birds of North America for more than 30 years. Now, the award-winning author and naturalist presents his insightful observations about migration and showcases it with his amazing images in a one-of-a-kind coffee-table book.

Stans photographs capture the birds as they migrate and depict behaviors that are sure to surprise and delight you, while the text makes for easy yet informative browsing. From the small, night-flying songbirds to the large, day-flying waterfowl and raptors, youll develop a new appreciation for our incredible migrators in the United States and Canada.

Discover the wonders of birds and their incredible migratory voyages. Turn to any page and be amazed by Stans lively and colorful photography of birds along their migratory routes.

• Highly stylized, beautifully done in the same manner asFeathers(9781591934936), which has sold 7,000 copies
• Market: According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 20% of the population are active bird watchers,?spending more than $40 billion on the hobby, annually
• Appeals to birding enthusiasts, as well as the casual gift market
• Author routinely attracts more than 100 people to his speaking events and writes a popular column distributed to newspapers in the Midwest and Northeast
• Readers experience: accurate, detailed information in small appealing bites with generous number of unique photos
• Softcover with flapscoffee table appeal at $14.95

This coffee-table book walks readers through the fascinating process of bird migration, with large, stunning photographs and informative text.

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