| View Larger Image | The Migration of Birds: Seasons on the Wing | Hardcoverby Janice M. Hughes (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Firefly Books | | Page Count: | 208 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 387,560th |
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Why do birds migrate -- and just how do they do it? The Migration of Birds is a comprehensive illustrated presentation of the mysteries of bird migration. Ornithologist Janice M. Hughes describes the findings of the most recent research and surveys as-yet-unanswered questions. She unravels the exciting contributions of cutting-edge technological innovations and scientific developments. Over 70 stunning full-color photographs show some of the world's most dauntless voyagers. Maps show migration routes, and illustrations depict the mechanics of flying. The text is engaging and straightforward as well as authoritative and comprehensive, covering: Bird migration through human history, with profiles of Chinese cranes and phalaropes The five Ws of avian migration, with profiles of shrikes and Arctic terns The phenomenon of flight, with profiles of wheatears and dippers How birds find their way, with profiles of redwings, fieldfares and Bohemian waxwings Migratory birds in peril. This book will fascinate birders, naturalists and conservationists as well as general readers. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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An informative and fascinating exploration by David Johnson  5 Stars
October 15, 2009
After you read this book, you will never look at a flock of birds winging south quite the same way again. In the words on the dust cover (written by one of the world's leading avian academics): "this is the most comprehensive exploration of bird migration available today." Fortunately for us, the author is able to offer to the reader a rich exploration of leading-edge research in a fun, easy to read manner. Hughes is a natural teacher, and writes in a very approachable, easy to understand way without losing the details.
She traces the history of our understanding of migration, and includes some of the zany and hilarious ideas that humans once concocted to explain the disappearance of birds every autumn. For instance, I was astounded to learn that we used to think that birds hibernated under the ice of lakes in winter. Others felt that birds transformed themselves into sea barnacles until spring. At the other end of our understanding of migration, Hughes uncovers the very latest work being done to unravel the mysteries of this natural phenomena. We learn how the earth's magnetic pull, celestial navigation, landmarks, as well as things we don't fully understand, all play a role in helping birds cover vast distances to finally arrive exactly where they had intended.
The author's affection for "all things avian" comes through with every chapter. This book is beautifully written and contains a treasure-trove of cutting edge knowledge about the life of birds. A great gift for anyone interested in the world around us.
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