
City Bird
Explore the Charming Metropolitan Melodies of Our Feathered Friends
by Angela Harrison Vinet; Janis Hatten Harrison
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date 3 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2024
Talking about this book? Use #CityBird #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
In the city, the lights are bright, the people move fast, and birds are everywhere! City Bird pairs scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting urban areas of North America and vibrant illustrations to help birders of all stripes identify their feathered neighbors with with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics of city slickers around the world. As you explore, discover fun facts and jot down your thoughts and observations in the note-taking section.
There are plenty of places in the urban jungle to spot beautiful birds, from a park while on your lunch break to your own fire escape or balcony. Take a beat away from the hustle and bustle of city life to meet 50 City Birds, including:
- Any city-dweller's familiar sidewalk friend, the Rock Pigeon
- The House Sparrow, hopping down the street for their daily commute
- The Peregrine Falcon, nesting on a landmark building or bridge near you
- Mute Swans and Mallards, who spend their days paddling through urban waterways
The Birds illustrated collection delivers a playful yet informative insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting different geographical regions. From rural farmlands to bustling city streets or the salty air of the shore, each book features beautiful portraits and a lighthearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics of birds native to each location. Also available from this collection: Country Bird.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9780760387672 |
PRICE | US$12.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 128 |
Available on NetGalley
Average rating from 82 members
Readers who liked this book also liked:
We Are Bookish
General Fiction (Adult), Romance, Women's Fiction
Adriana Cinteza
Home & Garden, Nonfiction (Adult), Professional & Technical