Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard firefly Each drawing is accompanied by

Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains

Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides

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Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard firefly Each drawing is accompanied byA one of a kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them. Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or "exotic" birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most