Laura Erickson
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From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle's dazzling aerial display to the male ruby-throated hummingbird's reputation as a "deadbeat dad" - courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among birds. Ornithologist and author Laura Erickson takes readers on a romance-fueled romp through the love lives of 35 species, exploring the diversity of avian approaches to pairing up....
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See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction,...
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There are more than 76 million birdwatchers in America from casual backyard observers to seasoned birders. At some point, every bird-watcher has a question not answered in traditional field guides. When such questions arise, birders turn to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the world's leading authority on birds. Now, the lab's most often-asked questions about bird behavior are answered in a concise, volume, The Bird Watching Answer Book, by the Cornell...