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LoC No.: 17008225
Title: The Bird Study Book
Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Bird Study Book" by T. Gilbert Pearson is a scientific guide on ornithology written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an introduction for beginners interested in studying the habits and activities of wild birds, while emphasizing the relationship between birds and their environment, particularly in the context of human impact. It aims to cultivate a greater understanding and appreciation for avian life through careful observation and natural study. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for bird study, highlighting the connection between spring and bird activity, which is particularly vibrant during mating and nesting periods. Pearson encourages readers to familiarize themselves with common birds in their regions and offers practical advice for observing these creatures without intruding on their natural behaviors. He emphasizes the importance of patience and caution when seeking out nests and details various methods to enhance the bird study experience, such as using field glasses and maintaining notes on observations. With his hope to inspire a love for the subject in budding ornithologists, Pearson outlines foundational concepts that will be expanded upon in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pearson, T. Gilbert (Thomas Gilbert), 1873-1943
EBook No.: 21007
Published: Apr 8, 2007
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Birds
Subject: Birds -- Conservation
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17008225
Title: The Bird Study Book
Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Bird Study Book" by T. Gilbert Pearson is a scientific guide on ornithology written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an introduction for beginners interested in studying the habits and activities of wild birds, while emphasizing the relationship between birds and their environment, particularly in the context of human impact. It aims to cultivate a greater understanding and appreciation for avian life through careful observation and natural study. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for bird study, highlighting the connection between spring and bird activity, which is particularly vibrant during mating and nesting periods. Pearson encourages readers to familiarize themselves with common birds in their regions and offers practical advice for observing these creatures without intruding on their natural behaviors. He emphasizes the importance of patience and caution when seeking out nests and details various methods to enhance the bird study experience, such as using field glasses and maintaining notes on observations. With his hope to inspire a love for the subject in budding ornithologists, Pearson outlines foundational concepts that will be expanded upon in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pearson, T. Gilbert (Thomas Gilbert), 1873-1943
EBook No.: 21007
Published: Apr 8, 2007
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Birds
Subject: Birds -- Conservation
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.