A Year with the Birds by W. Warde Fowler
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About this eBook
| Author | Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Hook, Bryan, 1856-1925 |
| LoC No. | 32034958 |
| Title |
A Year with the Birds
Third Edition, Enlarged |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Stephen Hutcheson, Carol Spears,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "A Year with the Birds" by W. Warde Fowler is a nature observation memoir written in the late 19th century. The book is an exploration of bird life throughout different seasons in various localities in England and the Alps, showcasing Fowler's passion for ornithology and the simple joy of observing birds in their natural habitats. It serves as an invitation to readers to engage with nature and appreciate the intricacies of bird behavior and the surrounding environment. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent to share the joy of bird watching, particularly focusing on the rich bird life in Oxford during the autumn and winter months. Fowler details his personal journey from fishing to observing birds, emphasizing the favorable conditions in Oxford for bird life, such as abundant food and shelter. He notes specific birds one can find in the city, describing their habits and characteristics, thus setting a tone of curiosity and appreciation for nature that invites readers to develop their observational skills and connect with the avian community around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds |
| Subject | Birds -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48677 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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