Book Review # 53 – Birds In Winter

This book being reviewed is quite interesting because it explains what happens to birds when winter comes. For most people that observe birds, are used to see them mostly in spring, summer and autumn, and then stop thinking of them during winter. Regardless if they migrate or they stay in the local area.

The fact that we don’t see the majority of birds in winter it doesn’t mean it should not matter to birds, on the contrary, it is the big challenge for them to maintain their health and survive the harsh temperatures and lack of forage, insects, fruits, etc.

This book will detail the most important points in a comprehensive manner. Great points such as:

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11 thoughts on “Book Review # 53 – Birds In Winter”

silviadeangelis40d on August 21, 2019 at 12:02 pm said:

Un volume specialistico dal contenuto interessante e variegato.
Buona serata,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2019 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  È un libro molto interessante. Grazie Silvia. 🙂
  
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  - silviadeangelis40d on August 22, 2019 at 1:57 am said:
    
    Mio fratello è ornitologo, ha scritto diversi lirbri sull’argomento ed è anche giudice internazionale di gara…
    Complimentissimi per la tua pubblicazione
  - H.J. for avian101 on August 22, 2019 at 5:29 pm said:
    
    Nota: non ho scritto il libro, ho solo scritto la recensione del libro. Grazie Silvia. Saluta tuo fratello.
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Jane's Heartsong on August 21, 2019 at 6:51 pm said:

I often get asked by friends where certain birds go in winter. Sometimes I have an answer and most times I do not, so can see the value of this book.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 21, 2019 at 7:35 pm said:
  
  That’s the main point of this book. Thanks, Jane. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on August 23, 2019 at 10:41 am said:

Thank you for the book review, HJ 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 23, 2019 at 6:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Donna. 🙂
  
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Rolling Harbour on August 24, 2019 at 5:21 pm said:

So many books on birds – this one seems have found a new and interesting angle. Thanks for the heads-up. RH

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 24, 2019 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  You are most welcome, RH. 🙂
  
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Book Review # 53 – Birds In Winter

Birds In Winter

Surviving the Most Challenging Season

Author:

Roger F. Pasquier

Illustrated by Margaret La Farge

Publisher:

Princeton University Press

Review:

More info.

Preparing for winter.
Winter ranges and habitat selection in migratory birds.
Survival.
Anticipating spring.
Departure.
Conservation.
Climate change.

This book is 304 pages 85 b&w illustrations – 4 maps.

H.J. Ruiz – Avian101.wordpress.com – August 21st, 2019

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