Birds and Their Ways
- Publisher
- Nimbus Publishing
- Initial publish date
- May 2007
- Category
- Birdwatching Guides
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889992283
- Publish Date
- May 2007
- List Price
- $13.95
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Description
True life anecdotes, shedding light on the behavior of Eastern Canadian birds form the basis of this local classic by the renowned writer and naturalist, Robie W. Tufts. Sound answers are given to unusual queries, ranging from the sleeping habits of hummingbirds to a speculation on harmfulness of crows. Topics of interest include: birds of prey, bird intelligence, nesting and feeding habits, identification of birds, and protective legislation for rare species. The text is accompanied by illustrations by John H. Dick.
About the author
Widely experienced, Robie Tufts was for 28 years of the Chief Migratory Bird Officer for the Maritime Provinces. He also enjoyed an impressive contact with bird enthusiasts in Canada and the United States.
