Water Babies: The Hidden Lives of Baby Wetland Birds
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581573057 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Most of these birds have never been captured on film until now. “A perfectionist whose photographs of shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken.” –Roger Tory Peterson"What really comes through, in the writing and the photographs, is his deep and sensitive appreciation of the uniqueness of each of these most intriguing birds."--David Allen Sibley 150 full color photographs. These babies then, are birds that get their feet wet; this book is one for bird lovers, naturalists, photographers, and animal lovers. This may well be his break out book, featuring the downy young of the wetlands, whose images are full of character and appeal. From the comic-monster herons to the fuzzy ducklings and stick-legged sandpipers, these tots have personality and spunk. In the wetlands, they come together, drawn by one essential need: for water. Never-before-seen photographs of baby birds of the marshlands from a noted birding photographer Naturalist William Burt is known for seeking out wild places and elusive birdsand none fit the bill quite so well as the creatures featured in this book
His photographs and stories have appeared in Smithsonian, Audubon, National Wildlife, and other magazines. Author of three previous illustrated books on elusive birds, Burt has also lectured and exhibited in museums nationwide. He lives in Lyme, Connecticut. About the Author William Burt is a naturalist, photographer, and writer with a passion for wild places and elusive birds especially marshes and the shy birds within.
William Burt is a naturalist, photographer, and writer with a passion for wild places and elusive birds especially marshes and the shy birds within. He lives in Lyme, Connecticut. Author of three previous illustrated books on elusive birds, Burt has also lectured and exhibited in museums nationwide. His photographs and stories have appeared in Smithsonian, Audubon, National Wildlife, and other magazines.
Photographs of skill and empathy Nobody is more meticulous with his photographs than Burt; every blade of grass matters. His knowledge of and his extraordinary commitment to his subject is evident on every page.. Michael G. Audette said A must have for birders and photographers. Wonderful hard to get photos, well written. A photographer's and bird lovers delight.. William Burt is a wonderful photographer. Even more special Malcolm Greenaway William Burt is a wonderful photographer. Even more special, William Burt is a wonderful writer. Put the two together and you have an extraordinary book.