BIRDS

by Gayle Pickwell ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1939

An excellent companion for every bird lover and a first rate book for beginners in the study of birds. The book covers many specific birds of home, orchard, field, woodlots, cities, roadside, mountains and shore. Their homes, their nests and eggs, their feeding and nesting territories, the division of work between males and females, eating habits and different types of bills, protection from enemies, bird feathers at varying stages, bird life zones and travels. The data is based on intimate personal knowledge and observation. He writes with simplicity, and his information is made so fascinating that it needs no dressing up. Practical reference book, as the last chapter gives specific information on how to know birds. Pictures and format make it an excellent gift book. Plus sale for boys and girls.

Pub Date: April 1, 1939

ISBN: 0548453756

Page Count: -

Publisher: Whittlesey

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1939

Categories: NONFICTION