{"product_id":"birds-of-a-feather-don-gunn-9781771624947","title":"Birds of a Feather: Field Notes and Portraits","description":"\u003cb\u003eFEATURING A FOREWORD BY LEGENDARY WILDLIFE ARTIST ROBERT BATEMAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending beautiful illustrations, guidebook facts and spirited memoir, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eshares the delightful charm of familiar birds--and reminds us that even birds of ordinary feathers are worth protecting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEvery stray feather was once shed by a bird--and for every feather he's found, naturalist Don Gunn has a story about the species it belongs to. In \u003ci\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e, Gunn weaves together personal anecdotes, natural history and elegant illustrations to create a colorful portrait of birds that can be spotted around the United States, Canada and the UK. Whether he's fending off a great-horned owl attack, attempting to lure in a troublesome peacock with a penchant for cheese, or simply enjoying the antics of the sparrows, thrushes and juncos at his bird feeder, Gunn captures the lively spirit of his feathered neighbors with the passion of a long-time birder.\u003cbr\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories and illustrations of over 40 different birds from raptors to waterfowl, including song birds, herons, grouse and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 elegant, full-color original illustrations of birds that are frequently spotted in the United States, Canada and the UK, as well as illustrations of their individual feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird identification facts, feather characteristics, and natural history that help readers recognize common bird species and better understand their behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal birdwatching adventures, humorous wildlife encounters, and decades of observations from acclaimed naturalist Donald Gunn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into how habitat loss, climate change, and human activity are affecting bird populations--and why conservation matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecombines stories of Gunn's own avian encounters with guidebook-style facts for identifying species. Guided by the feathers he's found as he wanders the forests and shoreline, he reflects on the rapid changes to bird habitat and behavior he's noticed over decades of observation. The gradual disappearance of owls, herons, grouse and other species from their habitats serves as a reminder of the effects human activity can have on nature--but not all is yet lost. At once an appreciation for birds of all feathers and a call to connect with and protect the natural world, \u003ci\u003eBirds of a Feather\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to slow down and notice the birdsong carrying through the trees, the flutter of wings above and the feathers that drift down to rest on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Don Gunn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1771624949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771624947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas \u0026amp; McIntyre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Don Gunn","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48871380254975,"sku":"9781771624947","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/birds-of-a-feather-don-gunn-9781771624947","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}