Tales of a low-rent birder
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0671660993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 157 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tales of a Low-Rent Birder is a collection of nineteen essays and sketches written between 1977 and 1985. It was originally published in 1986.
"haven't read anything by Pete Dunne that I didn't like. This is no exception" according to Burdz. I haven't read anything by Pete Dunne that I didn't like. This is no exception. If you ever have the opportunity to hear him speak, take advantage of it. Wonderful story teller.. "Being a Birder" according to Jena Ball. Birders are an odd, if endearing lot, and nowhere is this more apparent (and freely admitted) than in Pete Dunne's Tales of a Low-rent Birder. Since my interest in birding is only casual, the stories that took birding propensities to extremes, such as the h. Passionate account by lively birdwatcher! Kcorn An original writing style and a true love of birds and birdwatching make this one a standout. With sections on eagles, hawks, bluebills and even birdwatchers themselves, this one is a delight for the fellow birdlover.
A widely published writer on birding, he is also author of The Feather Quest: A North American Birder's Year and Hawks in Flight. Pete Dunne is director of natural history information for the New Jersey Audubon Society's Cape May Bird Observatory in Cape May Point, New Jersey.
"In these tales about birds, birding, and birders, Dunne has captured many of the feelings that make birding special. Almost any ornithologist or naturalist would enjoy this book." (Auk)"His sketchbook tales are lively and brimming with wit, satire, and sensitivity." (New Jersey Audubon)