Birds of Lake MerrittAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Thursday 16 September 2021
Description
A richly illustrated birding guide to the nations first official wildlife refuge. "Beautifully illustrated and written, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to better understand and appreciate our neighbors." -Jenny Odell, author of How to Do NothingThis charming full-color field guide introduces us to fifteen waterbirds easily found in the urban wildlife refuge of Lake Merritt. In his introduction, author-illustrator Alex Harris includes a history of the lake, providing context for a place that is alluring to humans and shorebirds alike. Each species profile of the lakes feathered residents is accompanied by a beautiful, detailed watercolor that captures the birds distinctive coloring and sinuous physicality. The black-crowned night heron, Oaklands official city bird, stares with its startling orange eyes, while the American coot flexes its fancy, flared feet. Along with straightforward notes on the identification of each bird, Harris features the voices of Oakland community members, sharing moments of delight from the birds most dedicated observers. A celebration of avian life and the human pleasure of witnessing it, Birds of Lake Merritt is an essential guide to the natural world in the heart of the city.
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