{"product_id":"9781328566423","title":"A Season On The Wind : Inside the World of Spring Migration","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Season On The Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Kenn Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA close look at one season in one key site that reveals the amazing science and magic of spring bird migration, and the perils of human encroachment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Every spring, billions of birds sweep north, driven by ancient instincts to return to their breeding grounds. This vast parade often goes unnoticed, except in a few places where these small travelers concentrate in large numbers. One such place is along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. There, the peak of spring migration is so spectacular that it attracts bird watchers from around the globe, culminating in one of the world’s biggest birding festivals. \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Millions of winged migrants pass through the region, some traveling thousands of miles, performing epic feats of endurance and navigating with stunning accuracy. Now climate change threatens to disrupt patterns of migration and the delicate balance between birds, seasons, and habitats. But wind farms—popular as green energy sources—can be disastrous for birds if built in the wrong places. This is a fascinating and urgent study of the complex issues that affect bird migration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Kenn Kaufman knows his birds and their miraculous journeys—and he \u003cem\u003efeels \u003c\/em\u003ethem deeply, too. An enlightening, thought-provoking, and poignant read.” —Jennifer Ackerman, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Genius of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e     “In \u003cem\u003eA Season on the Wind,\u003c\/em\u003e Kenn Kaufman soars above his Ohio home place and artfully shares the world of birds and the miraculous feats of migration that persist amidst constant conservation struggles and hard-won successes. It’s a wondrous compendium of stories about birds and humans that compels us to be more in nature and work ever harder to protect it. The message within to love and conserve is as clear as a Swainson’s thrush’s flight call in a spring night sky. What \u003cem\u003eA Season on the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e does is so much more than inform, it inspires.” —J. Drew Lanham, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Home Place \u003c\/em\u003e     “Some people love birds, but others have a passionate commitment to birding. Kenn Kaufman has that kind of dedication, which includes a fascination for bird watching, but also he’s a genuine part of the birding community dedicated to protecting these beautiful creatures.” —Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist     “Seamlessly weaving together natural history with personal narrative, Kaufman reveals how an appreciation of birds not only helps build community and conserve land, but also can make life a great deal richer for each of us. The more he uncovers the fascinating lives and migratory feats of birds, the more wonder and magic he lays bare; by the end, his sense of awe has become our own. \u003cem\u003eA Season on the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e will transform the way we see birds and the season of spring!” —Melissa Groo, wildlife photographer and conservationist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781328566423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41160176697550,"sku":"9781328566423","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9781328566423_a09c3966-8155-4a00-aa75-fdcc64bf55fa.jpg?v=1652102657","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781328566423","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}