Common Backyard Birds

by Doris Dumrauf

Overview

Award-winning bird photographer Doris Dumrauf introduces young readers to 20 birds frequently found in North American back yards, including: American Goldfinch, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, and many others. Her vivid photographs depict birds in their natural habitat and typical backyard settings. The entertaining narrative highlights the simple steps required to attract birds to your yard.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997676716
Publisher:	Raccoon Creek Press
Publication date:	04/05/2018
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Doris Dumrauf is an award-winning bird photographer, author, and public speaker. She is the author of three picture books and has published numerous photo features in magazines and newspapers. Doris finds many photo objects in her own yard, which is a Certified Wildlife Habitat(R) by the National Wildlife Federation. She lives in western Pennsylvania with her husband, two indoor cats, and a garden full of amazing wildlife.

Editorial Reviews

The author's deep love of nature, and birds, comes through clearly on every page. Her photographs are truly stunning and give readers a close-up look at the birds they might come upon in their own backyards. She encourages youngsters to provide the basics that all birds seek - water, food and shelter - so that they too can have lots of birds visit their yards. The last two pages of the book is a "How to attract birds to your yard" tutorial with lots of good information on how to make your own backyard attractive to birds. Common Backyard Birds is a fun book that provides plenty of helpful information. Rated for K-4th grade, this book would also be good for those working on research projects about North American birds.

Quill says: A truly lovely book about backyard birds that comes to life through the beautiful photography.

--Feathered Quill Book Reviews

From the Publisher

04/01/2018
K-Gr 2—Backyard birds may be common, but they are lovely, and Dumrauf beautifully showcases them in this book. The author shares her love of birds by writing in the first person (as if the birds were describing their own habitat and food preferences) and by featuring them in full-color photographs. The bright red breast of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak pops off the green page as does the sunny yellow Gold Finch. The soft gray of the Tufted Titmouse is reflected in the water as it drinks. Because recognizing avian species involves more than their appearance, this introduction mentions such different calls and sounds as the shriek of the Blue Jay and the mew of the Gray Catbird. She highlights certain particular behaviors as the speedy Chickadee, flock-loving Cedar Waxwings, and such preferred habitats as leaf litter for the Eastern Towhee and mature woods for the White-breasted Nuthatch. Tips on how to attract birds at home are included at the end of this recommended slender volume. VERDICT A fine choice for bird-watchers and as a primer before a nature walk.—Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA

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