Tapestry Press
City Birding
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Tapestry Press
City Birding
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City Birding by Kenn Kaufman, et al. published in 2003 by Stackpole Books in Mechanicsburg, PA 181p. This refreshing little book explores birding in unexpected places. A flock of expert birders each contribute a chapter revealing the author’s favorite birding site. Julie Zickefoose in Chicago praises the magic hedge, a 20 ft. wide growth of privet, that welcomes and shelters migrants along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Paul A. Johnsgard in Lincoln, Nebraska favors a closed land fill. Quite a few recommend sites damaged by human waste and abuse, but wonderfully still inviting or at least suitable for birds. A highlight of the book, chapter 9,“Take me to your sewage lagoon” was written by Judy Toups. She extols treatment ponds and marshes as excellent bird-watching sites. Her descriptive flair makes them as attractive to birders as they must be to birds. Because most of the birders/authors are professionals at both, they produce a well-written book. Review written March 13, 2003 Back to Book Reviews
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