A World On The Wing: The Global Odyssey Of Migratory Birds
Author: Scott Weidensaul
ISBN: 978-1509841059
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Book Overview
¹…œA vaulting triumph of a book Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'A master storyteller, Weidensaul communicates so much joy in the sheer act of witnessing and such exhilaration in the advances of the science behind what he sees that we are slow to grasp the extent of the ecological crisis that he outlines.' ObserverBird migration remains perhaps the most singularly compelling natural phenomenon in the world. Nothing else combines its global sweep with its inherent ability to engender wonder and excitement.The past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the almost unfathomable feats of endurance and complexity involved in bird migration yet the science that informs these majestic journeys is still in its infancy.Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted writer-ornithologist Scott Weidensaul is at the forefront of this research, and A World on the Wing sees him track some of the most remarkable flights undertaken by birds. His own voyage of discovery sees him sail through the storm-wracked waters of the Bering Sea; encounter gunners and trappers in the Mediterranean; and visit a forgotten corner of north-east India, where former headhunters have turned one of the grimmest stories of migratory crisis into an unprecedented conservation success.As our world comes increasingly under threat from the effects of climate change, these ecological miracles may provide an invaluable guide to a more sustainable future for all species, including us. This is the rousing and reverent story of the billions of birds that, despite the numerous obstacles we have placed in their path, continue to head with hope to the far horizon.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 368 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1509841059.
About the Author
Scott Weidensaul is one of the most respected natural history writers in the country. Among the more than 30 books he's written are Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He is a contributing editor to Audubon Magazine, and a columnist for Bird Watcher's Digest. Weidensaul is an active field researcher specializing in bird migration. He is a co-director of Project Owlnet and directs Project SNOWstorm. He has been given numerous awards including the Audubon Award for Environmental Writing and was recently honored as a prestigious elective member of the American Ornithologists' Union. Weidensaul is a highly sought-after speaker at universities, museums and birding festivals.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1509841059
- Publisher
- Picador
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What is this book about?
¹…œA vaulting triumph of a book Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'A master storyteller, Weidensaul communicates so much joy in the sheer act of witnessing and such exhilaration in the advances of the science behind what he sees that we are slow to grasp the extent of the ecological crisis that he...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be swept into one of nature’s greatest marvels as this book follows birds across continents, oceans, and invisible flyways. Scott Weidensaul blends cutting-edge science with vivid, first-hand storytelling, making complex research feel alive and urgent. You’ll feel awe at the endurance of migratory birds, deepen your understanding of our fragile ecosystems, and come away inspired to see the natural world with fresh wonder and concern.
- Published by Picador.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 368.
Catalog Description
¹…œA vaulting triumph of a book Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'A master storyteller, Weidensaul communicates so much joy in the sheer act of witnessing and such exhilaration in the advances of the science behind what he sees that we are slow to grasp the extent of the ecological crisis that he outlines.' ObserverBird migration remains perhaps the most singularly compelling natural phenomenon in the world. Nothing else combines its global sweep with its inherent ability to engender wonder and excitement.The past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the almost unfathomable feats of endurance and complexity involved in bird migration yet the science that informs these...
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