Synopses & Reviews
Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis, we become their intimates too.
Heinrich's passion for ravens has led him around the world in his research. Mind of the Raven follows an exotic journey—from New England to Germany, and from Montana to Baffin Island in the high Arctic—offering dazzling accounts of how science works in the field, filtered through the eyes of a passionate observer of nature. Each new discovery and insight into raven behavior is thrilling to read, at once lyrical and scientific.
Book News Annotation:
In this paperback reprint of the 1999 original, Heinrich tells
stories about ravens, which he has studied both in the wild and in
adopted birds. The text is remarkable for the depth and range of
observation applied to the birds' lives, habits, and natural history.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:
An award-winning scientist presents a lyrical and scientific exploration of the raven, one of the most complex and engaging creatures known to man. Photo insert. Line drawings throughout.
About the Author
Bernd Heinrich is the author of numerous bestselling and award-winning books. He is a professor of biology at the University of Vermont, and he divides his time between Vermont and Maine.
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