Synopses & Reviews
Wonderful introduction to the many varieties of birds that inhabit aquatic and shoreline areas features 43 accurately rendered images of 51 species: American flamingo, osprey, double-crested cormorant, brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, spotted sandpiper, and other birds. Detailed, informative captions cover nest location, food habits, predation, migration, more.
Synopsis
Here's a wonderful way to introduce nature lovers -- young and old alike -- to the many varieties of birds that inhabit seashore areas. 43 accurately rendered images by nature artist Ruth Soffer depict a variety of birds in their aquatic and shoreline environments -- among them the American flamingo, osprey, double-crested cormorant, brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, spotted sandpiper, belted kingfisher, great blue heron, hooded mergansers, and herring gulls. Colorists will discover how birds tend their young, where they build their nests, how they take flight, and engage in other natural activities. Entertaining and with informative captions, this is one collection that bird lovers, environmentalists, and coloring book of all ages will return to again and again.
Synopsis
Forty-three accurate images: American flamingo, osprey, double-crested cormorant, brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, and other avian creatures all described in fact-filled captions.