Book Review: Winging It: A Beginner's Guide To Birds Of The Southwest

Reviewed By: Woodstock - RAM

Winging It: A Beginner's Guide To Birds Of The Southwest     Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
Catherine Ann Coulter
Class/Genre:   Non-Fiction   Reference   Children's Book   Juvenile
University of New Mexico Press 2004, 124 pages plus index

While directed at school age children who are beginning a bird watching career, this lovely book is likely to appeal to any residents of the Western US with an interest in our feathered friends.

Delightful illustrations by Jennifer Dewey enhance every page, and each species is described in detail, with information on migration habits, nesting behavior, coloration, and preferred food. Adding to the charm are short excerpts from Native American legends about many of the birds.

Although written with young adults and children in mind, the tone of the narrative refuses condescension.

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