Book of Texas Birds
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Drawing on the knowledge and insight gained from a lifetime of watching, studying, and enjoying birds, this book is full of information about more than four hundred species of birds in Texas, most all of which author Gary Clark has seen first hand. Organized in the standard taxonomic order familiar to most birders, the book is written in a conversational tone that yields a wide-ranging discussion of each bird's life history as well as an intimate look at some of its special characteristics and habits. Information regarding each species' diet, voice, and nest is included as well as when and where it can be found in Texas. Magnificent photographs by Kathy Adams Clark accompany each bird's entry. For those just beginning to watch birds to those who can fully relate to the experiences and sentiments communicated here by a veteran birder, this book reveals the kind of personal connection to nature that careful attention to the birds around us can inspire.
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I first discovered Gary Clark through his weekly article in the Houston Chronicle. As a beginning birder and the librarian for our Texas Master Naturalist chapter, I wanted to look closely at the birding books that would best suit the needs of our naturalists.
I like this book. It focuses on a small subset of all the birds of the world, those of Texas, and that is helpful for those of us who are just learning to recognize birds in our area. The writing is conversational, and the reader feels as if Clark is sharing information and stories about each bird with him/her. The photographs are bold and helpful, beautifully done.
