- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Universe (Oct 19 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789306387
- ISBN-13: 978-0789306388
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 23.1 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 993 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,420,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
An estimated 50 million Americans are serious recreational bird watchers. Among them is William Burt. For 16 years, Burt has pursued some of the world's toughest subjects: 20 of the least known, nearly mythical North American birds. In his latest book, Rare and Elusive Birds, he has used his talents as a photographer and bird watcher to compile an intimate look at some of the planet's most rarely seen birds. In addition to the images, the book also includes detailed accounts of the lives of these birds and the special challenges and successes Burt experienced on his quest to photograph them all.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
In engaging prose, photographer and naturalist Burt (Shadowbirds: A Quest for Rails) records the 16 summers he spent in search of 20 of America's most elusive and mysterious birds, captured in 57 arresting photographs. Sprinkled with relevant quotes from Thoreau, Audubon, Seton, and others, his text is poetic and lyrical yet grounded by a scientist's eye for fact and an appreciation for place and history. Burt's epic, singular odyssey in the plains, prairies, coastal marshes, bogs, and woodlands are compellingly and entertainingly set forth. End chapters provide photographic advice, well-annotated lists of references, and vivid descriptions of these unusual, near-mythic birds. Highly recommended. Henry T. Armistead, Free Lib. of Philadelphia
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Not only pictures of elusive birds, but an adventure to boot,
By A Customer
This review is from: Rare and Elusive Birds of North America (Hardcover)
Taking picture of the most rare and shy birds in North America is not an easy tasking, not even for an avid birder and expert in the field. Well, William Burt is an expert in the field, and it took him over 10 years of hard work to research, track down, and photograph America's most elusive birds. Burt has not only delivered a full package of top quality photographs, but he has written an excellent story of his episodes of wandering through endless praries and dark swamps to find these birds. For anyone who loves birds, or loves an adventure, this book is a must.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift for birders,
By A Customer
This review is from: Rare and Elusive Birds of North America (Hardcover)
I bought this book as a gift for birders, and they really loved it. It consists of photographs taken of some of the most elusive birds in North America.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Not only pictures of elusive birds, but an adventure to boot,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rare and Elusive Birds of North America (Hardcover)
Taking picture of the most rare and shy birds in North America is not an easy tasking, not even for an avid birder and expert in the field. Well, William Burt is an expert in the field, and it took him over 10 years of hard work to research, track down, and photograph America's most elusive birds. Burt has not only delivered a full package of top quality photographs, but he has written an excellent story of his episodes of wandering through endless praries and dark swamps to find these birds. For anyone who loves birds, or loves an adventure, this book is a must.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift for birders,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rare and Elusive Birds of North America (Hardcover)
I bought this book as a gift for birders, and they really loved it. It consists of photographs taken of some of the most elusive birds in North America.
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