NPR Sound Treks: Birds: Spellbinding Tales of Flight, Feather, and Song

by NPR Narrated by Jon Hamilton

Overview

Are birds monogamous? Why do kookaburras laugh? Is the ivory-billed woodpecker really extinct? These fascinating stories feature the delightful and exotic sounds of birds, plus astute and informative commentary from bird lovers, bird experts, and sometimes birds themselves.

Learn how naturalist F. Schuyler Matthews translated bird song into musical notes. Discover how the city of Chicago has drawn purple martins back to Lake Michigan, their historic habitat. Find out everything you want to know about the lyrebird's glorious tail. If you're a bird lover, this is for you.

The NPR Sound Treks series features outstanding audio documentaries, stories, and commentary from the NPR archives. Each volume features sounds from nature, insights from experts and others who love the outdoor experience (naturalists, zoologists, biologists, adventurers, even a cowgirl), and vivid storytelling that captures the excitement of the wilderness.

Editorial Reviews

NOVEMBER 2010 - AudioFile

Wing your way from New York City to Chicago to Guatemala with this collection from National Public Radio. Listeners will hear bird-related news stories and essays—and the birds themselves: cardinals, red-winged blackbirds, purple martins, bare-throated tiger herons, and more. Host Jon Hamilton’s introductions make each story feel connected to the next, and all are presented warmly and professionally by the various reporters and commentators. Field-recorded soundscapes including birdcalls and nature sounds add welcome atmosphere to many of the pieces. The bite-sized stories are the perfect way to get a little birdsong into your day, even if you’re stuck on the highway or in the concrete jungle. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2010 - AudioFile

Wing your way from New York City to Chicago to Guatemala with this collection from National Public Radio. Listeners will hear bird-related news stories and essays—and the birds themselves: cardinals, red-winged blackbirds, purple martins, bare-throated tiger herons, and more. Host Jon Hamilton’s introductions make each story feel connected to the next, and all are presented warmly and professionally by the various reporters and commentators. Field-recorded soundscapes including birdcalls and nature sounds add welcome atmosphere to many of the pieces. The bite-sized stories are the perfect way to get a little birdsong into your day, even if you’re stuck on the highway or in the concrete jungle. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170010356
Publisher:	HighBridge Company
Publication date:	06/01/2010
Series:	NPR Sound Treks
Edition description:	Unabridged

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