| Author |
Patteson, S. Louise (Susanna Louise), 1853-1922 |
| LoC No. |
17031899
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| Title |
How To Have Bird Neighbors
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| Note |
Illustrated with photographs by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"How To Have Bird Neighbors" by S. Louise Patteson is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This book seeks to inspire readers, particularly children, to cultivate a connection with local birdlife and learn from their behaviors by observing them in their natural habitats. Overall, it emphasizes the joy of welcoming birds into one’s surroundings and understanding their importance in the ecosystem. The opening of the book introduces the author's initial experiences attracting birds by simply providing necessities such as water and food on her porch. She recounts delightful encounters with various species, like robins and wrens, as they go about their daily activities and nesting behaviors. Patteson illustrates how these interactions foster a deep appreciation for the beauty of birdwatching, while also addressing challenges such as the presence of cats and the need to protect the birds' habitats. The narrative sets a tone of warmth and curiosity, inviting readers to explore their own environments to discover the joy and wonder of bird neighbors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Birds
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65548 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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