A World on the Wing

The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds

A World on the Wing
Scott Weidensaul
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18 Mar 2021 UK
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9781509841035
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' A vaulting triumph of a book' Isabella Tree, author of WildingBird migration remains perhaps the most singularly compelling natural phenomenon in the world. Nothing else combines its global sweep with its inherent ability to engender wonder and excitement. The past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the almost unfathomable feats of endurance and complexity involved in bird migration - yet the science that informs these majestic journeys is still relatively in its infancy. Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted writer and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul is at the forefront of this cutting-edge research, and A World on the Wing sees him track some of the most remarkable flights undertaken by birds around the world. His own voyage of discovery sees him sail through the storm-wracked waters of the Bering Sea; encounter gunners and trappers in the Mediterranean; and visit a forgotten corner of northeast India, where former headhunters have turned one of the grimmest stories of migratory crisis into an unprecedented conservation success. As our world comes increasingly under threat from the effects of climate change, these ecological miracles may provide an invaluable guide to a more sustainable future for ourselves. This is the rousing and reverent story of the billions of birds that, despite the numerous obstacles we have placed in their path, continue to head with hope to the far horizon.
A vaulting triumph of a book. Scott Weidensaul unravels the miracles and mysteries of bird migration like an ace detective. Compelling and often deeply moving, this is a summons for international co-operation and global conservation like no other. -- Isabella Tree, author of Wilding In vivid prose that conjures up the rich spell of each landscape, Scott Weidensaul takes us on exhilarating expeditions that crisscross the globe and travel deep into the heart of nature. For lifelong experts and backyard birders alike, he' s a superb guide to the winged marvels that share our planet and our lives. -- Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper' s Wife Weidensaul' s dispatches are fascinating. Chapter by chapter, my jaw dropped and my eyes widened. The science of bird migration has reached a golden age, and we' re lucky to have such a graceful guide. This book is instantly among my all-time favorites, and one I' ll keep to re-read. -- Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders The miracle of birds meets the miracle of technology in Scott Weidensaul' s wondrous new book A World on the Wing. While there are huge gaps in our knowledge of migration, and despair in our race to save species, advances in technology from microscopic transmitters to agile drones are changing the equation and making the future look hopeful. This is a book you won' t want to put down. -- Jane Alexander, actress, writer and wildlife conservationist Scott Weidensaul, one of our finest nature writers, has produced another instant classic. In A World on the Wing he takes a pair of highly complex subjects-global patterns of bird migration, and the research into those patterns-and brings them to life with his own amazing adventures around the world. Here is proof that a book of solid science can also be a page-turner. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the natural world. -- Kenn Kaufman, author of the Kaufman Field Guides
Scott Weidensaul is one of the most respected natural history writers in the US. Among the more than 30 books he' s written include Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He is a contributing editor to Audubon Magazine, and a columnist for Bird Watcher' s Digest. Weidensaul is an active field researcher specializing in bird migration; he is co-director of Project Owlnet and directs Project SNOWstorm. He has been given numerous awards, including the Audubon Award for Environmental Writing, and was recently honored as a prestigious elective member of the American Ornithologists' Union.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781509841035
Published: 18 Mar 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Height: 241mm
Width: 162mm
Spine: 42mm
Weight: 658g
Pages: 400

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