Caw of the Wild: Observations from the Secret World of Crows
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595362680 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Barb Kirpluk lives in the Midwest where she works as an interior landscaper. She has turned her small backyard into a wildlife oasis for all birds, but especially her beloved crows
By befriending the birds and gaining their trust, Kirpluk shares many observations on subjects such as: The language of crows Crow habits and social relationships The endearing personal relationships that evolved and allowed her to learn from the birdsKirpluk brings to life the unforgettable characters of these birds by combining anecdotal tales and recent scientific literature. Her quest eventually leads her to the world of wildlife rehabilitation where, for a year, she studies and catalogues a group of captive crows.Caw of the Wild is an honest and heartfelt portrayal of a misunderstood bird, and may just encourage you to take a new look at the American Crow.. Caw of the Wild is an in-depth exploration into the intriguing and complex behavior of one of North America's most intelligent, but often reviled, birds-the American Crow.As a passionate observer, author Barb Kirpluk shares her extraordinary and fascinating findings while tracking three urban crow families through their daily existence
A poignant and fascinating personal study of crow behavior With a beautiful and engaging style, the author tells of her personal experiences with four families of crows from her neighborhood. The details she gives are so thorough and heartwarming, you will come to know her crow friends as if you were actually there with her, exper. Pepperlee Naviglia said Crow lovers will love this book!. This was a nice book and the author did spend a great deal of time watching her crows! Ms. Kirpluk wrote from her heart and her love, and it shows on each page. Crow lovers will enjoy it! Using peanuts to lure in the crows has worked for me too!. Entertaining and informative Thoroughly enjoyable account of one person's discovery of fascinating, intelligent crows. This is not a dry, academic treatise it is a warm and interesting account by a person who loved these strange birds and did a fantastic job documenting and describing their behavior
. She has turned her small backyard into a wildlife oasis for all birds, but especially her beloved crows. About the Author Barb Kirpluk lives in the Midwest where she works as an interior landscaper