Wild Birds in City Parks stands at the unique confluence of natural history and urban ecology, offering readers a rich tapestry of essays that weave together observations of avian life within the bustling confines of city parks. This collection brilliantly captures the diversity of bird species navigating urban environments, showcasing a range of literary styles from meticulous scientific observation to lyrical narrations of the birds life cycles and habitats. Its significance lies not only in the detailed account of bird behaviors but also in its reflection on the human-nature interaction within the urban setting, encouraging a deeper appreciation for biodiversity in cities. The inclusion of standout pieces on specific bird species serves to highlight the adaptability and resilience of nature in the face of urban development. Herbert Eugene Walter and Alice Hall Walter, both renowned for their contributions to natural history and biology, bring together their expertise to curate a collection that transcends mere bird watching to encapsulate a broader ecological narrative. Their backgrounds in biology and education enhance the anthologys credibility, aligning it with both scientific inquiry and the laymans curiosity about natures workings in an urban context. This compilation emerges as a seminal work that bridges the gap between scientific literature and accessible non-fiction, inviting readers to contemplate the coexistence of wildlife and urban life. Wild Birds in City Parks is recommended for anyone with an interest in ornithology, urban ecology, or environmental studies. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the nuanced ways in which birds inhabit and transform city parks. For educators, environmentalists, and casual readers alike, this collection offers a panoramic view of the avian world through a distinctly urban lens, enriching our understanding of biodiversity. The anthology's breadth of insights and the dialogue it fosters between human and avian life make it a compelling read for those looking to deepen their connection with the natural world amidst the urban landscape.

Once you enter the world of the city's birds, life in the great metropolis will never look the same.

Carpenter offers practical tips and solutions to attracting and identifying birds. He offers suggestions for the best foods for the birds you want to see, and even tells you how to deter unwanted guests to feeding stations. You'll also learn how to properly store bird food, and how to prevent window strikes.

"Companion to National Geographic field guide to the birds of North America"--Cover.

Updated Edition—Ten Years Later The scene of this enchanting (and true) story is the Ramble, an unknown wilderness deep in the heart of New York's fabled Central Park. There an odd and amiable band of nature lovers devote themselves to observing and protecting the park's rich wildlife. When a pair of red-tailed hawks builds a nest atop a Fifth Avenue apartment house across the street from the model-boat pond, Marie Winn and her fellow "Regulars" are soon transformed into obsessed hawkwatchers. The hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking saga of Pale Male and his mate as they struggle to raise a family in their unprecedented nest site, and the affectionate portrait of the humans who fall under their spell will delight and inspire readers for years to come.

New York City’s favorite naturalist returns with a guided tour of the beautiful birds living in the five boroughs. Look around New York, and you’ll probably see birds: wood ducks swimming in Queens, a stalking black-crowned night-heron in Brooklyn, great horned owls perching in the Bronx, warblers feeding in Central Park, or Staten Island’s purple martins flying to and fro. You might spot hawks and falcons nesting on skyscrapers or robins belting out songs from trees along the street. America’s largest metropolis teems with birdlife in part because it sits within the great Atlantic flyway where migratory birds travel seasonally between north and south. The Big Apple’s miles of coastline, magnificent parks, and millions of trees attract dozens of migrating species every year and are also home year-round to scores of resident birds. There is no better way to identify and learn about New York’s birds than with this comprehensive field guide from New York City naturalist Leslie Day. Her book will quickly teach you what each species looks like, where they build their nests, what they eat, the sounds of their songs, what time of year they appear in the city, the shapes and colors of their eggs, and where in the five boroughs you can find them?which is often in the neighborhood you call home. The hundreds of stunning photographs by Beth Bergman and gorgeous illustrations by Trudy Smoke will help you identify the ninety avian species commonly seen in New York. Once you enter the world of the city’s birds, life in the great metropolis will never look the same. “‘Take this guide wherever you go,’ [Day] implores readers in the introduction. And we hope many do, since it reveals a New York we long to see, the wild, beautiful city of birds known to Audubon, Chapman, and Griscom.” —Chuck Hagner, BirdWatching Magazine “An excellent guide for New York City residents. If you have any interest in the birds around you (and there are plenty of birds around you, even in NYC), this guide will really open your eyes.” —Birder's Library “Day’s deeply researched and richly illustrated Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City will be indispensable to locals and tourists alike.” —Sierra “Will fill a niche for beginning birders and backyard watchers in the northeastern U.S.” —Choice “You don’t have to live in or be visiting New York to enjoy this book.” —Times Literary Supplement (UK)

Vornberger's spectacular photography, interspersed with his comments about birds, the park, and photography, will appeal to all bird-watchers, nature lovers, photography aficionados, and visitors to New York's Central Park. Packaged inside the book is a removable foldout pocket guide.