Earth, Water, and Sky: A Naturalist's Stories and Sketches by Paul A. Johnsgard

Description: Earth, Water, and Sky by Paul A. Johnsgard In these popularly written, often lyrical essays, Johnsgard describes some of his most fascinating encounters with birds. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "As I write this, I am sitting in a cabin at Cedar Point Biological Station in southwestern Nebraska.... The glorious elemental mixture of earth, water, and sky around me is the home of nearly three hundred species of birds, and comprises one of my favorite places in the world. Here no radio stations blare out the most recent results of meaningless sports events ... no traffic noises confound the senses. Instead the wind is the unquestioned dominating summer influence. The prairie grasses bend willingly and gracefully before it, and the leaves of the cottonwood trees convert its breezes into soft music."Paul Johnsgard is one of Americas most prominent ornithologists and a world authority on waterfowl behavior. In these popularly written, often lyrical essays, he describes some of his most fascinating encounters with birds, from watching the annual mating displays of prairie-chickens on a hilltop in Pawnee County, Nebraska, to attempting to solve some of the mysteries surrounding Australias nearly flightless musk duck.Reflecting his worldwide interests and travels, the birds Johnsgard describes inhabit many parts of the globe. Grouping the birds by the element they frequent most—earth, water, or sky—he weaves a wealth of accurate natural history into personal stories drawn from a lifetime of avian observation. And, as a bonus, Johnsgards lovely pen-and-ink drawings illustrate each species he describes. Author Biography Paul Johnsgard is a Foundation Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Table of Contents PrefaceI. Earth: Stray Feathers in the Dust Sacred Places and the Voices of AncestorsDawn Rendezvous on the LekThe Elusive Tree Quails of MexicoQuail MusicOn Display: The PheasantsBustards: Stalkers of the Dry PlainsGlittering Garments of the RainbowII. Water: A River of Time Adrift in Time on the Niobrara RiverThe Evolution of Duck CourtshipThe Elusive Musk DuckThe Unlikely Ruddy DuckTorrent Ducks of the AndesSeabirds of the PribilofsIII. Sky: Migrations of the Imagination The Gifts of the CranesFlight of the Sea DucksThe Triumphant TrumpetersThe 6,000-mile Odyssey of a Globe-trotting BirdWhere Have All the Curlews Gone?The Geese from beyond the North WindSuggested ReadingsCitations for Previously Published ArticlesIndex Long Description As I write this, I am sitting in a cabin at Cedar Point Biological Station in southwestern Nebraska. . . . The glorious elemental mixture of earth, water, and sky around me is the home of nearly three hundred species of birds, and comprises one of my favorite places in the world. Here no radio stations blare out the most recent results of meaningless sports events . . . no traffic noises confound the senses. Instead the wind is the unquestioned dominating summer influence. The prairie grasses bend willingly and gracefully before it, and the leaves of the cottonwood trees convert its breezes into soft music. Paul Johnsgard is one of Americas most prominent ornithologists and a world authority on waterfowl behavior. In these popularly written, often lyrical essays, he describes some of his most fascinating encounters with birds, from watching the annual mating displays of prairie-chickens on a hilltop in Pawnee County, Nebraska, to attempting to solve some of the mysteries surrounding Australias nearly flightless musk duck. Reflecting his worldwide interests and travels, the birds Johnsgard describes inhabit many parts of the globe. Grouping the birds by the element they frequent most--earth, water, or sky--he weaves a wealth of accurate natural history into personal stories drawn from a lifetime of avian observation. And, as a bonus, Johnsgards lovely pen-and-ink drawings illustrate each species he describes. Details ISBN029274059X Author Paul A. Johnsgard Year 1999 ISBN-10 029274059X ISBN-13 9780292740594 Format Paperback Imprint University of Texas Press Subtitle A Naturalists Stories and Sketches Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States DEWEY 598 Birth 1931 Short Title EARTH WATER & SKY Language English Media Book Series Number 41 Series Corrie Herring Hooks Series Residence Lincoln, NE, US Illustrations 21 line drawings Pages 186 AU Release Date 1999-08-01 NZ Release Date 1999-08-01 US Release Date 1999-08-01 UK Release Date 1999-08-01 Publication Date 1999-08-01 Publisher University of Texas Press Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40250194;

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