For the Birds: An Uncommon Guide (Appointment with Nature)
Laura Erickson writes about birds as if they were members of her family, individuals whose habits, preferences, and personalities are intimately known and appreciated.  --Pam Leschak, General Manger, KAXEThis book is invaluable. For example, it states that as many as 1,600 tapeworms have been found in a single duck. This is the kind of information I use every day.  --Dave Barry, columnist, Miami Heraldcharming, educational, and chock full of neat ornithological tidbits.  --Frank B. Gill, curator of ornithology, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia