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Songbird Journeys: Four Seasons In the Lives of Migratory Birds Paperback – May 1, 2007

by Miyoko Chu (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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Until recently, little was known about the lives of songbirds during their travels from autumn until spring. Now scientists have documented mass migrations over the Gulf of Mexico, identified the voices of migrants in the night sky, and showed how songbirds navigate using stars, polarized light, and magnetic fields. Miyoko Chu explores the intricacies underlying the ebb and flow of migration, the cycle of seasons, and the interconnectedness between distant places. Songbird Journeys pays homage to the wonder and beauty of songbirds while revealing the remarkable lives of migratory birds and the scientific quest to answer age-old questions about where songbirds go, how they get there, and what they do in the far-flung places they inhabit throughout the year.

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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Walker Books
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 1 x 7.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0802715184
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0802715180
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“The most enjoyable blend of birding lore and ornithological knowledge I have read in 30 years of bird-watching...readers of Songbird Journeys can savor more avian pleasure than what's found on an entire shelf of standard birding books.” ―James F. McCarty, Cleveland Plain Dealer

“Songbird Journeys pulls together in one readable book much of the latest research on the fascinating lives of the songbirds. Anyone who has been impressed or inspired by these tiny feathered jewels will be more so after reading this book.” ―David Allen Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds

“Whether or not you're aware of songbirds' exceptional lives of seasonal travel, Chu's book will both enlighten and delight.” ―Irene Wanner, Seattle Times

“Everyone interested in birds, and even people who know little about them, will enjoy Songbird Journeys.” ―Bernd Heinrich, author of The Geese of Beaver Bog

About the Author

Miyoko Chu is an ornithologist and science writer at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. She lives in Ithaca, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walker Books (May 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802715184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802715180
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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FOSCtrails
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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This was a great book on bird migration. Fascinating and I learned so much.
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Thomas E. Gaskill
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner for all levels of birders
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2007
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This beautifully written book will appeal to all levels of birders, from novices to experts. It is a great introduction to the lives of songbirds (and would make a wonderful gift for someone you hope to interest in birds), and it also includes some historical background and news of the latest research that dedicated birders will find interesting. That's a difficult balance to achieve, but Chu has done it magnificently. Especially useful (for all levels of birders) is the copious concrete information about things we can do to improve the lives of songbirds and projects in which we can help. My Christmas shopping got a lot easier when I read this book.
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kelsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book, especially to birders!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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This book is one of the best books I've EVER read. The content is superb and compels an even-deeper love for birds and their lives, as well as a fierce desire to protect their ever-decreasing habitats. Definitely recommend snagging a copy of this gem.
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Jane Austen
4.0 out of 5 stars For birders and bird lovers
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2013
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For birders and bird lovers, this book takes you into your own backyard and then to far away places as you travel with birds and researchers alike along the path of migration and the lives of songbirds written out in four seasons. The book also provides a wealth of resources for birders and bird enthusiasts of locations to see what where and when, and then the book goes on to say a little about why. There are resources too for getting involved and learning more. Whether reading this book for fun, following the stories of the birds, learning about the latest research in the world of songbird migration, or using it as a gateway to a world of birding adventures and fun, I highly recommend it.
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Luvs Books
5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2006
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I'll keep this brief. This is a terrific book! It is very readable (on layman's level), and chock full of interesting facts, tidbits and research results. I found myself reading parts of it aloud to my partner. I am involved in songbird rehab, and was amazed to learn that "Woods", a brown thrasher and our latest release, would ultimately develop a song list numbering close to 2,000! (We "talked" in "Robin", since Woods was raised alongside a baby robin).

I am recommending "Songbird Journeys" to all my friends who love wild birds and Nature in general.
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Tamara
5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Walk Away Smarter
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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I learned a lot about migratory birds - simply amazing. And I never considered how exciting it would be to visit bird hotspots before read this book.
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amelia
1.0 out of 5 stars TOO COMPLEX FOR THE AVERAGE BIRD LOVER.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015
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TOO COMPLEX FOR THE AVERAGE BIRD LOVER.
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C. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you a lot to think about
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007
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Very informative but written in a documentary style so don't think you'll be sitting down for a leisurely read. This is heavy stuff if you love songbirds. Fifty percent of all songbirds die each year, most during migration - the rest through habitat loss, predators, etc. That's the heavy stuff; but you'll learn so much about their songs, survival techniques, and so on. Extremely interesting but not an easy read.
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Matilde
5.0 out of 5 stars Sorprendente y entretenido
Reviewed in Spain on May 26, 2015
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Además de los datos y conclusiones sobre la migración, la lectura es muy sencilla y entretenida, porque se describen los escenarios y se narran las vivencias de cada uno de los viajes.
Fácil de leer y útil.
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2nimm
4.0 out of 5 stars livre de témoignage intéressant mais mal illustré
Reviewed in France on February 4, 2012
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livre anglophone relié rigide format poche récent (2006/2003) racontant des anecdotes vécues par un ornithologue nord-américain passionné; texte intéressant illustré de quelques gravures couleur au centre de l'ouvrage; ce livre de témoignage intéressant, à l'iconographie soignée mais trop rare plaira à tous les ornithologues ou naturalistes, alors que les amateurs de beaux livres illustrés seront déçus
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