With his distinctively witty, anecdotal, and disarming voice, John
Yow now journeys to the shore and shares his encounters with some
of the most familiar and beloved coastal birds. Out of his
travels--from North Carolina's Outer Banks, down the Atlantic
coast, and westward along the Gulf of Mexico--come colorful
accounts of twenty-eight species, from ubiquitous beach birds like
sanderlings and laughing gulls to wonders of nature like roseate
spoonbills and the American avocets. Along the way, Yow delves
deeply into the birds' habits and behaviors, experiencing and
relating the fascination that leads many an amateur naturalist to
become the most unusual of species--a birder.
Seasonally organized chapters explore the improbable, the
wonderful, and the amusing aspects of these birds' lives. Yow
embellishes his observations with field notes, anecdotes, and
stories from some of America's finest naturalists--including John
James Audubon, Arthur Cleveland Bent, Rachel Carson, and Peter
Matthiessen. Combining the endless fascination of bird life with
the pleasure of good reading,
The Armchair Birder Goes
Coastal is the perfect companion for any nature lover's next
trip to the beach.