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Canadian zoologist, Austin L. Rand, takes a divergence from his scholarly works on ornithology to give us 60 entertaining sketches of bird life and lore from Birds Bathing to Courtship Feeding. From the author's introduction: "In looking back over the preparation of these sketches I feel as though each evening I'd gathered up the bits and pieces left over from the day's work and fashioned them into designs for my own amusement and the edification of my family. Truly it's as though I'd used stray feathers, fallen from the bird skins I'd handled, and fitted them together into something of wider ...

Join Canadian zoologist Austin L. Rand as he takes a delightful detour from his scholarly pursuits in ornithology to present 60 captivating sketches that explore the enchanting world of birds. From whimsical tales of Birds Bathing to the intricate rituals of Courtship Feeding, Rands collection brings to life the beauty and wonder of avian behavior. In his own words, he reflects on the creative process Each evening, I gathered the remnants of my day’s work and wove them into designs for my own enjoyment and the delight of my family. This series promises to be both intriguing and entertaining,...