Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever wondered how the Bobolink can cross the country without a map? Do you know where the last Passenger Pigeon drew her final breath? Did you know that Ohio hosts the country's biggest birdwatching event of the year? If you want to know the answer to any of these questions, then this book is for you.
50 Things to Know About Birds in Ohio by Ella Gray offers a unique perspective on the state's winged population. Most books on birds will teach you about migratory patterns and scientific nomenclature. Although there is nothing wrong with that, Gray's guide dives into the interesting histories of Ohio's most beloved birds. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this book gets you up close and personal with the birds of the Buckeye State. In these pages you'll discover triumphant adaptations and tragic extinctions. This book will help you appreciate the beauty of nature in your own backyard.By the time you finish this book, you will know how to tell a Cackling Goose from a Canada Goose, but not why they are both so loud. So grab your copy today. You'll be glad you did.
