Jon Young knows birds, and you will too after reading his marvelous book.
Jon Young\'s work replenishes our humanity.--David Abram, author of Becoming Animal and The Spell of the Sensuous. . .
It decodes our common language.--Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods A brilliant work, born of a lifetime of listening, teaching, and tracking What really matters .
This elegant book will deepen the kinship between humans and other species. . .
Jon Young is one of the heroes of the new nature movement .
This groundbreaking book unites the indigenous knowledge, the latest research, and the author\'s own experience of four decades in the field to lead us toward a deeper connection to the animals and, in the end, a deeper connection to ourselves.
Deep bird language is an ancient discipline, perfected by Native peoples the World over, and science is finally catching up.
Every nature lover should read this book.--Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children and John Muir: My Life with Nature A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songBirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds\' companion calls and warning alarms are just as important as their songs.
You\'ll discover a universal bird language that will speak to you wherever you go outdoors.
Jon Young knows birds, and you will too after reading his marvelous book