{"product_id":"among-the-birds-field-notes-from-cascadia-9781680517682","title":"Among the Birds: Field Notes from Cascadia","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Within these pages, you'll find delight, wisdom, and wonder.\" -- Sy Montgomery, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hummingbirds' Gift\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh, experiential personal essays featuring more than 70 Pacific Northwest birds by a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVibrant, colorful illustrations by an award-winning Northwest artist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible natural history with a focus on conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmong the Birds\u003c\/i\u003e is an enchanting celebration of the Pacific Northwest's birds, brought to life by New York Times-bestselling author and naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Readers join Haupt on a wandering journey through the region's avian world, drifting intuitively among species, much like you encounter birds on a neighborhood amble, forest trail, or windy shoreline. More than 70 feathered residents and seasonal visitors make an appearance, connected through experience, memory, and the serendipity of daily life outdoors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaupt's signature voice--lyrical, curious, gently humorous, and deeply observant--infuses each vignette with delight and insight. She blends personal moments with natural history, offering a closer look at the habits, habitats, and captivating quirks of birds such as Steller's Jay, Anna's Hummingbird, Merlin, Black Oystercatcher, American Dipper, Caspian Tern, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed artist Justin Gibben's richly detailed illustrations blend realism and whimsy to highlight each bird's distinct personality--and perfectly complement Haupt's stories to spark wonder, cultivate attentiveness, and remind us of our role in caring for the wild lives that thrive alongside us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skipstone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680517682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232","brand":"Lyanda Lynn Haupt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774283182261,"sku":"9781680517682","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/among-the-birds-field-notes-from-cascadia-9781680517682","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}