- Gebundene Ausgabe: 369 Seiten
- Verlag: Bertrams (15. Mai 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0312341679
- ISBN-13: 978-0312341671
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 20,6 x 14,2 x 3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 900.174 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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George is a red-winged blackbird, resident of a small pond in New York's Central Park. Levy was involuntarily unemployed, and Central Park became his place to seek solace. When an acquaintance introduced him to George, a particularly demanding bird that would take food from his^B hand, the nonbirder Levy was immediately converted. His book grew out of his increasingly lengthy notes and journal keeping. Beginning in April and ending in July, the narrative follows one breeding season around George's pond and in other areas of the park. Levy's writing style is fresh and intimate; when he observes a behavior he doesn't understand, he not only expresses his curiosity but also satisfies it by quoting from researchers on the subject. This delightful mix of the^B quizzical and scientific will engage the reader and painlessly teach quite a bit of ornithology. Popular science writing at its best, and highly recommended. Nancy Bent
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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"Club George is proof that a bird can inspire your life--even in New York City!"
- E. J. McAdams, executive director of New York City Audubon Society
"Charming and intimate . . . as much about the habits of people as it is about birds. Both can be gregarious, and worth watching."
- The New York Times
"A good read and a great source of avian lore that should appeal to the fast-growing crowd of bird-watchers across the nation. That all this takes place in Central Park in the middle of Manhattan should be cause for beginning bird-watchers everywhere to take heart. As the saying goes: If you can do it in New York, you can do it anywhere. Levy shows the reader how."
- Hope Ryden, author of America's Last Wild Horses
"With an articulate, introspective sensibility...Club George manages to evoke the existential optimism that birds inject into the life of anyone willing to open his or her soul to their dauntless, essential lightness of being."
- The Washington Post
"Now we know there is more than sex in the city--there are birds! A fun romp."
- Bernd Heinrich, author of The Geese of Beaver Bog
"The author of Club George has a seemingly insatiable appetite for close encounters with wildlife of all kinds, coupled with a commendable skill in recounting not only animal behavior, but also his personal reactions and reflections."
- Robert W. Nero, author of Redwings
"Club George is not just a charming, playful, and very personal account of the development of a birder--it is much more. I enjoyed reading it very much, and I am proud of my honorary membership in Club George."
- Ken Yasukawa, coauthor of Red-winged Blackbird (The Birds of North America series)
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Birder or not, this is a wonderful read
23. Dezember 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
This is one of the most enjoyable "birder" books I've read in years. The author writes with a delightful sense of humor; if you don't find yourself chuckling over something at least every couple of pages, better check your pulse! Even if you can barely tell the difference between a cardinal and a bluejay, you will enjoy this book; anyone with more than a casual interest in birds will absolutely love it.
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Club George
18. Januar 2007
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
A wonderful journey through one summer in Central Park in Manhattan, where we meet and learn to love a cast of birds who are residents of the Park.
Club George: Central park bird watcher
13. März 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
I gave this book 3 stars for general interest, but bird lovers and watchers will rate it higher..lots of information,and some funny insights..well worth a try!!
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