The Home Life Of Wild Birds: A New Method Of The Study And Photography Of Birds (1905)

By Francis Hobart Herrick

Book Overview

The Home Life of Wild Birds: A New Method of the Study and Photography of Birds is a book written by Francis Hobart Herrick and published in 1905. The book is an in-depth exploration of the behaviors and habits of various species of wild birds, with a focus on their home lives and nesting habits. Herrick's approach to studying birds is unique in that he advocates for observing them in their natural habitats as opposed to capturing them and studying them in captivity. He also emphasizes the importance of photography in capturing the nuances of bird behavior, providing numerous photographs throughout the book to illustrate his points.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of bird behavior. Topics covered include bird songs and calls, nest building, egg laying and incubation, feeding and caring for young, and migration patterns. Herrick draws on his own observations as well as the work of other naturalists to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.In addition to its scientific value, The Home Life of Wild Birds is also a beautifully written and illustrated book. Herrick's prose is descriptive and engaging, and the numerous photographs and illustrations throughout the book add to its overall appeal. Overall, The Home Life of Wild Birds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of birds, whether as a scientist or simply as a nature enthusiast. Its emphasis on observing birds in their natural habitats and the importance of photography in capturing their behavior make it a pioneering work in the field of ornithology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163975281
• ISBN13: 9781163975282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"