"A-Birding on a Bronco" by Florence Merriam Bailey is a captivating journey into the world of birds through the eyes of a 19th-century naturalist. Set in a sun-kissed Southern California valley, the book follows the author's springtime adventures as she explores the local avian life on horseback. Equipped with her opera glass and notebook, she rides Canello daily, keenly observing everything from tiny hummingbirds to lively quails. Bailey's narrative paints a vivid picture of her surroundings, sharing both the beauty and the challenges faced by these creatures, her contagious enthusiasm fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world.
A-Birding on a Bronco
By Florence Merriam Bailey
Saddle up for a birdwatching adventure across a vibrant valley, where every flutter and chirp reveals the hidden life of the avian world.
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About the AuthorFlorence Augusta Merriam Bailey was an American ornithologist, birdwatcher, and nature writer. Between 1890 and 1939, she published a series of field guides on North American bird life. These guides were often written with amateur birdwatchers in mind, leading to the popularity of the birding movement.
Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey was an American ornithologist, birdwatcher, and nature writer. Between 1890 and 1939, she published a series of field guides on North American bird life. These guides were often written with amateur birdwatchers in mind, leading to the popularity of the birding movement.
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