The Migration of North American Birds (1935)

"The Migration of North American Birds" by Frederick Charles Lincoln is a detailed exploration into the seasonal journeys of birds throughout North America. Opening with intriguing questions about the avian travelers' vanishing and reappearing acts, the book seeks to uncover the mysteries of their routes and the perils they face. The importance of understanding bird migrations for conservation efforts is a key idea, building upon historical observations and research conducted by the Biological Survey which provides the basis for the book's investigation into the complexity of avian migration patterns.