Biographical Note:
Dot Barlowe -- who formerly collaborated with her late husband, Sy -- has created more than 50 Dover titles. Dot specializes in nature themes, and her incredibly detailed drawings attest to her meticulous research. The extent of her 80-plus years of knowledge about animals and botany is surpassed only by her enthusiasm.

Publisher Marketing:
Thirty detailed illustrations to color depict a wide variety of U.S. and Canadian species and habitats, from an oriole perched in an apple tree to a bald eagle diving for fish in the Alaskan wilderness. Captions identify where species nest. Evoking the joys of nature, this book is a helpful companion to fledgling and experienced birdwatchers alike.