For avian enthusiasts, from armchair observers to dedicated life-listers, this brilliant book from acclaimed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore celebrates the beauty of all birds, great and small.
This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore’s distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, and perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, and owls also make colorful appearances. Everyone who cares about birds–from the family with a bird feeder outside the kitchen window to the serious birder with a life list of thousands–will flock to this distinctive and uplifting book.
So disappointed… As a bird lover I was really looking forward to this book. I received it today and I’m so disappointed by the way it was printed. This book has beautiful photographs that are ruined by the binding. These photos were obviously not taken to be spread across two pages. I have posted pictures of several examples and there are many more in the book. Even if you try to press the book flat (which is not possible) you still can’t see the full photo. This is not a large book and it should have been…
Simply Stunning Photograghs that capture the personality of the animals! We are so lucky that Joel Sartore is sharing his mission of photographing animals and birds before they go extinct with these stunning photographs. What makes his photographs so great is the personality he captures of his subjects. That is not an easy task to do with a photograph as those who have tried to capture the personality of their pets in a photograph will attest as animals do not pose. My personal favorites are the whimsical Great Grey Owl, the Oriental Stork that seems to be grinning…
A Wonderful Book. I read everything Aviary I can get my hands on. Their intelligence never ceases to amaze me. But how we bear witness to these unique beauties, pressed up against pure white and black is sui generis, fine stuff. Thank you.