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A Season on the Wind

Inside the World of Spring Migration

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A close look at one season in one key site that reveals the amazing science and magic of spring bird migration, and the perils of human encroachment.

Every spring, billions of birds sweep north, driven by ancient instincts to return to their breeding grounds. This vast parade often goes unnoticed, except in a few places where these small travelers concentrate in large numbers. One such place is along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. There, the peak of spring migration is so spectacular that it attracts bird watchers from around the globe, culminating in one of the world’s biggest birding festivals.

Millions of winged migrants pass through the region, some traveling thousands of miles, performing epic feats of endurance and navigating with stunning accuracy. Now climate change threatens to disrupt patterns of migration and the delicate balance between birds, seasons, and habitats. But wind farms - popular as green energy sources - can be disastrous for birds if built in the wrong places. This is a fascinating and urgent study of the complex issues that affect bird migration.

©2019 Kenn Kaufman (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Nature & Ecology Climate Change Natural History Conservation Animals Environment Biological Sciences Science Outdoors & Nature
Fascinating Information • Educational Content • Calm Well-spoken Narrator • Compelling Insights • Informative Details

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Fantastic! Whether you've been able to experience the amazing migration in northwest Ohio or not, you will immediately become entranced with beautiful images of birds, wildlife areas, and the people that flock into this unique patch of our country every spring. This book is also read by Kenn which adds even more value as his passion for birds and bird migration are crystal clear throughout the book. I suggest you read or listen to this book while outside as Kenn has a magical gift of making you constantly want to look up at every avian blessing that catches your eye!

Migration Interpreted Beautifully!

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I love this book! . Many kudos to the author for writing this book!

The more I listened the more I learned. It is pack full of really fascinating information about migrating birds.

Especially important are his alarming warnings he relates about the wind industry and the very real threats to birds and bats.

This is a MUST read!!!!

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Well written and well told. Bird migration is one of the coolest natural phenomenons anywhere and kenn does a really great job telling that story! His voice is perfect also. What a treat!
Thanks!!

Captures how rad bird migration is!

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I’m a big fan and admirer of Ken Kaufman, and his guides stoked and influenced my passion for birdwatching and nature. This book educates the reader about bird migration in the western hemisphere by focusing in particular on Northeast Ohio, and compellingly highlights the threats that wind power poses to bird life, it’s not as green and benign as it appears.

A love letter to bird migration & NE Ohio

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First the good (great)...this book is chock-full of great information! It never would have occurred to me to go to Northwest Ohio to go birdwatching during the spring migration...but here I am, planning to attend the Biggest Week Ever next spring! I loved all of the detailed information that is generously provided throughout every chapter. I learned so much from a man that has devoted his life to observing our feathered friends..

Now the not-so-good, I have a feeling that I would have enjoyed it more if I read it vice listening. Kenn put a great book together but his narration of it was lacking. I would expect more emotion coming from the guy who actually wrote it vice the monotone voice. Don't get me wrong, I still loved this book but it would have been so much better if some emotion came through on the narration.

Loved it! So much information!

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