Field and Study (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Burroughs

 
9781330152553: Field and Study (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A field guide to birds, creation, and the quiet science of everyday life

This collection invites you to notice, recall, and savor the natural world through attentive, accessible writing. It blends lively observations of spring migrations with thoughtful reflections on why creatures move, sing, and adapt as the seasons turn.

From a narrator who loves the Hudson Valley and other landscapes, the book blends vivid scenes of the spring bird procession with practical notes on nesting, feeding, and behavior. It celebrates curiosity, careful observation, and a deep sense for how wild life threads together with human life in the open air.
  • Discover how migrating birds appear in home and wild places, and what their journeys reveal about life cycles.
  • Explore differences in nesting and feeding among hawks, phoebes, pewees, and sparrows through clear, readable notes.
  • Read engaging, field-based storytelling that captures mood, sound, and color without losing scientific clarity.
  • Appreciate a writer’s patient, respectful approach to nature and the lessons learned from attentive study.
Ideal for readers who love nature writing, field notes, and accessible insights into birds, seasons, and the living world around us.

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About the Author

JOHN BURROUGHS, USAF, Ret., served twenty-seven years in active and reserve duty in the US Air Force. He is the co-author of" Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." He is currently a lecturer and presenter on the Rendlesham Forest Incident and other related events.

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