For the Love of Birds

By Kay Charter

Book Overview

Birds surround us, yet how often do we look beyond their beauty to explore the world in which they live? Twenty years ago Kay Charter took her first real look at bird life, and she hasn't stopped... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970091710
• ISBN13: 9780970091710
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Crofton Creek Pr
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Charter shares her insights into the world of songbirds

For The Love Of Birds is an engaging account of Kay Charter's fascination with songbirds which would lead her to invest her life savings in a 47-acre bird sanctuary, filling up every available spare hour of her time, and compelling her to accept odd jobs to keep the sanctuary afloat when others her age were enjoying retirement. Charter shares her insights into the world of bluebirds and swallows, bobolinks and chickadees. She recounts the heartbreak of trying to save an endangered shorebird species, explores the phenomena of "kettling" hawks, plays surrogate mom to a kingbird and a brood of ducks, and ponders such unique wonders as the upside-down brain and the seemingly impossible journey of the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird. For The Love Of Birds is informative, entertaining, and occasionally inspiring reading for all aspiring ornitho-logists, bird watchers, and environmentalists with a commitment to preserving and enhancing aviary habitat.

Will Change the Way You See the World Around You

I've never been a bird watcher per se, but reading Kay Charter's account of her life with birds has opened my eyes to these wonderful creatures. Who would have thought that a plot of land just over forty acres could hold such a variety of songbirds, or that such a charming little book could change forever the way one sees the world!

For The Love Of Birds

I finished reading the book this evening and enjoyed it very much. I visited Charter Sanctuary, so I particularly enjoyed the events that took place there. Several of the stories were familiar but it was neat to read it and be able to visualize where they happened. I understand now the dead starling hanging upside down on the barn. The author did explain to us why she did it when we visited but not so much the background of why she feels so strongly about them. The book was funny and held my interest (I couldn't put the book down once I started it). It was also very educational. I now understand just how much these two people have sacrificed for their love of birds. It has given me enriched respect for the birds around us.

Not your typical bird book!

I have this book already,and as I have finished reading each chapter, have cried out for more. Once I began reading, I was not able to put it down. Kay has a fascinating way with words, and her stories will grip your heart! She has taught me more about conservation, bird behavior and related people behavior than any other! I am now better informed about the plight of the songbird, and some simple things I can do to help this delightful population. This is a great gift for readers of all ages!

"Lake Wobegon" for Birders

I loved this book! It's like reading Lake Wobegon tales for birdwatchers. The book is a series of short tales (could be good bedtime stories!) about birds and conservation as written by an avid birdwatcher and conservationist. Kay Charter's stories are unique, funny, sad, and clearly express her passion for birds. The Charters own a 40+ acre bird sanctuary in Michigan. The book describes may of their birding adventures both on their property and on their travels. Kay Charter is serious about maintaining a safe haven for the birds she loves and works to protect. Her book warmed by heart with her efforts to save song birds and their habitat. It's easy to read a little bit at a time or straight through.It's great reading for anyone interested in wild birds.