by Lyanda Lynn Haupt "Within these pages, youll find delight, wisdom, and wonder." -- Sy Montgomery, author ofThe Hummingbirds Gift Fresh, experiential personal essays featuring more than 70 birds by aNew York Timesbestselling author Vibrant, colorful illustrations by an award-winning artist Accessible natural history with a focus on conservation Join national bestselling author Lyanda Lynn Haupt on an enchanting journey through the avian world. InAmong the Birds, Haupt moves intuitively from species to species, celebrating experience, memory, and the serendipity of daily life. Haupts signature voice--curious and gently humorous--infuses each vignette with delight and insight. Blending personal observations with natural history, she offers a closer look at the captivating quirks and habits of birds such as Stellers Jay, Annas Hummingbird, Merlin, Black Oystercatcher, American Dipper, Caspian Tern, and many more. Acclaimed artist Justin Gibbenss realistic yet whimsical illustrations complement each birds distinct story and personality.Among the Birdssparks wonder and cultivates mindfulness compelling us all to care for the wild lives that thrive alongside us.