How Birds Migrate
by Paul Kerlinger
Book Summary Information
Author: Paul KerlingerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-01-31
ISBN: 0811732304
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Book Reviews of How Birds Migrate
Book Review: Scientific inquiry and observation
Summary: 4 Stars
Kerlinger is a true scientist, and an avid birdwatcher with a passion for his subject. I don't share his passion, and found some of his case histories neither interesting nor illuminating. There is also a bit of needless repetition. I would still very much recommend this book. Bird migrations are remarkable, and most of us have at least some interest in the habits of the birds around us. This is a well organized book, and it is built around scientific inquiry, and observation, and the theories that result. There is still much to be learned, which is both good and bad. Sometimes there are interesting alternative theories, and sometimes Kerling has to simply point to gaps in knowledge. The production values are high, ie. the various typesets and illustrations. While "finding the way" is the most important chapter from my viewpoint, it turns out there are many other issues related to migration. Incidentally, in the "Finding the Way" chapter, there is one important omission: Kerlinger brings up the subject of straight line routes vs. great circle routes, gives evidence that at least sometimes birds use the longer straight line routes, then writes (p.149): "Some migrants do seem to use great circle routes, but ....". What follows the "but" is off topic, and in fact great circle routes never explicitly come up again.
Summary of How Birds Migrate
*First-ever revision of a classic guidebook
*Information on migratory flight patterns, flight speed and distance, travel seasons, calls of migrating birds, and more
*Includes case studies on migrating birds from around the world
The mysteries of migration have puzzled birders and prompted scientific inquiry for years. In this revised and updated edition, Paul Kerlinger unravels the intricacies of migration. Using case studies and illustrations, he explains the basics of flight, the effects of weather and geographical barriers, and flight strategy. Readers will learn how fast and how high birds fly, how far they go in a day, and how they navigate. This fascinating guide on bird migration makes the latest scientific findings available to birders and nature-lovers alike.
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