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Book SynopsisPart memoir, part research-based journalism, Flock Together is a personal exploration of the decline of avian species throughout the world, its ramifications, and what it might mean for humanity.
Trade Review“Lively, passionate, melancholy, joyful, and quirky. . . . An endearing and highly readable book. . . . An ode to birds and nature, as well as to the eclectic and individual private fascinations—such as birding—that make our lives unique and worthwhile.”—Pamela Miller, Minneapolis
Star Tribune “
Flock Together is the highly satisfying tale of a fledgling birder. Hollars conveys an infectious sense of awe and excitement for every bird he spots. Yet this is so much more than just a catalog of sightings. It is also about the author’s entry into a community of intriguing characters—some brilliant, some eccentric, yet all bound by their fierce love for birds.”—Justin Hocking, author of
The Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld"A wonderful read. . . . It reminds us that while we need to strive and protect species that are at risk, we must also place value on keeping common species common."—Tianna Burke,
Canadian Field-Naturalist"While world travelers gain a broad picture of our planet, Hollars illustrates the world of information and interest within a few feet of our front door."—Bill Schwab,
E Missourian“You’d think that nonfiction about extinct birds would be a trip into the void, but not in B.J. Hollars’s capable hands. Hollars takes us from specimen cabinets to his own backyard in a ceaseless pursuit of birds. They become a kind of compass for human morality in
Flock Together. Lest that sound too heavy, be assured there is joy here too, in the very act of being attentive.”—Christopher Cokinos, author of
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds“This book should appeal to anyone with a curiosity about the world of nature. The topics, writing, and appealing voice of the author make this volume a most engaging read.”—Joel Greenberg, author of
A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction"An insightful memoir."—
KirkusTable of ContentsAcknowledgments
Author’s Note
Prologue: Dodo Lost
Part I. Glimpsing
1. The Resurrection of the Lord God Bird
2. The Death List
3. The Hermit and the Hawk
Part II. Spotting
4. The Continuing Saga of the Resurrection of the Lord God Bird
5. The Life List
6. The Professor and the Pigeon
Part III. Seeing
7. The Stunning Conclusion of the Continuing Saga of the Resurrection of the Lord God Bird
8. The Christmas Count
9. The Ghost of the Goshawk
Part IV. Knowing
10. Flock Together
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