{"product_id":"flock-together-9781496229809","title":"Flock Together","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed by \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003eas one of the 12 Best Books About Birds and Birding in 2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After stumbling upon a book of photographs depicting extinct animals, B.J. Hollars became fascinated by creatures that are no longer with us: specifically, extinct North American birds. How, he wondered, could we preserve so beautifully on film what we’ve failed to preserve in life?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e And so begins his yearlong journey to find out, one that leads him from bogs to art museums, from archives to Christmas Bird Counts, until he at last comes as close to extinct birds as he ever will during a behind-the-scenes visit at the Chicago Field Museum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heartbroken by the birds we’ve lost, Hollars takes refuge in those that remain. Armed with binoculars, a field guide, and knowledgeable friends, he begins his transition from budding birder to environmentally conscious citizen, a first step on a longer journey toward understanding the true tragedy of a bird\u0026amp;rsqu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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 \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFlock Together\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003eCanadian Field-Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003eE Missourian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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 \u003ci\u003eFlock Together\u003c\/i\u003e. Lest that sound too heavy, be assured there is joy here too, in the very act of being attentive.”—Christopher Cokinos, author of \u003ci\u003eHope Is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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 \u003ci\u003eA Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An insightful memoir.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue: Dodo Lost\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I. Glimpsing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Resurrection of the Lord God Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The Death List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. The Hermit and the Hawk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II. Spotting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. The Continuing Saga of the Resurrection of the Lord God Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. The Life List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. The Professor and the Pigeon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III. Seeing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. The Stunning Conclusion of the Continuing Saga of the Resurrection of the Lord God Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. The Christmas Count\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. The Ghost of the Goshawk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IV. Knowing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Flock Together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409238925655,"sku":"9781496229809","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496229809.jpg?v=1730506094","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/flock-together-9781496229809","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}