edited by Katharine Wroth

The Zen of Watching Birds includes quotes about birds -- their songs, plumage, behavior, and habitat -- as well as about human interaction and fascination with birds. Quotes from the likes of Gustave Flaubert to Coco Chanel to David Sibley will appeal to novice and experienced bird watchers alike. Bruce Barcott is the author of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw.