Project Ultraswan
written and photographed by Elinor Osborn
Describes the life of large trumpeter swans, how they nearly became extinct, and efforts to reintroduce them to the Northeastern United States and to help them relearn migration routes.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Birdwatching
by Eileen Buckle (1979)
About this book
Discusses the techniques and equipment necessary for bird watching and provides a guide to the identifying characteristics of a variety of birds and their habitats.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBirdwatching Lead Character
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