Pure joy for nature-lovers, Bernd Heinrich's charming blend of science and memoir invites us to slow down and enjoy the avian world, one winged wonder at a time. From a family of flickers who nested in the wall of Heinrich's Maine cabin (he promptly cut a hole inside his home so he could more closely observe the process!), to a friendly and very vocal barred owl, to a phoebe who lost his mate (and many others)...each bird's story is shared with keen insight and obvious affection. A uniquely fascinating and delightful book for birders!