![]() So I appreciated Holmes's deeper investigation into the lives of our familiary backyard neighbors, from crows to caterpillars.In addition, one of the most fascinating sections to me was the discussion of the backyard trees. A typical bird reference gives only sketchy information about each species. ![]() I have searched high and low for a book about these guys but there appears to be only one title on Amazon. For example, one of my favorite songbirds is the mockingbird. She doesn't have any qualms about feeding her favorite animals and has minimal qualms about kill-trapping the mice in her house, but she does have an appreciation for all the flora and fauna and their amazing evolution and adaptability.I have found it to be difficult to get in-depth information about "everyday" creatures that is still accessible to lay readers. But she also provides enough subjective comments to remind the reader that she is basically just a homeowner and nature lover with her own preferences and quirks. ![]() The author does thorough research and provides plenty of scientific information on everything from the natural history of her region, to the many animals and plants who reside on her patch of land, to the environmental impact of her home and lifestyle. It is really a fascinating exploration of the nature in our backyards. ![]()
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