Backyard Birds of the West - Paperback

by Genevieve Einstein (Author)

Get to know some of the more common birds that live in your backyard: - Brown Creeper: these little birds are a bit tricky to see. They climb up tree trunks, where their brown feathers blend in with the colour of the bark. - Bohemian Waxwing: In winter, watch for large flocks of these birds hopping around in the trees, eating berries. - Merlin: Don't be fooled by its small size. The Merlin is a fierce predator that attacks smaller birds as they are flying and snatches them from the air.

Author Biography

Genevieve is a biologist who has worked with animals in the wild, mostly in North America, but even as far away as Australia! She has always loved science and writing, even as a young girl. The Einstein Sisters love to explore the world of nature, science and the cultures and countries of the earth.We travel to remote adventures in rainforests, oceans, mountains, deserts and Arctic regions. We want share some of our favourite facts about the worlds we explore in a fun and colourful way.