This narrative of parallel human and avian lives moves through whimsy and tragedy to thoughtful observation backed by documented research. In a vividly told memoir, the author uses the unexpected introduction into her life of an aware and intelligent possessor of a "bird brain" to suggest how more humane behavior toward all animals can further the cause of a more peaceful planet.

The book opens in the humorous vein often associated with large talking birds. Humor gives way as Leigh Farris shares her deepening understanding of the feelings and mentality of another species. Yet this true story, written for adults -- young, old, or in-between -- isn't only about birds and other animals. Concern for the fate of Max (who is later renamed for good reason!), is linked to the fate of a much-decorated Air Force officer whose experiences in Vietnam have determined his fate as well as that of his avian protege. From the inescapable legacy of twentieth-century wars inherited by all human beings, we realize ever more fully the unbreakable ties that link together all creatures and events on earth.

New ways of thinking are awakened by the unexpected encounter with a lively cockatoo, a species that has been called "flying primates." A disarmingly complex personality is unveiled as an understanding of Max's avian perceptions gradually develops through trial and error. The author strikes a rich vein of supporting evidence for crediting such a seemingly insignificant creature with deeper awareness as well as what is commonly called intelligence. A Bird Shall Carry the Voice reveals the illogic of viewing some animals as lovable individuals and others simply as factory-produced food or mechancal objects for experimentation. We are led to a realm of heightened awareness by the often ignored commonalities shared with all species, in particular by "that which hath wings."

As the lives of this story's characters unfold, from the Far East to California, Middle America, the Deep South, and finally Hawaii, the author suggests less egocentrical human attitudes that must prevail in order to ensure a sustainable Earth and better life for all beings.

El Buteo jamaicensis o 'Redtailed Hawk', nombre con el que se le conoce más comúnmente, es un buteo de gran importancia en la cultura de Norteamérica, tanto en el pasado como en la actualidad. Esta rapaz, más similar a una pequeña águila que a un buteo y considerada como símbolo de la suerte para muchas tribus nativas es y sigue siendo todo un símbolo en la actualidad, siendo una de las rapaces más abundantes en este continente y más conocidas, ya que para muchos americanos, este buteo es su primer contacto con las aves de presa y la naturaleza.

En Estados Unidos, goza de una enorme popularidad como maestro de aquellos que desean adentrarse en el mundo de la cetrería, siendo la principal elección de estos aspirantes a cetreros como ave de iniciación, aunque muchos expertos y maestros consideran al Buteo jamaicensis como el ave por excelencia en la cetrería. Es realmente imposible pensar en cetrería en cuanto se refiere a Estados Unidos, como uno de los países líderes en la práctica de este arte y deporte, sin pensar en el Buteo de Cola Roja.

Esta obra, dirigida no solo a los cetreros más expertos, sino también a aquellos que deseen iniciarse en la cetrería con ésta rapaz, va también dirigida a los amantes de la naturaleza y a aquellos que como a este buteo, les guste disfrutar de la vida. Este libro es una compilación actualizada fruto de los conocimientos que existen sobre el Buteo jamaicensis y de la experiencia propia de la autora con estos buteos. Es el primer libro monográfico en castellano que existe sobre esta maravillosa ave de presa, siendo además el primer libro de cetrería escrito por una autora en España. Se compone de capítulos específicos que incluyen:

• Introducción al Buteo Jamaicensis: distribución en el continente americano, alimentación y técnicas de caza, comportamiento social, migración y reproducción.

• Descripción detallada sobre sus subespecies y sus variaciones, sus costumbres, distribución geográfica de estas (incluyendo un mapa) e información sobre otros buteos americanos similares, además de fotografías a todo color, de ejemplares salvajes en libertad y de aves en cetrería.

• Indicaciones para su adiestramiento básico y general, tanto en bajo vuelo como por altanería, y para la práctica del arte de la cetrería en cuanto a la caza de presas. También incluye patrones de material específicos para esta rapaz, información sobre legislación en cuanto a la práctica de la cetrería, salud y cuidados del ave, direcciones, bibliografía, etc.

• Artículos de colaboradores (nacionales y extranjeros) tanto de cetreros reconocidos por su trabajo y experiencia con esta especie, como artículos de interés general sobre la migración y programas de 'marcaje', técnicas de adiestramiento y consideraciones generales, fabricación de material, 'Squirrelhawking', e incluso sobre la cetrería en otros países con este maravilloso buteo.

• Un pequeño capítulo sobre la historia más bonita de amor vivida por estos buteos en Central Park (Nueva York) donde por primera vez en la historia, una familia de cola-rojas tiene a América unida y pendiente de ellos al ser las primeras rapaces que han querido compartir su vida con el hombre, decidiendo instalarse en uno de los edificios más prestigiosos de la ciudad, como un vecino más, dejando que los habitantes de esta ciudad participen en la magia de la naturaleza.

An injured fledgling crow literally dropped into our lives. What to do? For it being a protected species was cause for concern. While pondering the responsibility and effort to raise it, son Tim asked the simple yet pointed question “What do you have to do anyway?” He was right and the answer will be found in this book that really just happened because of the crow, Shadow. As we reared him to adulthood and eventual return to the wild, our neighbor Mike proclaimed it: The Summer of Shadow.

Although much has been written about birdwatching in Doñana, there has never been a fully comprehensive and in-depth book that has given visiting birders to the region the opportunity to explore the endless possibilities that exist here. The main purpose of this book is to make information available and to guide you to some of the finest and most productive birding sites in Europe. All of the information contained herein is based on my extensive knowledge and experience, gained after five years of living and working as an independent bird tour guide in this region, conducting hundreds of tours and guiding thousands of birders, with my own birding company "Doñana Bird Tours". I believe that my intimate knowledge of the region, the birds, their migration patterns, their breeding grounds and their feeding habits, together with t'he effects of local climatic condition changes, makes me suitably qualified to write the most comprehensive guide book to this region.

This book gives detailed information on almost 50 sites within the Doñana region, and although a few of these have been mentioned in other publications, some are new and are seldom found by visitores to the area. The precise directions and descriptions contained within will lead you into the heart of this birdwatching wonderland and open up a treasure chest of previously un-recorded sites and areas, where geese, ducks, flamingos, cranes, ibis, herons, egrets and waders gather to feed, roost and breed in their thousands. You will also find areas wth high raptor densities and the breeding grounds of some of Europe's scarcest and most endangered species, such as the Red-knobbed Coot, the Marbled Duck and the Spanish Imperial Eagle. You will be able to discover for yourself the sites that I refer to as "the hidden Doñana".

This is a true story of the seven months I spent with a fledgling blue jay that fell into my life. As human parents the children and I provided him with food and love. In return we were rewarded with the jay's devotion as well as his incredible feats. His final choice was the outside world.

Included in the book are 18 photographs that document some of the jay's antics. The cover photograph was taken after his extraordinary flight to another town.

This book is above all heartwarming, and also educational, in that it gives an insight into the wonderful world of childhood and the love and interaction between children and nature, particularly swallows.

As raptors are great wanderers by natures, the Author includes in his observations from parts of southern England and Wales particularly as birds such as Red Kites for instance, reintroduced to carious parts of the UK, often turn up in the Cotswolds and Wales, recognized by identification tags fitted to their wings as nestlings.

Hawkwatch gives an insight into the fortunes of regional residents and rare visitors to the Author's patch, a valuable reference for researchers. There are plenty of tips for birdwatchers looking to improve their field craft conveyed through a portrayal of actual events, often with graphic details.

Illustrations are the Author's own. He is a self-taugh artist who strives to represent his subjects as realistically as possible.

I have learned much about life, in taking the time to observe these tiny little creatures. They know just what to do by instinct. I wish it could be that simple for us humans. Perhaps we can take a lesson from all this.

I have been blessed to experience this miracle of the hummingbird returning and rebuilding the same nest for the past 3 years. My hope is that the children who experience this book will learn to love nature, and that they will understand how we as parents love, protect and teach them just as Momma Bird did.