Our Bird Comrades

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Our Bird Comrades

by Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total

OUR BIRD COMRADES

0:01

By - LEANDER S. KEYSER

0:13

To ALL WHO LOVE THE BIRDS FOR THEIR OWN SAKES, who desire to cultivate comradeship with them in books and in the field, and who will study them with the glass and without the gun.

0:11

BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION

2:20

THE ILLUSTRATIONS

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BEGINNING THE STUDY

17:34

MAKING NEW FRIENDS

19:29

WILDWOOD MINSTRELS*

24:13

CHICKADEE WAYS*

12:24

THE NUTHATCH FAMILY*

0:19

Description

Stepping into the world of feathered neighbors, this volume offers a warm invitation to watch, listen, and learn from birds in their everyday habitats. The author shares patient field observations, inviting readers of any age to trade a gun for a pair of binoculars and a notebook, and to discover the subtle rhythms of avian life. With clear, approachable language, the book balances scientific accuracy with lively storytelling, making each page feel like a walk through a quiet wood.

From early chapters on how to begin a bird study to vivid accounts of chickadee habits, nuthatch families, and even a curious blue cannibal, the book presents a mosaic of true‑bird stories that spark curiosity. Illustrated plates of familiar species such as sparrows, warblers, and swallows complement the text, helping listeners picture the scenes described. Whether you are a novice eager to identify every song in your backyard or a seasoned naturalist seeking fresh anecdotes, the guide promises both education and delight.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (281K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-08-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser

Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser

1856–1937

Best known for writing warmly and closely about bird life, this Ohio-born pastor and theologian brought a naturalist’s eye and a storyteller’s touch to the outdoors. His books invite readers to notice birds not as specimens, but as lively neighbors.

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