Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens, Robins, Woodpeckers, and Other Wildlife, by John M. Marzluff
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Welcome to Subirdia presents a surprising discovery: the suburbs of many large cities support incredible biological diversity. Populations and communities of a great variety of birds, as well as other creatures, are adapting to the conditions of our increasingly developed world. In this fascinating and optimistic book, John Marzluff reveals how our own actions affect the birds and animals that live in our cities and towns, and he provides ten specific strategies everyone can use to make human environments friendlier for our natural neighbors. Over many years of research and fieldwork, Marzluff and student assistants have closely followed the lives of thousands of tagged birds seeking food, mates, and shelter in cities and surrounding areas. From tiny Pacific wrens to grand pileated woodpeckers, diverse species now compatibly share human surroundings. By practicing careful stewardship with the biological riches in our cities and towns, Marzluff explains, we can foster a new relationship between humans and other living creatures—one that honors and enhances our mutual destiny.
Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens, Robins, Woodpeckers, and Other Wildlife, by John M. Marzluff- Amazon Sales Rank: #499566 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-29
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.30" h x .80" w x 7.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Review "Enjoy and bond with nature where you live and work. Marzluff has done this, and it has given him contagious joy that shows in the pages of this enjoyable and informative book."—New York Review of Books (New York Review of Books)"As Marzluff shows in this rich account of fieldwork in ‘metropolitan wilds’ from New Zealand to Costa Rica, such annexed environments – which boast some 75 billion trees in the United States alone – can host an astounding diversity of birds. But, he argues passionately, intelligently and with scientific authority, any land-use change reweaves the ecological web, and may leave it threadbare."—Nature (Nature 2014-11-06)"…this book is a terrific compilation of facts about suburban wildlife (much more than birds, and well beyond its US core). There are awful statistics —about cats especially, but also skyscraper collisions, poisons and habitat loss— and many happily more positive ones."—Rob Hume, Birdwatch (Rob Hume Birdwatch 2015-02-01)
From the Author Q: You started your research studying crows, jays, and ravens. What was the catalyst for making the transition to birds and wildlife in urban areas? A: Moving to Seattle in the late 1990s, I was confronted with a rapidly growing urban area that was spilling into relatively wild country. When a large forest near my home became a high-end subdivision, I knew I had to take a closer look. Researching how birds and other wildlife responded to development was a perfect way to combine my love of pure science with my desire to offer planners, developers, and others relevant ecological knowledge. Q: The research you and your students and postdocs undertake requires many patient and persistent observers. About how many have contributed to your research in subirdia and for how long? A: To understand the ups and downs of bird populations and the natural booms and busts of birth and death requires a decade or more of standardized measurement. For thirteen years, teams of eight to ten of us (including undergraduates, doctoral students, postdocs, master’s candidates, and interns) took to the woods and streets every spring and summer. Q: What do you hope readers will take away from their experience of encountering Welcome to Subirdia? A: A better understanding of and appreciation for the ecosystem we call “home” and the tools needed to nurture a life enriched by our wild neighbors. Praise for In the Company of Crows and Ravens: "Learning how to slow down and observe animals around us is one simple way to form a stronger bond with nature. In the Company of Crows and Ravens is a subtle and beautiful reminder of this simple truth."—Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Book Review Praise for Gifts of the Crow: “Delightful. . . . A series of intriguing stories and stunning illustrations that together reveal the sophisticated cognitive abilities of crows and their relationship with humans."—Nature
About the Author John M. Marzluff is James W. Ridgeway Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington and lives in Snohonish, WA. The author or coauthor of more than 130 scientific papers and five books, he is a renowned ornithologist and urban ecologist. Jack DeLap is a Ph.D. candidate in wildlife science at the University of Washington. His natural science illustrations have appeared in a variety of books and journals. He lives in Seattle, WA.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Welcome to Subirdia By Clare O'Beara This book mainly focuses on mainland America but also looks at Britain and Hawaii. We see that bird species have had to cope with the spread of urban habitats and some have thrived while others have been lost or reduced.Species are categorised as avoiders, adapters or exploiters of urban habitats. The author lists nine ways to make our home areas more attractive and helpful to birds. These include putting up nest boxes, adding stickers or blinds to high windows and planting berry bushes in the garden. Birds eat insects, garden pests and rodents as well as delighting us with their song, colour and activities. Other benefits of a suburban habitat include riverine edges, a blend of city and rural areas and mixed garden types along with golf courses. Many other creatures live in these environments such as amphibians, fish and reptiles.The illustrations are gorgeous, showing birds in their environments, and the combination should inspire both keen bird watchers and those beginning nature study to get out, look and make a better bird garden.Try combining this with 'The Urban Birder' by David Lindo about his life in London and beyond. He focuses on specific areas within a city that are rich bird habitats, such as parks and reservoirs.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. An interesting and educational read, suitable for anyone with even a passing interest in ornithology By Melankalia As the title suggests, this book includes a great deal of information on how specific species adapt to, or are hindered by life within human communities. Including—but not limited to—topics such as ecology, conservation and evolution, the text details the impact of our modern lifestyle on the health and welfare the bird population. Written in a straight-forward easy to understand style, the book comes across as half textbook, half auto-biographical.The one minor issue I had was that the book can be a little repetitive. There are multiple listings of birds counted in various places, which is very interesting…at first. After a while though, it becomes fairly repetitive and difficult to not want to skip over.All in all, an interesting and educational read, suitable for anyone with even a passing interest in ornithology.[ARC received courtesy of Netgalley]
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Wildlife in suburbs? By Janet K Hoadley Fascinating look at the birds we're familiar with and those we think we know. As agricultural land and forests give way to suburbs, it's easy to think of the animals and birds displaced, but the suburbs is a haven for wildlife. Those providing habitat including cover, food and water, provide a huge resource for wildlife often not seen as being wildlife habitat.The book also looks at mammals and others that adapt and re-adapt to the changing landscape, and the nonnative species that come in, from sparrows to rats to pigeons. It's easy to think of national parks as wildlife areas, but viewing a suburban back yard as a wildlife haven may be a stretch for some.As we cleared snags and old trees, some species disappear - critical habitat for these depends on those 'eyesores' that often are undisturbed only in remote areas. Coming in are a wide range of songbirds that welcome the suburbs. Whether you're a serious birder, a wildlife buff or just like feeding the cardinals, this is an interesting look at something most don't give much thought to, but should.
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