Gatherings of Angels: Migrating Birds and Their Ecology (Comstock books) - Hardcover

""Gathering of Angels seems to be very much a product of Able's enthusiasm and wonder....provide[s] excellent reading for general audiences. Birders, naturalists, and professionals will love [the book] equally well."

The migration of birds has forever amazed and confounded onlookers. How do birds find their way to their destinations? How do they withstand the dangers and rigors of long-distance flight? The survival of migrant birds is increasingly threatened by environmental degradation and manmade hazards; their protection is more critical than ever. "Gatherings of Angels offers first-hand accounts by leading experts who convey the beauty and excitement of migration while communicating important messages about avian conservation. The book features twenty-four pages of stunning color photographs with additional black-and-white photographs throughout.