Silence Of The Songbirds [Paperback]

Migratory songbirds are disappearing at a frightening rate. By some estimates, we may have already lost almost half the songbirds that filled the skies only 40 years ago. Following the birds on their 10,000-kilometre migratory journey, Bridget Stutchbury looks at the most threatening factors in their extinction, from pesticides, still a major concern decades after Rachel Carson first raised the alarm, to the destruction of vital habitat; from the bright lights and structures in our citieswhich are a minefield for migrating birdsto climate change. We may well wake up in the near future and hear no songbirds singing. We wont only be missing their cheery calls, well be missing a vital part of our ecosystem.“An alarming, first-hand journey through the world of disappearing songbirds by a premier scientist. A must-read for anyone who cares about our planet and our place in it.”“Nearly half a century ago, Rachel Carson warned us of the grim plight of songbirds, sparking an uproar that led ultimately to the banning of DDT. InSilence of the Songbirds, Bridget Stutchbury makes clear that the dangers migratory songbirds face are greater than ever.”“A gripping revelation—both of the deeply fascinating biology of songbirds and the daunting challenges they face in a human-dominated world. Stutchbury makes it impossible to look at a songbird the same old way ever again. A joy for bird watchers and non–bird watchers alike.”“Silence of the Songbirdsis not just another doom-and-gloom warning. It’s a fascinating treasure trove of information about birds and their migratory efforts.”“Few scientists know migratory birds as intimately as Bridget Stutchbury . . . . She lays out how these miraculous creatures live, why they are disappearing, and how each of us can make the world safer for the birds that add such life and vitality to it.”“Groundbreaking.”“Bridget Stutchburl³»