Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Birds of New York City, by Cal Vornberger

In Birds of New York City, Cal Vornberger documents in stunning detail many of New York City's 200 bird species. From the famous pair of red-tailed hawks who live on the ledge of a Fifth Avenue apartment building, to the snowy owl population at Kennedy Airport, to a beautifully bright yellow-bellied Chat spotted in Manhattan's Bryant Park, these beautiful photos tell the story of the birds who survive and thrive in the urban jungle. It's a must for urban birders as well as any New York City visitors or residents who appreciate the natural side of life.

Many marvelous species of bird call New York's boroughs home, though it takes a keen eye to spot them. Birds of New York City is the culmination of years of work from photographer Cal Vornberger. The product of a master photographer's patience and ardor, Vornberger's spectacular images, taken across all five boroughs in all four seasons, reveal an urban environment teeming with wildlife only steps away from speeding cabs and rushing pedestrians. Accompanying these expertly captured images are Vornberger's engaging anecdotes about his experiences birding in the city, along with helpful photography tips for professionals, hobbyists, or even interested novices, including a detailed list of his trusted equipment. More than two hundred species pass through New York each year, about one-third of the species found in the entire country. With hundreds of dazzling pictures taken year-round and city-wide, Birds of New York City brings these elusive creatures to light for readers everywhere to experience.

Cal Vornberger is a professional photographer whose work has been published in books, magazines, newspapers, and calendars around the world. He is the author of Birds of Central Park. He lives in New York City.


Birds of New York City by Cal Vornberger
On Sale Date: March 28, 2017
9781581574074, 158157407X
$22.95 USD, $29.95 CAD, £16.99 GBP, €20.50 EUR
Discount Code: LONG
Hardcover
Nature \ Animals \ Birds

Countryman Press
168 pages
100 color photographs
8.8 in H | 8.9 in W | 0.8 in T | 1.8 lb Wt
Status: Forthcoming