Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness - Paperback

by Lyanda Lynn Haupt (Author)

A lyrical blend of science, memoir, history, and natural philosophy that uses the intelligence and adaptability of urban crows to encourage us to notice--and rethink--our relationship with the wild world around us. "A completely charming and informative book on the pleasures of keeping one's eyes open." --David Sedaris Crow Planet explores the surprisingly complex lives of crows and what their presence in cities and suburbs can teach us about the natural world. Lyanda Lynn Haupt combines personal observations, scientific research, history, mythology, and stories about her encounters with crows to reveal their intelligence, adaptability, social behavior, and close relationship with humans.

Author Biography

Lyanda Lynn Haupt has created and directed educational programs for Seattle Audubon, worked in raptor rehabilitation in Vermont, and as a seabird researcher for the Fish and Wildlife Service in the remote tropical Pacific. She is the author of Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent and Rare Encounters with Ordinary Birds (winner of the 2002 Washington State Book Award).