Recommended reading on nature-related topics from librarians at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

A Warbler’s Journey
By Scott Weidensaul 

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“A young golden-winged warbler makes a perilous migratory journey from the tropical forest of Central America to the tundras of Canada and is helped along the way by families and young children.’ -- Bibliocommons 

The Warbler Guide
By Tom Stephenson 

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“Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The guide enables birders to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada.” -- Bibliocommons 

Is This Panama? A Migration Story
By Jan Thornhill 

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“When Sammy, a young Wilson's warbler, wakes up one frosty August morning near the Arctic Circle, he instinctively knows that it's time to make his first migratory journey south to Panama. But there's one problem ' where's Panama? All the other warblers having left without him, Sammy sets off on his journey by himself, stopping to ask the same question of each of the different animals that he meets along the way: ‘Is this Panama?’” -- Bibliocommons 

Wood Thrush in Limpid Brook
By Greg Cetus 

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“Take a peaceful stroll through the forest with this audio book, featuring the serene and melodic birdsong of the Wood Thrush, set against the gentle trickle of a limpid brook. Close your eyes and let the soothing sounds of nature transport you to a tranquil world, as the Wood Thrush's song and the water's gentle flow create a harmonious and calming ambiance. Perfect for meditation, relaxation or just unwinding after a long day.” -- Bibliocommons 

Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush
By Tehanetorens 

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“Long ago, when the birds had no songs, only man could sing. When the Great Spirit walked on the Earth, he noticed a great silence. He realized the birds had no songs. He devised a challenge and told the birds who ever could fly the highest, would receive a very beautiful song. But not all the birds were honest. In his desire to win the game, the small hermit thrush jumped on the back of the great eagle. The eagle flew higher than any of the birds, but when he came back to land, the Great Spirit said the hermit thrush had gone the highest since he was on eagle's back. Hermit Thrush was awarded a beautiful song, but in his shame for not being honest, he flew into the deep woods. To this day, you may hear the lovely song of the hermit thrush, but you may not ever see him.” -- Bibliocommons 

Flute’s Journey
By Lynne Cherry 

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“A young wood thrush makes his first migration from his nesting ground in a forest preserve in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica and back again.”

-- Bibliocommons

Songbird Journeys: Four Seasons in the Lives of Migratory Birds
By Miyoko Coco Chu

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“Chu (Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology) follows North American songbirds through the four seasons as they migrate, mate, raise young, and winter in places thousands of miles away. Each of the four parts concludes with a section offering tips on where to observe migratory songbirds using some of the same techniques that scientists do. Fifteen color plates are provided.” -- Bibliocommons