What the robin knows - Jon Young

"Jon Young knows birds, and you will too after reading his marvelous
book. You'll discover a universal bird language that will speak to you
wherever you go outdoors. Every nature lover should read this
book."-Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children and John Muir: My Life with Nature

A
lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided by three
basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything
important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning
in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this
wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds' companion calls
and warning alarms are just as important as their songs. Deep bird
language is an ancient discipline, perfected by Native peoples the world
over, and science is finally catching up. This groundbreaking book
unites the indigenous knowledge, the latest research, and the author's
own experience of four decades in the field to lead us toward a deeper
connection to the animals and, in the end, a deeper connection to
ourselves.

"Jon Young is one of the heroes of the new nature
movement . . . This elegant book will deepen the kinship between humans
and other species. It decodes our common language."-Richard Louv, author
of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods

"A brilliant work, born of a lifetime of listening, teaching, and
tracking what really matters . . . Jon Young's work replenishes our
humanity."-David Abram, author of Becoming Animal and The Spell of the Sensuous