Author Amy Tan took up birdwatching in her backyard in 2016 in order to find peace. As Amy watches and expands her bird feeding efforts, she learns about the birds both as species and as individuals. Continued observations allow her to learn more about their habits, find and draw birds she's never seen before, discover new things about her visitors and imagine their lives. Through journal entries accompanied by field drawings, Amy shares her journey of discovery and connection with the natural world. I enjoyed reading about Amy's insights into the avian world as she discovered their complex lives and behaviors. As an avid birder, I found her detailed observations and her fears over injured birds particularly relatable. The stories of what her birds might be thinking or doing while visiting Amy's yard were particularly interesting.
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