![]() Next stop, Tolkien, “Not all those who wander are lost,” and thence to the concept of wanderlust. He makes connections to fluctuations in Canadian weather patterns and lemming populations. ![]() ![]() Then he takes us through the historical perspective of these irruptions, including the snowy that showed up at Honolulu International airport, with fatal consequences. He describes trekking across the winter mudflats of Fern Ridge Reservoir to view and photograph a local visitor. In one chapter, Stricker writes about Snowy owl “irruptions,” dramatic bird population shifts that occur at irregular intervals. He then explores his topic in the wide-ranging musings of an astute, well-educated human being. ![]() Within each section, Stryker focuses on specific birds and some unique, universal feature about each one – such as magpies, mirrors, and self-awareness, or hummingbirds, battles, and the pace of life. The book is loosely organized into three sections: body, mind, and spirit. While Strycker begins each chapter with bird watching anecdotes and fascinating facts, he never stops there. ![]() The book’s been getting rave reviews from the birding community, but I think that sells it short. “ The Thing with Feathers,” released at the end of last month, is a new book by South Eugene graduate and self-described bird nerd, Noah Strycker. ![]()
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