I love finding watermarks! I hauled this book recently and, beyond the well-written descriptions and plates which will be an excellent birding resource, I was thrilled to find this watermark for Warren‘s Olde Style. A quick search uncovers that this was a line from S.D. Warren Company, Boston. The official description, taken from an advertising digest I found online is, “a watermarked antique finish for type and line illustration.” Cool!
This book has been an interesting addition to my recent bird-watching frenzy. It‘s the kind of thing that I probably won‘t read straight through but it makes a great reference. It covers 25 common birds and gives an accessible profile of behaviors relating to territory, courtship, nesting, breeding, plumage, seasonal movement, and social behavior. I have gained a new appreciation for many of the birds in my local area already. ⬇️
It is our last #fridaynightshare for #midwintersolace I can‘t wait to see tha nature books chosen.
We got more snow overnight, turning our birdfeeders into ice, snow, and icicle art. Looking forward to a morning spent reading. ❄️😊
so-soIs it weird that I felt bad for the birds after a while? The premise is catchy, but swearing and making deprecating remarks as a thin veil over providing facts about different birds gets old after a while. Might be an obvious point, but, I think if, unlike me, you're actually looking for a bird guide, there are better out there. As a comic exercise, this wore thin. And the inexplicable section on extinct birds was just depressing. 🤷🏼♂️
Trash talk all he wants, author couldn't help but sketch this 'lil dude in all its adorable-ness.
The snark! The fact that I was drifting off into nap land is entirely coincidental. 🤦🏼♂️
The author is here to roast EVERYBODY.
Am I planning to go birdwatching any time soon? No.
Do I need this particular writing style in my life right now? Yes. 😂
