MARIETTA, GA - What can the comings and goings of a blue jay or the changing song of a robin tell us about our planet? According to Frederic Buse, a dedicated backyard naturalist, they tell us everything. In his captivating new book, Lifestyles of Back Yard Birds and How They Are Affected by Climate Change, Buse unveils a stunning portrait of ecological shift, documented from his own suburban backyard over half a century.
This isn't just another bird guide. It is a living diary, a scientific log, and a compelling narrative rolled into one. For fifty years, Buse has turned his three-quarter-acre property in Pennsylvania into a sanctuary and a laboratory, meticulously recording the arrival dates, populations, and behaviors of nearly 80 bird species. His data, rich with personal anecdotes and supported by simple yet powerful charts, reveals a story that is both subtle and profound.
Readers will discover:
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The "Gang": The core group of 11-15 species that frequent his feeders daily, and how their membership has changed with the seasons and the years.
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Silent Arrivals, Quiet Disappearances: How 13 species have vanished from his yard since 2013, while 13 new ones have appeared, a direct consequence of shifting climates and local ecology.
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Shifting Calendars: Detailed graphs show how migration patterns are being upended, with some birds arriving weeks earlier and others later, disrupting ancient natural rhythms.
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Personal Encounters: From the cardinal that hissed like a cat to the grackle that used a mothball as deodorant, the book is filled with intimate, often humorous, observations that bring the avian world to life.
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The Drought of 2024: A poignant account of how a severe drought forced natural rivals to share water peacefully, highlighting the growing stress on wildlife.
"One chart is worth a thousand words," Buse writes, and his charts speak volumes. They illustrate not just a change in numbers, but a fundamental alteration of a local ecosystem. Species like the Carolina wren and downy woodpecker, once migratory visitors, are now year-round residents. The familiar spring chorus of certain warblers has fallen silent, while the winter sky once filled with thousands of geese now often seems empty.
Lifestyles of Back Yard Birds is a powerful reminder that you don't need to travel to a remote wilderness to witness the impacts of climate change. It is happening right outside our windows. Buse’s work transforms his backyard from a simple haven into a powerful microcosm of a global phenomenon, offering a message that is both urgent and deeply personal.
This book is an essential read for bird lovers, gardeners, environmentalists, and anyone curious about the secret lives of the creatures in their own neighborhood. It is a testament to the power of patient observation and a clarion call to pay attention to the world around us before it changes beyond recognition.
Lifestyles of Back Yard Birds and How They Are Affected by Climate Change is now available for purchase on Amazon in both hardback and paperback formats.
About the Author
Frederic Buse is a lifelong nature enthusiast and observer. For over five decades, he has meticulously maintained a diary and log of the bird population in his Pennsylvania backyard, creating an unparalleled long-term study of avian life and its response to environmental and climatic changes. His passion for detail and love for his feathered neighbors shines through on every page.
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