Birds, Vol. I, No 2, February 1897


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Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems, anecdotes and factual descriptions of birds with accompanying color plates. The magazine was published from 1897-1907 under the various titles, "Birds," "Birds and all Nature," "Nature and Art" and "Birds and Nature." Later volumes were expanded to include animals, plants, etc. Summary by J. M. Smallheer

From the Preface of Vol 1 No 1:
"Of all animated nature, birds are the most beautiful in coloring, most graceful in form and action, swiftest in motion and most perfect emblems of freedom.

They are withal, very intelligent and have many remarkable traits, so that their habits and characteristics make a delightful study for all lovers of nature. In view of the facts, we feel that we are doing a useful work for the young, and one that will be appreciated by progressive parents, in placing within the easy possession of children in the homes these beautiful photographs of birds.

The text is prepared with the view of giving the children as clear an idea as possible, of haunts, habits, characteristics and such other information as will lead them to love the birds and delight in their study and acquaintance." NATURE STUDY PUBLISHING CO. (0 hr 53 min)

Chapters

The Blue Jay 2:51 Read by Julian Pratley
The Swallow-Tailed Indian Roller 2:53 Read by Valentina Vocelli
The Blue Jay (poem) 0:40 Read by Julian Pratley
The Red Headed Woodpecker 4:05 Read by Larry Wilson
The Woodpecker (The Drummer Bird) 2:13 Read by Valentina Vocelli
Mexican Mot Mot 3:02 Read by Valentina Vocelli
King Parrot or King Lory 3:53 Read by Valentina Vocelli
The American Robin. The Bird of the Morning 2:17 Read by Jenn Broda
Untitled Poem - 'How do robins build their nest?' 1:22 Read by Jenn Broda
The American Robin 2:01 Read by Chad Jackson
The Robin 1:56 Read by Alan Mapstone
The Kingfisher 2:38 Read by Phil Schempf
The Kingfisher. The Lone Fisherman 4:07 Read by Phil Schempf
The Blackbird 2:00 Read by Alan Mapstone
Untitled from 'The Birds of Killingworth' 1:27 Read by Alan Mapstone
Blue Mountain Lory 3:04 Read by Colleen McMahon
The Red Wing Black Bird. The Bird of Society 3:14 Read by Wayne Cooke
Blackbird 0:47 Read by Alan Mapstone
The Bird of Society 3:29 Read by Jenn Broda
The American Red Bird 2:55 Read by Wayne Cooke
The Redbirds & The Red Bird 2:08 Read by Tiffany Allen