KINGBIRD HIGHWAY
The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand

2000, 318 pages, b/w maps, drawings. Legendary ornithologist recounts his remarkable journey from Alaska to Florida and back again in 1973. Dropping out of high school, he hit the road with the goal of setting a record for most birds spotted in a year. Unique coming of age story combines lyrical celebration of nature with wild adventures and some unbelievable characters. Paperback: 5-1/2 x 8″.