A Season on the Wind

Inside the World of Spring Migration

By: Kenn Kaufman

A close look at one season in one key site that reveals the amazing science and magic of spring bird migration, and the perils of human encroachment.

Every spring, billions of birds sweep north, driven by ancient instincts to return to their breeding grounds. This vast parade often goes unnoticed, except in a few places where these small travelers concentrate in large numbers. One such place is along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. There, the peak of spring migration is so spectacular that it attracts bird watchers from around the globe, culminating in one of the world’s biggest birding festivals.

Millions of winged migrants pass through the region, some traveling thousands of miles, performing epic feats of endurance and navigating with stunning accuracy. Now climate change threatens to disrupt patterns of migration and the delicate balance between birds, seasons, and habitats. But wind farms - popular as green energy sources - can be disastrous for birds if built in the wrong places. This is a fascinating and urgent study of the complex issues that affect bird migration.

©2019 Kenn Kaufman (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

This is a MUST read!!!!

I love this book! . Many kudos to the author for writing this book!

The more I listened the more I learned. It is pack full of really fascinating information about migrating birds.

Especially important are his alarming warnings he relates about the wind industry and the very real threats to birds and bats.

Migration Interpreted Beautifully!

Fantastic! Whether you've been able to experience the amazing migration in northwest Ohio or not, you will immediately become entranced with beautiful images of birds, wildlife areas, and the people that flock into this unique patch of our country every spring. This book is also read by Kenn which adds even more value as his passion for birds and bird migration are crystal clear throughout the book. I suggest you read or listen to this book while outside as Kenn has a magical gift of making you constantly want to look up at every avian blessing that catches your eye!

Captures how rad bird migration is!

Well written and well told. Bird migration is one of the coolest natural phenomenons anywhere and kenn does a really great job telling that story! His voice is perfect also. What a treat!
Thanks!!

Awesome book! I learned so much!

I had no idea how rich the migration is in Ohio. I grew up there, and was clueless until I listened to this book. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us readers! I can’t wait to visit my family in Ohio and see the birds and listen to the birds that you described.

A wonderful, personal, anventure

We enjoyed the author's passion for the birds in his neighborhood. We caught it also! Kaufman is not the best reader, but it is his story, and no one can tell it better. We enjoyed listening to him talk to us.