Common Birds of Uncommon Talent

A unique collaboration between two world-class scientists and an 11 year old resulted in an incredible book project. Combining science and poetry with left brain meeting right brain, this book opens your eyes to the amazing world of every day birds. Illustrations by the 11 year old add a depth in perspective that makes it even more endearing. Our book introduces children to conservation through the beautiful world of birds with the help of Narcissus, the duck, and his...
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A unique collaboration between two world-class scientists and an 11 year old resulted in an incredible book project. Combining science and poetry with left brain meeting right brain, this book opens your eyes to the amazing world of every day birds. Illustrations by the 11 year old add a depth in perspective that makes it even more endearing.

Our book introduces children to conservation through the beautiful world of birds with the help of Narcissus, the duck, and his friends. It is the perfect family book that parents can read and enjoy with their children. Using poetry and illustrations children learn about the remarkable talents and problems of everyday birds. Our verses explore topics ranging from duck eyesight, and dwindling city sparrows, to crow smartness, owl hunting skills, and cuckoo trickery. They are humorous while retaining scientific content. The book has been endorsed by Dr. Carrie L. Branch from Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology, i.e., their non-profit bird studies, education and conservation department.

While the birds speak in verse, they expose readers to real scientific information. Ultimately, the birds try to get their audience to realize that humans and animals can be both friend and foe. If people start to appreciate the wonders of common birds around them, they might be more willing to explore the larger world of animals and birds, and become good stewards of the planet. Readers can start by looking in their back yards for common birds, and see them as worthwhile allies in the battle for survival.

"Common Birds of Uncommon Talent is such a fantastic book of poems! I loved it! I was so impressed with how much ornithological information you all were able to include, along! And with important messages about conservation. Fun and educational, what could be better?"
Dr. Carrie L. Branch (Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology)