Wings of Paradise: Birds of the Louisiana Wetlands by Charlie Hohorst Jr (Englis

Description: Wings of Paradise by Charlie Hohorst Jr Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Wings of Paradise presents a spectacular collection of 150 photographs of the birds of Louisianas wetlands. The images portray dozens of different species of shore birds, raptors, woodland songbirds, migratory ducks and geese engaged in a variety of activitiesswooping and skimming to soaring, preening, nesting, romancing, arguing and catching prey. Noted food writer Marcelle Bienvenu complements the photographic feast by reflecting on South Louisianas cherished hunting rituals and offering twenty-four of her favorite duck and goose recipes. Wings of Paradise will inform and delight birders, naturalists, conservationists, sportsmeneveryone who appreciates the beauty of nature and South Louisiana. Publisher Description Located at the narrow end of the funnel-shaped Mississippi flyway zone, south Louisiana serves as a seasonal stopover for wintering birds from all across North America as well as for some neotropical birds from Central America. Many other bird species make the region their permanent home. For more than fifty years Charlie Hohorst, an avid outdoorsman, hunted ducks in the marshes of south Louisiana. Now he shoots waterfowl with his camera, and his passion extends to all birds living in or passing through the states wetland areas. Wings of Paradise, the first book of Hohorsts breathtaking photography, demonstrates the attributes that served him well as a hunter -- an exceptional eye, focus, keen observation, manual dexterity, patience, a sense of oneness with the outdoors.Brilliant color and clarity, as well as variety and movement, define Hohorsts photographs. Organized by type as shorebirds, raptors, woodland songbirds, and migratory ducks and geese, his images display dozens of different species engaged in their many and fascinating activities: swooping, skimming, plunging, meandering, soaring, pausing, preening, nesting, romancing, arguing, catching prey, drying their wings, and more. Hohorst captures individual features in remarkable detail, and his commentary shows an intimate familiarity with his subjects.Following Hohorsts photographic feast for the eyes, noted food writer Marcelle Bienvenu reflects on south Louisianas cherished hunting rituals and shares twenty-four favorite duck and goose recipes from the area. From close-ups to panoramic scenes, Wings of Paradise provides a visual delight for families, birders, naturalists, conservationists, sportsmen, and all who appreciate the natural beauty of south Louisiana. Author Biography Charlie Hohorst, Jr., began hunting at age eight and photographing seriously in 2000. He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana.Marcelle Bienvenu is a food columnist for the New Orleans Times- Picayune and the author or coauthor of many cookbooks, including Whos Your Mama, Are You Catholic and Can You Make a Roux? and Prime Time Emeril. She also coedited Cooking up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from the Times-Picayune of New Orleans, which was nominated for a James Beard Award. She lives on Bayou Teche in St. Martinville, Louisiana, with her husband. Details ISBN 0807134503 ISBN-13 9780807134504 Title Wings of Paradise Author Charlie Hohorst Jr Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 144 Publisher Louisiana State University Press GE_Item_ID:23278006; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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