A Louisiana freelance writer for over 20 years, Angela Vinet calls Shreveport home. As a nature enthusiast, she enjoys any outdoor adventure in her beloved Louisiana. Wife to Robert for more than half of her life, and mom to three full-of-life boys, Angela stays busy with family outings and baseball practices when she is not writing or teaching school. In her spare time, she enjoys writing children’s books, kayaking, and adventuring with her family. Freelancing for newspapers as a columnist and featured Quarto Adults September 2024 writer, her work has been in many circulations for local press in addition to the USA Today Network. In her day job teaching English/Language Arts, she finds satisfaction helping children fine-tune their writing skills. As an eternal optimist, Angela lives life to the fullest, finding the silver-linings life offers while embracing the attitude that kindness toward all things matters as a daily mantra.
<p>Get an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds</p><p>in urban areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide.</p><p>In the city, the lights are bright, the people move fast, and birds are everywhere! City</p><p>Bird pairs scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting urban</p><p>areas of North America and vibrant illustrations to help birders of all stripes</p><p>identify their feathered neighbors with with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the</p><p>personality and characteristics of city slickers around the world. As you explore,</p><p>discover fun facts and jot down your thoughts and observations in the note-taking</p><p>section.</p><p>There are plenty of places in the urban jungle to spot beautiful birds, from a park while</p><p>on your lunch break to your own fire escape or balcony. Take a beat away from the</p><p>hustle and bustle of city life to meet 50 City Birds, including:</p><p>1. Any city-dweller's familiar sidewalk friend, the Rock Pigeon</p><p>2. The House Sparrow, hopping down the street for their daily commute</p><p>3. The Peregrine Falcon, nesting on a landmark building or bridge near you</p><p>4. Mute Swans and Mallards, who spend their days paddling through urban</p><p>waterways</p><p>The Birds illustrated collection delivers a playful yet informative insight on the</p><p>sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting different geographical regions. From rural</p><p>farmlands to bustling city streets or the salty air of the shore, each book features</p><p>beautiful portraits and a lighthearted narrative that reflects the personality and</p><p>characteristics of birds native to each location. Also available from this collection:</p><p>Country Bird.</p>
