In Nesting Time

Discover the secret lives of birds in a book that feels like eavesdropping on nature itself tender, vivid, and richly observant. In Nesting Time by Olive Thorne Miller is a lyrical, practical chronicle of avian life that blends keen naturalist observation with warm storytelling.

Across intimate essays and field notes, Miller traces nesting habits, courtship, feeding, and fledging with the kind of detail every birdwatching guide and bird enthusiast craves. You'll find approachable birding tips and ornithology insights woven into narratives that capture bird behavior from resourceful wrens to devoted robins making this work as useful for wildlife exploration and bird conservation-minded readers as it is delightful for casual nature lovers.

Historically significant and beloved among naturalist writings, In Nesting Time helped shape late-19th-century understanding of birdsong and nesting ecology. After decades out of print, Alpha Editions proudly republishes this restored classic. This edition has been carefully revived for today s and future generations: edited, proofed, and presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure not merely a reprint.

Whether you re a field birder using it as a companion birdwatching guide, a student of bird behavior, or a collector of timeless nature writing, this edition invites you into the intimate rhythms of avian life. Embrace the wonder of observing nests, learn practical birding tips, and reconnect with the enduring poetry of the natural world.