Publication Date:September 12, 2008 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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ISBN13: 9780595484973
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Product Description To love whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and Kirtland's warblers was easy for Larry Walkinshaw. Saving them from extinction engulfed his life. Journey into Walkinshaw's incredible life drama to discover how his adventures led him onto the pinnacle of ornithological attainment-into that world of birding he so loved and mastered. Join him in the global wilderness of marshlands, deserts, and tundra seeking nature's truths as birds literally hatched, fluttered, and died in his hands.On the Wings of Cranes reveals how cranes and Walkinshaw became synonymous. Recognized as "The Father of International Studies of Gruiformes," he led in the salvation of endangered whooping cranes, greater sandhill cranes, and Kirtland's warblers. At times, heartbreak entered his life, but his perseverance held as he took calculated risks, sacrificed, and struggled to save endangered birds. Beneath the mask of his deliberate and reserved personality resided a uniquely complicated genius who desired to serve both nature and humankind.On the Wings of Cranes extends an invitation to respond to the powers of inspiration, motivation, and self-discipline. The theme of Walkinshaw's life is birding-inspiration its message. Soar with Walkinshaw, from take-off to landing, on the wings of cranes.
Customer Reviews: A giant among his peers - L.H. WalkinshawJanuary 29, 2009 V. A. Gallian For those who appreciate the stories and heroic efforts of saving the endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes and Kirkland's Warblers - this is a must read! The author tells the heart warming life story of Dr. Lawrence Walkinshaw, a dentist by profession but a birder at heart. Walkinshaw became recognized as the World's first international crane authority and did more to lead to their conservation than anyone.
Perseverance and determination enabled this man to make an indelible print on history by saving these endangered species. Birding was a calling, a drumbeat for this quintessential ornithologist!
This is an excellent book that acquaints you with a giant among his peers.
I Agree with ornithologist Richard BrewerJuly 18, 2009 Wendy A. Schake As the author of 'On The Wings of Cranes', I defer to Richard Brewer. His five star comments were published in 2009 in The Wilson Journal of Ornothology, Volume 122(2):445-455 within the Ornithological Literature Section.
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