An active birder familiar with the ornithology of the United
States, Canada, and Europe, James Sandrock is
professor emeritus of German language and literature at the
University of Iowa. With Jean Prior, he is the coauthor of The Iowa
Nature Calendar (Iowa, 2007).
Jean Prior has been a research geologist for the
Iowa Geological Survey, editor of the annual journal Iowa Geology
and of the book Iowa: Portrait of the Land, author of Landforms of
Iowa (Iowa, 1991), and lead author of Iowa’s Groundwater Basics.
With James Sandrock, she is the coauthor of The Iowa Nature
Calendar (Iowa, 2007).
"Bird enthusiasts now have a simple, informative text to enhance
our enjoyment. Whether we are in the field or reflecting on a
favorite bird moment, Sandrock and Prior add another facet to
expand our knowledge and increase appreciation for birds in our
lives."--Neil P. Bernstein, Mount Mercy University
"In this well-organized guide, Sandrock and Prior provide concise
descriptions of the origin of scientific and common names of birds
in the Upper Midwest. The authors show clearly how the scientific
names are based on the color, body shape, or other characteristics
of each species. Moving beyond identification, this book opens a
new level of understanding for those who enjoy birds."--James J.
Dinsmore, author, A Country So Full of Game
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