At Greystone, it's no secret we have a special affection for the avian crowd. This kinship applies to animals of all kinds, actually. But birds do hold a special place in our publishing history and our hearts. It's no coincidence that our logo features a crow!
This fine, feathered fascination is visible in our past and present titles and will continue hatching in new expressions well into the future.
To celebrate this connection to corvids and birds of all kinds, here's a collection of some of our favourites from Greystone's ever-growing flock of bird books.
Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays [Revised Edition]
Author: Candace Savage
Published: 2018 (Original in 1997)
Description: Internationally celebrated nature writer Candace Savage presents the Corvid family— a surprisingly bright bunch of brassy and colorful birds. [MORE DETAILS]
Tuco and the Scattershot World: A Life with Birds
Author: Brian Brett
Published: 2015
Description: Although Brett bought Tuco on a whim as a pet, he gradually realizes the enormous obligation he has to the bird and learns the parrot is a lot more complex than he thought. [MORE DETAILS]
Birdmania: A Remarkable Passion for Birds
Author: Bernd Brunner
Published: 2017
Description: Packed with intriguing facts and exquisite and rare artwork, Birdmania showcases an eclectic and fascinating selection of bird devotees who would do anything for their feathered friends. [MORE DETAILS]
Papa Goose: One Year, Seven Goslings, and the Flight of My Life
Author: Michael Quetting
Published: 2018 [Pre-Order Now!]
Description: In Papa Goose, Michael Quetting shares the hilarious and moving true story of how he became a father to seven rambunctious goslings—and the surprising things he learned along the way. [MORE DETAILS]
Best Places To Bird Series
Author: Various
Published: 2017, 2018, TBD
Description: A must-have series for serious Canadian birders, those who aspire to be one, and casual bird-lovers alike. The locations covered so far include British Columbia and The Prairies. [MORE DETAILS]
Flight of the Hummingbird: A Parable for the Environment
Author: Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Published: 2008
Description: The hummingbird parable, with origins in the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists who are committed to making meaningful change in the world. [MORE DETAILS]
Crows: Encounters with the Wise Guys of the Avian World [Revised]
Author: Candace Savage
Published: 2015 [Original 2005]
Description: A treasure trove of information and anecdotes about the wise guys of the avian world, the bright-eyed, black-winged members of the Genus Corvus, or ravens and crows. [MORE DETAILS]
The Enchantment of Birds: Memories from a Birder's Life
Author: Richard Cannings
Published: 2007
Description: Biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. [MORE DETAILS]
The Shark and the Albatross: A Wildlife Filmmaker Reveals Why Nature Matters to Us All
Author: John Aitchison
Published: 2016
Description: The daring and thoughtfully-rendered adventures of a filmmaker who travels to the ends of the earth to document animal lives (*including several birds in the Antarctic and elsewhere). [MORE DETAILS]
Creative Bird Photography: Essential Tips and Techniques
Author: Bill Coster
Published: 2010
Description: A leading wildlife photographer offers a fresh approach to photographing birds in this beautifully illustrated, indispensable guide. [MORE DETAILS]