The nesting habits of birds are a source of endless fascination to serious bird-watchers and casual observers alike. Frederick Kent Truslow's brilliant photographs, arranged according to the sequence of the breeding cycle, capture intimate details of bird life and behavior - many never previously caught on film - as well as panoramic views of large patterns such as migration and dispersal. Helen Cruickshank's delightful commentary and extended captions provide the reader with a complete understanding of the nesting season, from the earliest moments of the migration, through the building of nests and incubation of eggs, to the raising of the young and the renewal of the cycle of the following year. The unique quality of this book is the result of Truslow's powerful respect for his subject matter and his extraordinary knowledge of birds (from dust jacket)