In Search of Meadowlarks

Choice Outstanding Academic Titles, 2020 “An eloquent, science-based perspective on how meadowlarks and cows, owls and vineyards, and other wildlife and agricultural practices can co-exist and provide abundant and healthy food. A must-read for everyone.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of The Snoring Bird “John Marzluff has followed meadowlarks to find inspiring stories of renewal and hope, and through them we can find our way forward.”—Curt Meine, author of Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work “John Marzluff’s book is well-written, thoughtful, and timely, especially when biodiversity is in drastic decline.”—Alexis Racelis, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley   “John Marzluff’s In Search of Meadowlarks is an epic look at the deep connections between us, the birds we love best, and our food supply. It’s a rich tapestry of meadowlarks and farmers, crows and cows, science and story. If you love songbirds, enjoy a great read, or eat food, you really need to read this book.”—Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology, The Soul of an Octopus, and How to Be a Good Creature   “John Marzluff takes us beyond abstract discussions of agriculture and shows how different approaches to farming directly affect families and local communities, as well as economic productivity and biological diversity.”—Robert A. Askins, author of Saving the World’s Deciduous Forests and Restoring North America’s Birds   “In Search of Meadowlarks provides great insights into complex issues concerning sustainability and the environment.”—Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human   “Ecological detective John Marzluff sifts through clues on farms from Nebraska to Costa Rica to find out why meadowlarks and numerous other bird species are vanishing. The resulting sad but optimistic tale will keep you riveted, and likely lead you to put down that hamburger.”—Virginia Morell, author of the best-selling Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel   “The way farming affects wildlife is one of the most urgent problems facing humanity. John Marzluff has produced a wise, readable and—above all—optimistic look at the issues.”—Tim Birkhead, University of Sheffield, author of The Wonderful Mr Willughby: The First True Ornithologist