Book Feature: About the Author, David Lynch

David Lynch is the author and photographer of the book Finely Feathered. He gives readers up close and in depth views and detailed descriptions of each lagoon and marsh bird in the lowcountry. Lynch created this book for people who love the nature and birds that the lowcountry have to offer, and wish to learn more at a safe and respectful distance. Lynch has an interest in these marsh and lagoon birds and habitats himself, and hopes to spread awareness and appreciation to others reading.

This book is 176 pages, and 250 photos of pure color and vibrancy. It holds information on about 32 different birds of the lowcountry and has photos of each one that Lynch took himself. This book is a wonderful addition to any birder’s home or coffee table to inform and instill interest in these species. For people in the south, this book should be a staple in homes. Not only will you learn about the birds who inhabit the same area that you do, but you’ll be able to pull it out anytime you want to identify a bird you spotted while on a hike, or just sitting in the garden.

Being able to identify certain species of birds is not only a wonderful and impressive talent to have, but it also can help save some of the more endangered ones. Not all birds you see are close to home, and some may get misdirected or caught in the crosshairs of a natural disaster that leaves them disoriented and lost. We think of birds as always heading in the direction that they need to go, and while sometimes that may prove to be true, other times you may catch a glimpse of one that looks out of place. It’s our responsibility as people to protect and look out for the vital wildlife that inhabits our homes. Remember, they were here first, and we are considered guests to them.

Beyond the importance of having this book in your home, its well done and beautiful photos prove to be a bird enthusiast’s or watcher’s favorite bird book especially in the lowcountry. Its easy to read and look at, which means it’s also easy to inform children about such an exciting and interesting topic. The book also contains the behaviors of these species, which means learning about them goes deeper than their nam, photo, and habitat.

Learning about birds has never been so beautiful, and with this pristinely done book, you’re sure to get your fill of the different species in the lowcountry. This book is available in the Binya store now!