Please join us in celebrating the book release of Among the Birds by bestselling author and naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt!
📅 Thursday, October 8th, 6-8
Among the Birds is an enchanting celebration of the Pacific
Northwest’s birds, brought to life by bestselling author and
naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Join Haupt on a wandering journey through the region’s avian world, drifting intuitively among species, much like you encounter birds on a neighborhood amble, forest trail, or windy shoreline. More than 70 feathered residents and seasonal visitors make an appearance, connected through experience, memory, and the serendipity of daily life outdoors. Haupt’s signature voice—lyrical, curious, gently humorous, and deeply observant infuses each vignette with delight and insight. She blends personal moments with natural history, offering a closer look at the habits, habitats, and captivating quirks of birds such as Steller’s Jay, Anna’s Hummingbird, Merlin, Black Oystercatcher, American Dipper, Caspian Tern, and many more.
Acclaimed artist Justin Gibben’s richly detailed illustrations blend realism and whimsy to highlight each bird’s distinct
personality—and perfectly complement Haupt’s stories to spark wonder, cultivate attentiveness, and remind us of our
role in caring for the wild lives that thrive alongside us.
About the Author....
LYANDA LYNN HAUPT is a naturalist, eco-philosopher, and author of several books,
including Mozart’s Starling, Crow Planet, and Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature,
and Spirit. Her work has earned the Nautilus Book Award Grand Prize, the Washington State
Book Award, and other honors. She lives in the woodlands of northwestern Washington.
About the Publisher...
SKIPSTONE... Among the Birds is published under the Skipstone lifestyle imprint of Mountaineers Books, which
features thematically related titles that promote a deeper connection to our natural world through sustainable
practice and backyard activism. Skipstone readers live smart, play well, and engage with the community around
them. Skipstone guides explore healthy lifestyles and how an outdoor life relates to the well-being of our planet, as
well as of our own neighborhoods. Sustainable foods and gardens; healthful living; realistic and doable
conservation at home; modern aspirations for community—Skipstone seeks to address such topics in ways that
emphasize active living, local and grassroots practices, and a small footprint. Skipstone books inspire us to effect
change without losing our sense of humor, celebrate the freedom and generosity of a life outdoors, and pitch in
where we can on the maintenance of our planet and our own neighborhoods.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS...
An independent, nonprofit publisher based in Seattle, Mountaineers Books has crafted
award-winning books on outdoor recreation, sustainable lifestyle, and conservation since 1960 with the
publication of Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, now in its 10th edition. Including imprints Skipstone and
Braided River, the press has more than 700 books in print and/or e-book. New titles out this season include: For
the Love of Bats by Niki Desautels; Cascade of Life by Emily Poole; and In the Range of Fire and Ice by David B.
Williams. Learn more at www.mountaineersbooks.org.
“Among the Birds is equal parts edifying, playful, and vulnerable—it strikes my heart like a love letter to our inextricable natural connection with birds. Lyanda Lynn Haupt impresses with her prose, her knowledge, and her ability to perceive and describe the magic of the natural world around us. Her missives on the quintessential characters of the Pacific Northwest are a joy to read—a playful romp full of scientific knowledge, cultural insight, and lyrical writing.” —Matt Kracht, author of The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America