“The association of men with birds has been long and close. Birds and men alike are active mostly during the day, so they share a familiar world of color and sound. In ancient times, priests of pagan cults believed that in some way bird flight foretold the future.”

One of my favorite things to collect are vintage nature and science books.  The ones I enjoy most are targeted towards young readers and reliably have the most WONDERFUL, original illustrations and early photography.   Check out these beautiful drawings and diagrams from this 1967 print of The Birds.

This book is available for purchase.  $12, Shipped in the US.