The Snoring Bird: My Family’s Journey Through a Century of Biology by Bernd Heinrich

Description

“The Snoring Bird: My Family’s Journey Through a Century of Biology” is a memoir written by Bernd Heinrich. The book was published in 2007. In this memoir, Heinrich, a renowned biologist and naturalist, reflects on his family’s history and their contributions to the field of biology over the course of a century.

The title of the book refers to Heinrich’s father, Gerd Heinrich, who was a biologist and studied the behavior of birds, particularly the ravens in the forests of Maine. The snoring bird mentioned in the title is a raven that exhibited an unusual behavior—snoring while sleeping. Through the narrative, Bernd Heinrich weaves together personal stories, scientific insights, and the history of his family’s engagement with the natural world.

If you’re interested in biology, natural history, and personal narratives, “The Snoring Bird” provides a unique perspective on the interplay between family history and the scientific exploration of the natural world.