Project Gutenberg 2010-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 372 Bailey, Florence Merriam 1863 1948 Merriam, Florence A. (Florence Augusta) 05021561 A-Birding on a Bronco Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A-Birding on a Bronco" by Florence Merriam Bailey is a collection of ornithological observations written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences studying birds in a picturesque Southern California valley during the spring months, highlighting her explorations on horseback. The narrative invites readers into a vibrant birdwatching adventure, emphasizing the nuances of avian life in a new environment. The opening of the text introduces the idyllic setting of Twin Oaks, where the author embarks on her ornithological pursuits. After receiving a horse named Canello from a ranchman, she eagerly sets out each day with her opera glass and note-book, exploring the valley and becoming acquainted with an array of birds, including quails, wrens, and hummingbirds. She describes the sights and sounds of the environment and her encounters with both familiar and new species, conveying a sense of enthusiasm and connection to nature. Through her observations, the reader gains insight into the dynamics of the bird community as well as the challenges that arise in their daily lives, setting a tone of curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/33410/33410-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Birds Birds -- California QL Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 478710 2025-08-13T12:50:11.798819 text/html 441589 2010-08-11T18:04:04 text/html 1516044 2025-08-13T12:50:21.618716 application/epub+zip 1522216 2025-08-13T12:50:14.248742 application/epub+zip 221179 2025-08-13T12:50:12.779754 application/epub+zip 2076597 2025-08-13T12:50:26.617691 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2006126 2025-08-13T12:50:19.969704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302480 2022-09-15T09:44:39.208254 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335520 2025-08-13T12:50:10.387748 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335258 2010-08-11T17:53:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335354 2010-08-11T17:55:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335353 2010-08-11T17:55:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22273 2025-08-13T12:50:26.769726 application/rdf+xml 23662 2025-08-13T12:50:12.932815 image/jpeg 3099 2025-08-13T12:50:12.856745 image/jpeg 126587 2010-08-11T18:05:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 126593 2010-08-11T18:05:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1474888 2010-08-11T18:05:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 126557 2010-08-11T18:05:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1477357 2025-08-13T12:50:11.916779 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia