Falcons in the City
Written and illustrated by Lisa C. Manning
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a bird of prey?
Frida, the peregrine falcon, narrates the story of how her family came to live in the city of Portland, Oregon, in the early 1990s. Although you might not expect it, cities - densely populated areas of the planet - can be permanent homes to all sorts of wildlife: coyotes, skunks, raccoons, red-tailed hawks, and even peregrine falcons!
Falcons in the City, a tale created from true stories of human-falcon interactions in Portland, is accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations. Once you learn this story of a falcon living on a bridge in a river city of the Pacific Northwest, you will be sure to bring binoculars on your next visit - and maybe catch a glimpse of Frida’s peregrine family!
About the Author
A naturalist, story lover, teacher, writer and artist at heart, Lisa Manning has a Masters Degree in Outdoor Education from Southern Oregon University. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter, where she teaches elementary art, plays the ukulele in the Portland Megaband and designs wine labels and T-shirts. This is her first children's book. Lisa is a great supporter of Portland Audubon, and has multiple readings and story times at Portland Audubon and around the Pacific Northwest.
