This book introduces us to the 15 of the ducks, herons, pelicans, geese and others. A lengthy introduction tells the history of the "lake" (spoiler alert it isn't actually a lake) and how it came to be home to the first officially designated wildlife refuge in the nation.
“I’ve always known Lake Merritt as a great place to look for birds, not knowing that it was originally designated as a bird sanctuary over 150 years ago—the first wildlife refuge in the country! This charming book is the perfect introduction to the lake and its birds, and it’s sure to give you a new appreciation of both.”
DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY, author of What It’s Like to Be a Bird
