In the Shadow of the Bridge
Birds of the Bay Area
Dick Evans author Hannah Hindley author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Heyday Books
Publishing:8th Jan '26
£35.99
This title is due to be published on 8th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Experience the wild beauty of birds around the Bay.
"Gives voice to a piece of California that nourishes an astonishing array of birds who deserve celebration." —Chris Johns, Former Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic
Having explored San Francisco neighborhoods in three celebrated books, Dick Evans turns here to the avian species that call the Bay Area home. With his photographer's eye, he finds art and drama in the lives of birds, from the smallest sparrows to long-legged Great Blue Herons. He captures the pockets of wilderness in our cities that make the area a birder's paradise: from a marsh full of endangered birds wading in the reeds near the Oakland Airport to the isolated refuge of the Farallon Islands, home to a quarter-million seabirds and a handful of visiting scientists; from Crissy Field, flocked with egrets, to the pasturelands birds share with cattle. His vibrant images are interspersed with text by Hannah Hindley that weaves us more deeply into relationship with our avian neighbors, introducing readers to the natural history of the region, to themes of interdependence and ecology, and to the evolving challenges for birds in a densely settled urban environment. At the heart of these images and stories is love for the living descendants of dinosaurs as they soar and parade, and awe at their ephemerality and endurance. Evans's photos highlight the wonder of a world on the wing and the rich biodiversity of Bay Area birds.
This book was made possible by the guidance and insight of Point Blue Conservation Science. A portion of book sales will be donated to support their ongoing work on climate-smart wildlife conservation.
"Anchored by Hannah Hindley's liquid and radiant prose, the portfolio of Dick Evans attains something transcendent. His photography isn't just about birds, it is about grace in evolution, its diversity, and its poetry." —Obi Kaufmann, author of The California Field Atlas and the California Lands Trilogy
"A celebration not only of the wonderful and varied birds of the Bay Area but also of the collaborative efforts to study and protect them. Photographer Dick Evans and essayist Hannah Hindley have beautifully captured the wonder and mystery of birds, the fascinating research to better understand them, and the joy of birding itself." —Wayne Klockner, Executive Director, American Birding Association
"In the Shadow of the Bridge is a spectacular book, capturing the dance of light and color that can only be seen on the feathers of a bird. The Bay Area is a truly astonishing place for birds, and this photographic compendium celebrates its diversity of species, habitats, and behaviors in crystalline detail. From the mundane to the extraordinary, every scene in this book tells a story of wild beauty, patience, and discovery." —John P. Dumbacher, Curator of Ornithology and Mammalogy, Institute of Biodiversity Science and Sustainability, California Academy of Sciences
"As graceful and impressive as the Golden Gate Bridge is, the natural world it spans is even more enchanting. This is the bay Dick Evans is drawn to and cannot turn away from. With his camera in hand, he seeks birds who grace air, sea and shore—from elegant Snowy Egrets to cartoonish Hooded Mergansers—as they thrive in a scene like no other. Dick's passion for this place where ocean meets land is shared by Hannah Hindley whose words are as powerful as Dick's photographs. Together they create a book, In the Shadow of the Bridge, that gives voice to a piece of California that nourishes an astonishing array of birds who deserve celebration." —Chris Johns, Former Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic
"In the Shadow of the Bridge beautifully weaves the lives of Bay Area birds into the region's natural and urban landscapes, revealing how their presence shapes our sense of place. With lyrical prose and vivid observation, it celebrates the resilience, grace, and enduring connection between birds and the dynamic environment they inhabit." —Glenn Phillips, Executive Director, Golden Gate Bird Alliance
ISBN: 9781597146913
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
240 pages