Birds of the Marshes

Illustrates the feeding habits and other characteristics of the bittern, long-billed marsh wren, red-winged blackbird, the yellowthroat, the least bittern, the Virginia rail and some of its relatives, the black tern, and several kinds of grebes. Uses photographs and authentic recordings. Shows scenes of the birds in their natural habitats, including nexting, feeding, and caring for the young. (Birds and Their Habitat Series). * There is a “second edition" of Birds of Marshes that exists (1965, 11 min, color 16mm).