The Birds and the Beasts Were There

Margaret Millar's lively narrative depicts the wildlife at her feeding stations in all seasons, from the shimmering rufous hummingbirds moving through on their migratory routes, to the playful raccoons washing their food. Then came the Coyote fire, rushing down from the mountains, sparing Millar's house but burning the trees and brush harboring her wild friends. In the aftermath, Millar hiked through the ashes and watched the canyon slowly heal itself.

(from the back cover)