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Clock Tower Falcons, written and illustrated by Susan Montgomery, follows a year in the life of a peregrine pair who have made the courthouse clock tower in a small Ohio town their home. The book begins with a view of the falcons’ spring flights as they return to their nesting site and start the serious work of raising a family. Townspeople watch the nest on a Falcon Cam as the speckled eggs hatch and fluffy chicks appear. The chicks’ first flights and the importance of the falcons in the life of the community are captured perfectly in charming pictures and prose. Everyone from schoolchildren to university sports teams, and even the mayor, joins in celebrating these unique residents of the town.
While listed as a children’s book, Clock Tower Falcons: Discover the Peregrines of Bowling Green, Ohio, by Susan Montgomery, will appeal to readers of all ages. Written with deep knowledge and understanding of the falcons, the town, and the wonder that wild nature inspires in us, this is a book to cherish. The author, a former art teacher, has written several books for children. Her talents as a storyteller and illustrator create the perfect blending of informative text with lively, detailed, and highly accurate pictures. Extras like a discussion guide, falcon fun facts, and even a falcon lullaby with a link to listen to the song make the book an excellent guide for anyone wanting to learn more about these fascinating birds. Montgomery subtly conveys the theme of the connections between the town and its people to the natural world around them.
