Year of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Name
Environmental Studies
Department or School/College
Environmental Studies Program
Committee Chair
Phil Condon
Commitee Members
Nadia White, Zac Cheviron
Keywords
creative nonfiction, birds, field work, personal essay, rock climbing, ornithology
Publisher
University of Montana
Subject Categories
Nonfiction
Abstract
Wingspan: Living with Birds is a collection of creative nonfiction essays that intertwine the author’s personal experiences and reflections with her knowledge of the natural world and ornithology. The six essays explore themes of family, self-reflection, understanding a sense of place, rock climbing, and dealing with grief. These themes are combined with natural histories of different bird species and the author’s experiences working with birds, especially as a bird bander.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Lauren A., "Wingspan: Living with Birds" (2016). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10685.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10685
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