“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.”
”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.”
“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.”
“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.”