The Art of Pishing: How to Attract Birds by Mimicking Their Calls (Book & Audio CD)

The Art of Pishing: How to Attract Birds by Mimicking Their Calls (Book & Audio CD)
by Pete Dunne

The Art of Pishing: How to Attract Birds by Mimicking Their Calls (Book & Audio CD)
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Author: Pete Dunne
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-05
ISBN: 0811732959
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary of The Art of Pishing: How to Attract Birds by Mimicking Their Calls (Book & Audio CD)

  • First-ever how-to book on this time-proven technique
  • Features 13 pish explanations and audio demonstrations by Pete Dunne
  • Effective throughout North America

    Learn the arcane yet effective art of pishing from a master. In this unique book and CD package, renowned birder Pete Dunne presents an illustrated workshop on how to attract birds by making precise and well-practiced hisses, whistles, chips, and squeals (along with some kisses and thumps) that almost guarantee spectacular success in the field. The text explains the hows, whys, and whens of 13 different pishes, including the basic pish, stutter pish, whisper pish, knockdown pish, screech-owl warble, sequential chip, and squeal. The soundtrack features audio demonstrations so you can compare your efforts to an expert's. Together, this book and CD will send you well on your way to becoming a pisher extraordinaire.

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