Archive for April, 2009

by Shepard Krech III

This book of “ethno-ornithology” is an interesting investigation of the connection between Indians and birds in the American South.

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The blog 10,000 Birds is giving a way a copy of Corvus: A Life with Birds. The contest ends April 26. Giveaway at 10,000 Birds
Here are some bird book reviews published in the last month or so. The Princeton Encyclopedia of Birds A DC Birding Blog Birdfreak: The Bird Conservation Blog Birds of Mexico and Central America 10,000 Birds A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America 10,000 Birds Birdscapes: Birds in Our Imagination and Experience […]
Update, Dec 13, 2009: Apparently, the Sibley Online Guide has been taken down. I have no idea why. Update, Feb 28, 2010: The site’s disappearing act may have something to do with the new Sibley iPhone app. The Sibley Guide to Birds is now available online. And this isn’t just some abbreviated version, it’s just […]
Just in case you also read something other than bird books (even I do, on occasion 🙂 ), check out the latest book review blog carnival.

by Lars Jonsson

An amazing collection from today’s foremost bird painter.

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Here are some recent book reviews from other sites. Well, relatively recent – I got a bit behind. Rare Birds Yearbook 2009 Birdfreak: The Bird Conservation Blog Birding For Everyone: Encouraging People of Color to Become Birdwatchers Aimophila Adventures Where the Birds are in Northeast Spain Birdfreak: The Bird Conservation Blog Corvus: A Life with […]

by Kate Davis

A great guide to one of my favorite groups of birds.

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