by Wayne Lynch
This is a well-written introduction to these charming birds. Oh, and it has some great photos too!
Archive for 2007
Every year I typically get about a week to go off on a solo birding trip. Earlier this year I was contemplating where to go and basically decided on either Colorado or southern Florida in April. I had never birded in either location; so many lifers awaited me in both places. So I asked another […]
December 16, 2007
Gatherings of Angels: Migrating Birds and Their Ecology
Reviews, Books, Biology & Behavior
by Killian Mullarney, Lars Svensson, Dan Zetterstrom, Peter J. Grant
An absolutely essential field guide for birding in Europe. North American birders should also have a copy on hand due to its superior treatment of some shared species.
November 10, 2007
Long-Legged Wading Birds of the North American Wetlands
Reviews, Books, Family Guidesby Lucian Niemeyer and Mark Riegner
A decent introduction to the herons, ibis, cranes, and other “long-legged waders” of North America.
A fantastic publication by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that all birders should check out.
by Mark T. Adams
The tale of a birder’s big year in Texas. If you enjoy the “big year” sub-genera then you will want to check it out.
by Steve West
An absolutely delightful account of the author’s experiences birding in Spain.
September 29, 2007
Raptors of North America: Natural History and Conservation
Reviews, Books, Family Guidesby Noel and Helen Snyder
A great introduction to the 53 raptors of North America (including owls).
by Mark Constantine and The Sound Approach
Highly recommended to those who want to get better at birding by ear.
