by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer
One of the best North American field guides is updated – and better than ever.
Archive for 2011
December 29, 2011
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Sixth Edition
Reviews, Books, Field Guides
More bird-book-review goodness. A big thanks to all who post reviews online. As always, if you have written one not included here, please post a link in the comments or otherwise let me know. Pale Male and the Infertile Girl Bourbon, Bastards and Birds Birdwatching With Your Eyes Closed The Well-read Naturalist Birds of Southern […]
Looking for something to get for the bird-lover in your life? You can never go wrong with a good bird book. Here are a few suggestions. Field Guides Birdwatchers can never have enough field guides (to the delight of publishers everywhere). I’m not going too far out on a limb when I say that the […]
Looks great!
December 3, 2011
The Art of Bird Finding: Before You ID Them, You Have to See Them
Reviews, Books, Birdingby Pete Dunne
Want to find more birds? Of course you do, and Pete Dunne tells you how.
It’s been kind of busy around here with the holidays and, oh yeah, the birth of our second child. Everyone is doing great, and we’re slowly getting back to “normal”. I’m slowly getting caught up with work (and sleep!), so more reviews will be coming soon. But in the meantime, here are some interesting items […]
November 17, 2011
New Book – Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird
News, Book News
Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird by Katie Fallon From the publisher (Ruka Press): In her new book Cerulean Blues, author Katie Fallon describes the plight of the cerulean warbler, a tiny migratory songbird, and its struggle to survive in ever-shrinking bands of suitable habitat. This elusive creature, a favorite among bird […]
November 15, 2011
The Birding Life: A Passion for Birds at Home and Afield
Reviews, Books, Miscellaneousby Larry Sheehan, Carol Sama Sheehan, Kathryn George Precourt, and William Stites
A visually rich exploration of some ways in which people appreciate and relate to birds.
A fantastic DVD for all sparrow fans.
by Norman Arlott
Attractive illustrations and price aren’t enough to recommend this compact guide to North America.
