Archive for 2012

You can now create and submit eBird checklists directly from your iPhone with BirdsEye BirdLog. This version will only work in North America – a worldwide version will be available in about a week according to BirdsEye. Here’s a video demo if you want to see how it works.
How to be a Better Birder by Derek Lovitch From the publisher (Princeton University Press): This unique illustrated handbook provides all the essential tools you need to become a better birder. Here Derek Lovitch offers a more effective way to go about identification–he calls it the “Whole Bird and More” approach–that will enable you to […]

by Guy Dutson

The definitive field guide to the birds of these little known, but fascinating, islands.

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by Thomas R. Dunlap

A history of North American field guides and other bird books.

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One of the great things about bird books is their propensity to inspire kids to take an interest in birds and nature. Nate, of The Drinking Bird Blog, takes a great look at one of the books that influenced him as a child. I don’t remember the exact titles, but I loved looking through some […]
Here are lots of bird book reviews for your perusal… Petrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America: A Photographic Guide A DC Birding Blog The Flying Mullet North American Birding 10,000 Birds #1 10,000 Birds #2 In the Field, Among the Feathered: A History of Birders and Their Guides ABA Blog Birds of Trinidad and […]

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott, and David A. Christie

The greatest series of bird books ever comes to an end. Or does it…

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David Sibley reported on his blog some news regarding his Sibley eGuide app, including a price drop and free “lite” version. Check it out!

by George R. Angehr and Robert Dean

The go-to field guide for this amazing birding destination.

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by Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, and Tim Inskipp

The go-to field guide for this birdy region.

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