The only thing better than bird books is cheap bird books! Here are some bargains I’ve found on Amazon. FYI: some of these are remaindered, so there may be a sticker on the cover, or a black mark on the bottom. I’ve bought remaindered books from Amazon before, though, and these have yet to be a problem.
I haven’t found a whole lot of bargains at Amazon lately. These are the only two that I’m aware of.
Here is a selection of bird books that will be published shortly.
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The Young Birder’s Guide to Birds of Eastern North America (Peterson Field Guides)
Bill Thompson III
April 30, 2008 (Amazon has it in stock now)
The early remarks on this are universally enthusiastic. If you know a kid in eastern NA who is, or may become, interested in birds, definitely consider getting them this book.
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Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson
Elizabeth J. Rosenthal
May 1, 2008 (Amazon has it in stock now)
This is the second Peterson biography this year.
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On Feathered Wings: Birds in Flight
Richard Ettlinger
May 1, 2008
I love bird photography, so I’m looking forward to seeing this one.
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Falcon Fever: A Falconer in the Twenty-first Century
Tim Gallagher
May 9, 2008 (Amazon has it in stock now)
From the author of The Grail Bird: The Rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
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The Raven: Soaring Through History, Legend, & Lore
Lynn Hassler
May 15, 2008
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Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America
Ted Floyd
May 27, 2008
This sounds very intriguing, especially the included DVD with 576 MP3s (from 136 species). And all for less than $20!
Here are some good deals on Amazon.com. You can hover over the link to check the current price.
I’ve been watching the prices on these books for a little while and they have been steadily decreasing. They are all at least 50% off the retail price. However, I’ve seen some prices shoot back up to the “normal” range with no warning (in fact, one of them just did so today before I could post this). So if you see one you want I would suggest jumping on it. If it drops further after you order you can request a price adjustment within 30 days of the shipment date. I’ve done this a couple of times, and it’s quick and easy.
The following are remaindered/bargain books and thus may have either a sticker on the cover or a black mark along the bottom. But they are new. The copy of Club George I received only had a easily removable sticker over the UPC on the back.
Publishers seem determined to test the maxim that you can’t have too many field guides. But who am I kidding? If these have new content, then I’ll be getting them!
I found these while browsing through Amazon (yes, I’m pretty much always looking for books!). I’ve already ordered some of them since I couldn’t find new or used copies for cheaper anywhere else, especially given the free shipping for orders over $25.
Note: Birders and Club George are remaindered/bargain books and thus may have either a sticker on the cover or a black mark along the bottom. But they are new. The copy of Club George I received was a hardcover and had a easily removable sticker over the UPC on the back.
To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a Lifelong Obsession, by Dan Koeppel
I have yet to read this book, but I just jumped on this deal and it will be added to my queue of books to read.