The Art of Bird Finding: Before You ID Them, You Have to See Them
by Pete Dunne
Stackpole Books; Paperback; $14.95
From the publisher:
Filling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds – the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species.
- The best strategies for locating birds in any season and in every kind of weather
- Techniques and expert advice applicable to species in habitats and environments throughout North America
- For beginning bird-watchers or experienced birders who want to improve their chances for success
I tried to resist, but had to jump right into this book. It’s Pete Dunne, after all! I’m not quite half-way through this short (96 pages) book, but have to say that it should prove a godsend for newer birders. I haven’t reached the more advanced stuff, but I bet there will be something here for any birder (besides Dunne’s fantastic writing).
Posted by Grant McCreary on July 30th, 2011.
I found your link through Shelfari. I’m Chipping Junco there. (Which will you be popping in the Bird group at all? I don’t have the desire to start a new bird group myself, so hoping yours will pick up a bit. Or was it strictly a place to share books rather than any conversation?)
I’ve never heard of Pete Dunne, but this sounds like the book for my family and I. When we go out for birding, we come back with some pathetic results. I belong to our state’s elist and am amazed what people come back with, even in the same area we were at a few days before.
Do you mind if I post this link on my blog? I filled in the website blank with my link if you want to look at it.
Thanks
@Kim: I’ll be emailing you shortly. I haven’t been on Shelfari in a while, I need to get back and see if something can be started up.