A field guide to five boroughs of feathered New Yorkers
A review of the Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City, by Leslie Day Read More “A field guide to five boroughs of feathered New Yorkers”
Field Guides and Apps
Descriptions of field guides and smartphone apps that can help you be a better birder.
A new edition of the Costa Rica guide you can carry in the field
A review of The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide, Second Edition, by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean Read More “A new edition of the Costa Rica guide you can carry in the field”
New Kaufman guide essential for nature lovers
A review of Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest, by Kenn Kaufman, Jeff Sayre, and Kimberly Kaufman Read More “New Kaufman guide essential for nature lovers”
First look: David Sibley describes changes to look for in his revised Guide to Birds
Circle the date: March 11, 2014. That’s when the long-awaited second edition of The Sibley Guide to Birds goes on sale. According to the publisher, … Read More “First look: David Sibley describes changes to look for in his revised Guide to Birds”
New app is a fun, effective, addicting way to learn bird songs
I’ve often learned bird songs by following this tried-and-true advice: When I hear an unfamiliar song or call, I chase it down to its source, … Read More “New app is a fun, effective, addicting way to learn bird songs”
Basics of bird ID
How to use color, size, markings, and song to identify the birds you see, and 11 good books that we think will make your birdwatching more enjoyable. Read More “Basics of bird ID”
David Sibley describes the Sibley eGuide iPhone app
The author of the Sibley Guide to Birds explains the development of the app and how it works Read More “David Sibley describes the Sibley eGuide iPhone app”
How to make your own recordings of bird calls
An expert birder describes how she makes her own recordings of calling owls, singing warblers, and clacking rails Read More “How to make your own recordings of bird calls”