Here are a few bird-themed items we like this holiday season. Read More “Holiday gift ideas for birders”
Books
Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
Field guides about birds, a George Bird Grinnell biography, and more books
This round-up features field guides, a biography, compelling essays, and a book of thrilling bird art. Read More “Field guides about birds, a George Bird Grinnell biography, and more books”
Books about extinction, pigeons, and more
We review the latest book from Eli J. Knapp, two new Peterson guides, a pocket guide on pigeons, and more.
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Books about birds from noted authors
This roundup includes new titles from J. Drew Lanham, Scott Weidensaul, Michelle Nijhuis, and John Faaborg. Read More “Books about birds from noted authors”
A new hummingbird guide and more books for birders
The titles in this roundup feature hummingbirds, Florida Scrub-Jay, Osprey, and more. Read More “A new hummingbird guide and more books for birders”
Books about the real James Bond, owls, eagles, and more
Learn about stories of owls, eagles, the ornithologist who inspired a spy novelist, and more. Read More “Books about the real James Bond, owls, eagles, and more”
Guides about birdsong and photography, and more books for birders
Titles include a new guide from ornithologist Don Kroodsma on birdsong, a bird photography guide from Gerrit Vyn, and more. Read More “Guides about birdsong and photography, and more books for birders”
Books about Tree Swallows, conservation, and more
This roundup features titles from Bernd Heinrich and Doug Tallamy. Read More “Books about Tree Swallows, conservation, and more”
Books about penguins, eagles, woodpeckers, and more
Titles include a first-hand account of spending a year with Emperor Penguins, a look at the recovery of the Bald Eagle population, and a Peterson Field Guide about the woodpeckers of North America.
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Artist Norman Arlott describes The Complete Birds of the World
The prolific bird artist describes how he got started and his latest book. Read More “Artist Norman Arlott describes The Complete Birds of the World“