Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
Wandering Albatross is one of the species featured in Oceanic Birds of the World: A Photo Guide. Photo by rwilliams
We review the latest book from Eli J. Knapp, two new Peterson guides, a pocket guide on pigeons, and more.
Read More “Books about extinction, pigeons, and more”
This roundup includes new titles from J. Drew Lanham, Scott Weidensaul, Michelle Nijhuis, and John Faaborg. Read More “Books about birds from noted authors”
The titles in this roundup feature hummingbirds, Florida Scrub-Jay, Osprey, and more. Read More “A new hummingbird guide and more books for birders”
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”
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”
This roundup features titles from Bernd Heinrich and Doug Tallamy. Read More “Books about Tree Swallows, conservation, 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.
Read More “Books about penguins, eagles, woodpeckers, and more”
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“
The event, hosted by Library of America, will be held on Zoom at 6 pm Eastern on Thursday, June 17. Read More “You’re invited to a conversation about the new American Birds anthology”
