Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
James Bond and Ian Fleming met once — in February 1964 at Fleming’s Goldeneye retreat house in Jamaica. Photo by Mary Wickham Bond, Free Library of Philadelphia
The artist and author describe how his new book came to be, what he learned while writing it, and more. Read More “5 questions for David Sibley about his latest book”
If you have ever wondered what birds are doing and why, this is the book for you. Read More “New Sibley book explores birds’ experiences”
The books include introductions to birds, stories about birding, and more. Read More “New bird books for children”
In an excerpt from the book Flight Calls, author John Nelson reflects on the practice of naming streets or entire developments after birds. Read More “A rant: Streets with avian names that are barren of birds”
This book roundup features two new guides, a historical analysis of birds in New York City, and a warning of global warming. Read More “New guides and other books on birds and our planet”
New books for your collection. Read More “Book about birds and life”
This book round-up features a photography how-to, an epic journey, tips for identifying gulls, and more. Read More “8 new books for birders”
The American Bird Conservancy president explains how the stunning book came to be. Read More “3 questions for Mike Parr about ‘Bringing Back the Birds’”
A father-son Big Year, a master’s hummingbird art, an up-close look at ravens, and more compelling new titles. Read More “Five books about birding adventures”
