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”
Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Photo by Joan Wiitanen
Books
Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
Five books on birds and science
These recently published titles explore birds and nature. Read More “Five books on birds and science”
Four books on birds and birding
Here are four books on birds and birding that birdwatchers will love. Read More “Four books on birds and birding”
New books about bird feeding, art, and crime
Reviews of three new bird books that we like: The Birds at My Table, Maria’s Martin’s World, and The Feather Thief. Read More “New books about bird feeding, art, and crime”
Two vibrant new books for the Year of the Bird
National Geographic celebrates the Year of the Bird with a book of stunning bird photography. And the creator of Bird and Moon produces a humorous new book. Read More “Two vibrant new books for the Year of the Bird”
3 inspiring, essential books for birders
Reviews of new books about sage-grouse, Rachel Carson’s writings, and evolution and extinction among Hawaii’s native birds. Read More “3 inspiring, essential books for birders”
New guides to help birders get started
Reviews of “The Naturalist’s Notebook” and “Peterson Guide to Bird Identification—In 12 Steps” Read More “New guides to help birders get started”
‘Beauty and the Beak’ wins prize for excellence in science books
The inspiring new children’s book, Beauty and the Beak, has won the highest honor in children’s book publishing given by a scientific organization, the AAAS/Subaru SB&F … Read More “‘Beauty and the Beak’ wins prize for excellence in science books”