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Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.

‘Cat Wars’ is a well-written summary of a complicated problem

‘Cat Wars’ is a well-written summary of a complicated problem

By Joel Greenberg
Updated January 7, 2019

Joel Greenberg reviews ‘Cat Wars,’ a book about a complicated problem that deserves great attention: the impact of cats on birds and other wildlife. Read More “‘Cat Wars’ is a well-written summary of a complicated problem”

Rediscovering birds

Rediscovering birds

By Ian Harding
Updated October 2, 2018

A star of TV’s “Pretty Little Liars” explains how he fell back in love with birding Read More “Rediscovering birds”

A cross-country celebration of birdsong

A cross-country celebration of birdsong

By Eldon Greij
Updated January 7, 2019

A review of Listening to a Continent Sing: Birdsong by Bicycle from the Atlantic to the Pacific, by Donald Kroodsma Read More “A cross-country celebration of birdsong”

Interview: Book editor Lisa White discusses new anthology ‘Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White’

Interview: Book editor Lisa White discusses new anthology ‘Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White’

By Lee Mergner
Updated January 7, 2019

In 2007, Houghton Mifflin published Good Birders Don’t Wear White, a lively collection of 50 essays by noted birders and authors about their lifelong love … Read More “Interview: Book editor Lisa White discusses new anthology ‘Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White’”

Three new children’s books put birds front and center

Three new children’s books put birds front and center

Updated January 7, 2019

We think any new book by Laura Erickson is a cause for celebration, and the delightful title below is no exception. It’s one of three new … Read More “Three new children’s books put birds front and center”

Coloring books feature familiar and exotic birds

Coloring books feature familiar and exotic birds

Updated January 7, 2019

The three new coloring books below combine two of our favorite activities — coloring and learning about birds, exotic and familiar. Birds of Paradise: A … Read More “Coloring books feature familiar and exotic birds”

Bird books celebrate photography, drawing, and coloring

Bird books celebrate photography, drawing, and coloring

Updated January 7, 2019

We think the four new books below will appeal to any birdwatcher who likes sketching and journaling, coloring, and superb close-up photos of birds. Birdtopia, by Daisy Fletcher, Laurence King … Read More “Bird books celebrate photography, drawing, and coloring”

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