A cross-country celebration of birdsong
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”
Books
Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
Interview: Book editor Lisa White discusses new anthology ‘Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White’
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
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
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
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”
Laura Erickson discusses her guide to the birds of Minnesota
Our bookshelf sure is filling quickly! A guide to the birds of Pennsylvania stands next to a guide for New York, which leans gently on … Read More “Laura Erickson discusses her guide to the birds of Minnesota”
What we’re reading: ‘Bird Droppings,’ by Pete Dunne
Pete Dunne is an accomplished birder, a gifted storyteller — the “Bard of Birding,” according to the Wall Street Journal — and one of North … Read More “What we’re reading: ‘Bird Droppings,’ by Pete Dunne”