10 illustrations from new book inspired by Wingspan board game
View paintings of Cerulean Warbler, Atlantic Puffin, Bobolink, and more. Read More “10 illustrations from new book inspired by Wingspan board game”
Books
Reviews of books about birds and birdwatching, interviews with authors, and book excerpts.
8 top books about bird behavior, habitat, hummingbirds, and more
Titles include a new Peterson Reference Guide about bird behavior, a look at the world’s hummingbirds, and a tour of cities creating safe urban habitats for our feathered friends. Read More “8 top books about bird behavior, habitat, hummingbirds, and more”
10 books about birders, conservation, Wood Ducks, and more
Titles include personal tales from birders; conservations stories about Wood Duck, Atlantic Puffin, and more; and an identification guide. Read More “10 books about birders, conservation, Wood Ducks, and more”
Book tells the story of ornithologist James Bond
We interview Jim Wright, the author of a new biography of the real-life James Bond, an ornithologist and expert on birds of the Caribbean. Read More “Book tells the story of ornithologist James Bond”
5 questions for David Sibley about his latest book
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”
New Sibley book explores birds’ experiences
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”
New bird books for children
The books include introductions to birds, stories about birding, and more. Read More “New bird books for children”
A rant: Streets with avian names that are barren of birds
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”
New guides and other books on birds and our planet
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”