by Laura Erickson
Mandatory reading for anyone who cares about birds.
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A great idea, but the quality and execution isn’t quite good enough to recommend.
February 24, 2007
Migrating Raptors of the World: Their Ecology and Conservation
Reviews, Books, Biology & Behavior | Comments (1)by Keith L. Bildstein
This book provides an thorough and enjoyable overview of raptor migration and conservation.
February 18, 2007
Arena Birds: Sexual Selection and Behavior
Reviews, Books, Biology & Behavior | Comments (0)by Paul A. Johnsgard
An excellent reference on birds that display on leks. Not a good choice for casual readers, however.
by Michael and Patricia Fogden
What a wonderful and beautiful book! Very highly recommended to birders everywhere.
February 1, 2007
National Geographic Field Guide – Comparison of the 4th and 5th editions
Reviews, Supplemental | Comments (1)The following is a detailed list of changes in the 5th edition of this guide. More changes can be found in the review of the 5th edition.
February 1, 2007
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition
Reviews, Books, Field Guides | Comments (0)by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer
A worthy field guide, and significant improvement over the previous edition.
January 26, 2007
John James Audubon and The Birds of America: A Visionary Achievement in Ornithology Illustration
Reviews, Books, Miscellaneous | Comments Off on John James Audubon and The Birds of America: A Visionary Achievement in Ornithology Illustrationby Lee Vedder
A good, albeit brief, introduction to the life and work of America’s most famous birder.
January 22, 2007
How to be a Better Birder: Travel Stories
Reviews, Books, Miscellaneous | Comments (0)by Michael Ketover
The title is not to be taken literally. Not what I had expected, but still fairly enjoyable.
January 19, 2007
A Guide to Bird Watching
Reviews, Books, Birding, Reviews, Books, Classics | Comments (2)by Joseph J. Hickey
This classic is fascinating and still worth reading today.
