I hate that I haven’t done many reviews lately, but between work and other things it’s been pretty busy lately. Of course, since one of those “other things” is our first child that will be arriving in September, I’m not sure when I’ll get any more time!
But to help fill in the gaps, I’m going to start regularly posting about the book(s) that I’m currently reading. These will be what I will be reviewing next, so it’s kind of like a preview. Here’s what I’m currently working on:
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Birdsong by the Seasons: A Year of Listening to Birds
Donald KroodsmaThe author’s previous book, The Singing Life of Birds
, is probably the best birdsong for birders book out there. This new one is more of a supplement – instead of teaching about the science of birdsong, it extols the wonder of it. If you enjoy listening to birds, then you will love this book.
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The Prairie Keepers: Secrets of the Zumwalt
Marcy HouleI loved the author’s prior work, Wings for My Flight: The Peregrine Falcons of Chimney Rock, so I was looking forward to reading this as well. So far, it is not disappointing me. I’m blazing through this account of the author’s time spent uncovering the secrets of one of the last (relatively) unspoiled prairies in North America.
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Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds
Trevor HerriotI’ve actually just finished this one. This is an interesting, and extremely well-written, look at one of our most threatened ecosystems – grasslands. Anyone interested in prairie birds and/or conservation should read this. For a unique visual look at the book’s various subjects, check out Trevor Herriot’s blog.
Posted by Grant McCreary on July 15th, 2009.
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