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10,000 Birds
MAY 2, 2023
I am not sure if this is totally true in the widest sense, especially when it comes to the question of WHY birds migrate (I’m asked this question constantly by beginning birders and would love an answer that doesn’t involve a garble of words about magnetic fields, genetics, and scarcity of resources). THIS IMAGE NOT IN THE BOOK.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 3, 2021
Bird communication is a complex and evolving science. I have great admiration for Ballentine and Hyman’s ability to clearly articulate and summarize the many research articles they must have read in preparation for this book. I wish there was more discussion of research techniques and resources.
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10,000 Birds
MAY 7, 2019
Written in a friendly, inclusive style quietly grounded in science, How to Know the Birds is an excellent addition to the growing list of birding essay books by talented birder/writers like Pete Dunne and Kenn Kaufman. John Schmitt, who illustrated Raptors of Mexico and Central America amongst many other books and magazine articles.
Critter News
JUNE 5, 2009
Do not limit your knowledge and your effectiveness by reading only those materials with which you agree; read articles and books reflecting a range of opinions. A valuable new resource has recently entered the information superhighway. For sleuthing on animal experimentation, you will want to visit a library with good science holdings.
10,000 Birds
MAY 23, 2023
Birding can be enjoyed at various levels of intensity, from casual birdwatching in one’s backyard to more dedicated pursuits that involve keeping birding lists, participating in birding competitions, or contributing to citizen science projects.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 24, 2022
The content of Birding was daunting, with detailed articles distinguishing seemingly identical birds. It should cover all of the obvious topics, such as selecting binoculars, how to look at a bird, how to use a field guide, where to go birding, birding ethics, birding terminology, birding books, eBird, etc.
10,000 Birds
JULY 3, 2018
The result is a really good read, a suspenseful true-crime narrative that reads like a novel yet also probes real-life questions focused on the purpose of natural history museum collections and the ethics of closely gated “hobbyist” communities. Simon Baron-Cohen, cousin to the comedian. Mostly adult males.
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