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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

10,000 Birds

Gooddie gets the book off to a quick start by describing his love affair with pittas (“the ultimate forest prize”), and detailing his decision to give up a good career as sales director of an audio manufacturing company (“my life was out of whack”). And sun bears. The endangered Gurney’s Pitta is losing habitat due to deforestation.

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At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Though the coast of British Columbia, a part of the Great Bear Rainforest, was rich in both, it was appallingly deficient in scientific data. She is one of the best nature writers I’ve encountered in recent years, able to paint experiences with emotional immediacy. And, this was badly needed. by Caroline Fox.

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