Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Jeff Masson's new book didn't cause me to unravel, but I did learn a lot about our friends and coevolvers, Canis familiaris. This Masson book ( here are all of them) is for Benjy, who was supposed to be a service dog but who was, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about the career choice that was made for him. And he details why.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Greyhounds Kennels 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2013

5) Here is an obvious one…books. There’s a lot of good, crucial books published since the late 90′s. Everyone has their personal favorites…a few I endorse include Steve Howell’s books on gulls and seabirds, the newest edition of the National Geographic Guide, and various versions of the Sibley guide.

San Diego 169

San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 169

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I should add that the Big Owls taking over NYC social and even hard print media, dominating conversations with my nonbirder friends and family, are not the only owls in the five boroughs, but like a musical, the closer you are to Broadway, the closer you are to fame and fortune (and maybe even a higher quality rodent for dinner, who knows?).

New York City 184

New York City Birds Owls Fox 184

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Her writing is based on keen observation of animal and human behavior, and she likes to interweave solid natural history information with larger philosophical themes to challenge and inspire the reader. She illustrates her books and magazine articles with her own sketches and watercolor paintings. I think not!

2011 241

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 241