10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

And, without warblers we would not have the bibliographic joy of books like The Warbler Guide , by Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittle, a warbler feast for the eyes, the answer to the prayers of every birder who has seen a glimpse of yellow, black, and white and said, “If only that leaf wasn’t in the way, I’d know that warbler’s name.”.

United States 245

United States North America Species New York 245

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2015

They are software mascots, cartoon characters, animated film dancers, children’s book heroes, zoo celebrities, and documentary film stars. As much as you think you know about penguins, there’s a lot more to learn and wonder at, and it’s all in this book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite.

Penguins 205

Penguins New Zealand South Africa Albatross 205

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2012

Among the Efe (Pygmy) people that I lived with in the 1980s, the young men would in fact disappear from the bosom of their families and spend a lot of time, perhaps months, living on their own in the forest. And in those days there were bird books with pictures in them. And now, the number of bird books is approximately one gazillion.

Birds 170

Birds Collecting Rodents Wounded 170