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Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

In “Summer of the Sparrow,” actress and ABA board member Lili Taylor relates a dramatic tale of murderous passion directed towards a House Sparrow who has killed the Bluebird babies in her nest boxes. Another surprise is the two pieces on hunting, an interesting change from the essays on bird feeding in volume one.

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Best Bird of the Year 2013

10,000 Birds

Hornbills are spectacular under any circumstances, but when a pair lands in a bush beside you at eye-level and begin mutual preening , it makes for a spectacular experience. It was easily one of the best birding experiences I’ve ever had, even impressing my nonbirder fiance. You can read more about his experience here.

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