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Birding for the Curious: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

For example, on finding gulls: Close study of gulls is not for everyone, and birders shouldn’t feel obligated to get deep into it if you prefer colorful, less-confusing, families of birds. Finding owls is the occasion to discuss the ethics of playback. Fall birding is the place to talk about the wonderfulness of hawk watches.

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A Stick! A Bird! A Tree!–Books on Nature for Parents & Kids

10,000 Birds

I think each represents a template of a specific way of approaching this subject. Her children’s books–which include the charming Mama Build a Little Nest , other picture books, and chapter books–evince an easy familiarity with birds, their science and birding ethics. © 2019 Jennifer Ward, © 2019 Alexander Vidal.