10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2023

I think it also has a lot to offer birders at more advanced levels, particularly if you are looking for boreal birds; the Species Accounts include locations of these species and helpful identification tips. Chris Earley is the perfect bird teacher and writer.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Photography & Ethics & Me. Read doesn’t just say ‘do this’ and ‘don’t do that,’ she describes both sides of ethical controversies (such as use of flash) and why it’s better to err on the side of caution. ” (p. “What’s Next?”

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The conversational writing style is punctuated by lists (Things to Consider When Going on a Bird Walk) and Tips to Remember (for finding waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, gulls, owls, perching birds). Finding owls is the occasion to discuss the ethics of playback. of Natural Resources and by Nate.

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Birds North Carolina North America Science 263

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They frequently reuse nest holes, thus saving vital natural resources even though cleaning out the used nest hole takes about one week ( source ). A kingfisher with a somewhat deficient work ethic, I guess. On one occasion, he tried catching a cobra by the tail and got bitten on the tip of finger which he slashed with a pocket knife.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

inches, 3 pounds, 624 pages; the additional width and weight, though not that much, seem to be tipping points, making the Audubon guide look and feel more massive than it really is. I do wish that the ethics section included guidance on the use of playback and that all the sections included titles or websites for further reading.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Resources lists are recommendations on where to find most of the materials discussed in the text, which I appreciate. They are good basic lists, though I think selected web sites could also have been included. And, John Laws widely praised The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds (2012) is mysteriously missing.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Birders who embark on a big year often dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to travel to different habitats, explore various locations, and encounter a wide range of bird species. It features detailed illustrations by Kenn Kaufman, concise species descriptions, range maps, and useful identification tips.

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