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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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Like all talented travel writers, Dunn is adept at drawing us into his experiences. We listen in on conversations with people he meets along the way–ornithologists, local birders, drivers, and guides, and just plain local people that he runs into as he rummages through villages, ferries across channels, and explores city markets.

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When Birds Are Near: Dispatches From Contemporary Writers

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This is a sampling of the literary array Rogers has gathered from birders who write and writers who love birds. The essays range widely in place, bird, and voice, though the emphasis is on the North American.

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We’re Not Racists, So Why Aren’t There More Birders Of Color?

10,000 Birds

With a name like Santiago, I wouldn’t be surprised if his mom lives in Mexico…Sorry, but the TSA is one of my least favorite government organizations. It’s been my experience that for every 1 person I know who thinks a certain way, at least 12 others in my circle agree. I’ve had stuff stolen before.

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