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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. Whittaker’s research road is more serpentine than most academics. ” (p.

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Our Favorite Bird Books (and one pair of Binoculars) of 2022

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Here are ten titles (it could have been more) selected for their uniqueness, excellence in writing and research, and giftability. Lees and Gilroy delineate vagrancy status and trends for every bird family worldwide, highlighting examples, synthesizing research, and framing it all with their own thoughts and conclusions.

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Flying Dinosaurs: A Review by a Triceratops Fan

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