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Bird and Birding Book Reviews
From fiction to nonfiction, adventure to mystery, there are hundreds of entertaining and educational books about birds. These book reviews cover a wide range of books on all birding-related topics, from conservation to trivia to how-to books perfect for any type of birder.
Falcon Finale
From chasing a state record for a gyrfalcon sighting in Minnesota to cracking a bird poaching ring in Arizona, Bob White has his hands full in "Falcon Finale" (2011) the fourth book in the Birder Murder Mystery series by Jan Dunlap.
Birding Lite
Are you interested in birding but don't want to be obsessed with birds? "Birding Lite" (2009) offers realistic advice for beginning birders with an emphasis on the relaxation and recreation of this popular hobby.
The Big Year
Could you go birding for an entire year? Would it be worth it? Those are the issues confronted in "The Big Year" (2004) by Mark Obmascik, the fascinating story of the 1998 big year competition between three of North America's top birders.
The Art of Bird Finding
Review of "The Art of Bird Finding" (2011) by Pete Dunne, a handy how-to guide birders of all levels can find useful whenever they can't find birds.
Birdology
Book review of "Birdology" (2010) by Sy Montgomery.
Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson
Review of "Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson" (2010) by Elizabeth J. Rosenthal, an intriguing biography of one of the most well known birders in history.
Book Review: A Bobwhite Killing
Book review of "A Bobwhite Killing" (2010) by Jan Dunlap, third in the Birder Murder mystery series.
Book Review: The Boreal Owl Murder
Book review of “The Boreal Owl Murder” (2008) by Jan Dunlap.
Book Review: First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story
Book review of “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story” (2006) by Noriko and Don Carroll.
The Great Penguin Rescue
Review of "The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, a Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring Story of the World's Largest Animal Rescue" (2010) by Dyan deNapoli.
Of the Wing: The Legend Awakes
Book review of "Of the Wing: The Legend Awakes" (2010) by Georgia Anne Butler; the first volume in the "Of the Wing" trilogy.
Of the Wing: The Ivory-billed Obsession
Do you feel you have a special connection to birds? Claire Belle does in the Of the Wing trilogy, and the Ivory-billed Obsession takes her to Arkansas on the birding trip of a lifetime to find the Lord God Bird.
Book Review: Life List
Book review of Life List (2009) by Olivia Gentile.
Book Review: Murder on Warbler Weekend
Book review of “Murder on Warbler Weekend” (2009) by Jan Dunlap.
The North American Bird Coloring Book
Book review of "The North American Bird Coloring Book" (2010) by Sally MacLarty and David Hutley.
Superdove
Review of the book "Superdove: How the Pigeon Took Manhattan… And the World" (2008) by Courtney Humphries.
Book Review: Wesley the Owl
Book review of “Wesley the Owl” (2008) by Stacey O’Brien.
Book Review: A Year on the Wing
Book review of “A Year on the Wing” (2009) by Tim Dee.
DVD Review: First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story
Review of the DVD "First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story" (2009) by Noriko and Don Carroll. The DVD is a companion to the same-titled book, or it can be viewed alone.
Book Review: Flyaway
Book review of “Flyaway” (2009) by Suzie Gilbert.