The following is a review of A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Hawai’i by Jim Denny. Stacia and Eddie are going to Hawaii in May and are trying to find as many books and other resources on Hawaiian natural history. A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Hawai’i provides a comprehensive look into the
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The state of Hawai’i offers an amazing diversity of birds in a fantasy-like setting of beauty. The oldest of the main islands, Kaua’i, is often said to be the best for birders and nature lovers. The Birds of Kaua’i by Jim Denny covers the various birds found on The Garden Island, from the native forest
The following is a review of Hawaiian Birds of the Sea by Robert J. Shallenberger. Stacia and Eddie are going to Hawaii in May and are trying to find as many books and other resources on Hawaiian natural history.
Stacia and I are honeymooning in May in Hawaii (Kaua’i and the Big Island). We have been researching all sorts of information on the natural areas we hope to explore. The following is a review of a book I received for Christmas, The Birdwatcher’s Guide to Hawai’i by Rick Soehren. Although it was published in
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Birds of the Middle East: Second Edition [Princeton Field Guides] by Richard Porter and Simon Aspinall is the update from the 1996 edition. The guide covers the following areas: Bahrain, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Palestinian territories (West Bank & Gaza), the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
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As bird conservation promoters we are always looking for resources that inspire, educate, and enthrall birders and nature lovers of every variety. To find a book that encompasses so much information about bird conservation in such an easily digestible way is almost a dream come true. But we’re not dreaming! The American Bird Conservancy has
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The Scoop from Bird Poop: 35 Years of Wild Bird Rescues (Wildlife Birds Birdwatching) is a collection of 84 tales of bird rescues. The stories come from author Bebe McCasland’s weekly column “Bird Poop” that is still being printed in The Big Spring Herald (Big Spring, Texas). Don’t worry though, the stories aren’t about bird
In our ongoing quest to become more well-rounded naturalists and promote the great outdoors in areas besides birding, we were delighted to get a copy of Mammals of North America: Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides) from Princeton University Press. This is a perfect guide for naturalists of all ages and skill levels. Mammals of North
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