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Extreme Birder
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Author : Lynn E. Barber
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2011-03-17
Extreme Birder written by Lynn E. Barber and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-17 with Nature categories.
One woman . . . one year . . . 723 species of birds. . . In 2008, Lynn Barber's passion for birding led her to drive, fly, sail, walk, stalk, and sit in search of birds in twenty-five states and three provinces. Traveling more than 175,000 miles, she set a twenty-first century record at the time, second to only one other person in history. Over 272 days, Barber observed 723 species of birds in North America north of Mexico, recording a remarkable 333 new species in January but, with the dwindling returns typical to Big Year birding, only eight in December, a month that found her crisscrossing the continent from Texas to Newfoundland, from Washington to Ontario. In the months between, she felt every extreme of climate, well-being, and emotion. But, whether finally spotting an elusive Blue Bunting or seeing three species of eiders in a single day, she was also challenged, inspired, and rewarded by nearly every experience. Barber's journal from her American Birding Association-sanctioned Big Year covers the highlights of her treks to forests, canyons, mountain ranges, deserts, oceans, lakes, and numerous spots in between. Written in the informal style of a diary, it captures the detail, humor, challenges, and fun of a good adventure travelogue and also conveys the remarkable diversity of North American birds and habitat. For actual or would-be “travel birders,” Lynn Barber’s Extreme Birder provides a fascinating, binoculars-eye view of one of the best-loved pastimes of nature lovers everywhere. "Lynn Barber challenges a traditionally male-dominated pursuit--the birding big year--and is successful beyond her wildest dreams. She is an inspiration for all who love adventure, nature, and birds."--Lynn Hassler, author, Birds of the American Southwest
Kingbird Highway
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Author : Kenn Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2006-04-11
Kingbird Highway written by Kenn Kaufman and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-11 with Nature categories.
An ornithologist’s account of his youthful, year-long, cross-country birdwatching adventure: “A fascinating memoir of an obsession.” —Booklist At sixteen, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of the high school where he was student council president and hit the road, hitching back and forth across America, from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Mexico. Maybe not all that unusual a thing to do in the seventies, but what Kenn was searching for was a little different: not sex, drugs, God, or even self, but birds. A report of a rare bird would send him hitching nonstop from Pacific to Atlantic and back again. When he was broke he would pick fruit or do odd jobs to earn the fifty dollars or so that would last him for weeks. His goal was to set a record—most North American species seen in a year—but along the way he began to realize that at this breakneck pace he was only looking, not seeing. What had been a game became a quest for a deeper understanding of the natural world. Kingbird Highway is a unique coming-of-age story, combining a lyrical celebration of nature with wild, and sometimes dangerous, adventures, starring a colorful cast of characters.
Field Notes From An Unintentional Birder
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Author : Julia Zarankin
language : en
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Release Date : 2020-09-12
Field Notes From An Unintentional Birder written by Julia Zarankin and has been published by Douglas & McIntyre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When Julia Zarankin saw her first red-winged blackbird at the age of thirty-five, she didn’t expect that it would change her life. Recently divorced and auditioning hobbies during a stressful career transition, she stumbled on birdwatching, initially out of curiosity for the strange breed of humans who wear multi-pocketed vests, carry spotting scopes and discuss the finer points of optics with disturbing fervour. What she never could have predicted was that she would become one of them. Not only would she come to identify proudly as a birder, but birding would ultimately lead her to find love, uncover a new language and lay down her roots. Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder tells the story of finding meaning in midlife through birds. The book follows the peregrinations of a narrator who learns more from birds than she ever anticipated, as she begins to realize that she herself is a migratory species: born in the former Soviet Union, growing up in Vancouver and Toronto, studying and working in the United States and living in Paris. Coming from a Russian immigrant family of concert pianists who believed that the outdoors were for “other people,” Julia Zarankin recounts the challenges and joys of unexpectedly discovering one’s wild side and finding one’s tribe in the unlikeliest of places. Zarankin’s thoughtful and witty anecdotes illuminate the joyful experience of a new discovery and the surprising pleasure to be found while standing still on the edge of a lake at six a.m. In addition to confirmed nature enthusiasts, this book will appeal to readers of literary memoir, offering keen insight on what it takes to find one’s place in the world.
Kingbird Highway
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Author : Kenn Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2000
Kingbird Highway written by Kenn Kaufman and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
At 16, Kaufman dropped out of high school and started hitching across America in an effort to see the most birds in a year. "Kingbird Highway" is a unique coming-of-age story, combining a lyrical celebration of nature with wild adventures and some unbelievable characters.
Birding Without Borders
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Author : Noah Strycker
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Press
Release Date : 2018-09-01
Birding Without Borders written by Noah Strycker and has been published by Souvenir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-01 with Nature categories.
One of the Guardian's Best Paperbacks of November 'Astonishing ... If by chance you can't meet these 6,042 species yourself, this book is a close second' Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds 'Even readers who wouldn't know a marvellous spatuletail from a southern ground hornbill will be awed' Publishers Weekly Noah Strycker set himself a goal: to become the first person to see half the world's 10,000 species of bird in one year. With an itinerary covering 41 countries, spanning all seven continents, and armed with a backpack, binoculars and a series of one-way tickets, he sets out on the greatest adventure in the birding world. Along the way he meets a colourful cast of fellow birders - and discovers a world of blood-sucking leeches, chronic sleep deprivation, floods, war zones, ecologic devastation and conservation triumphs. Vivid, charming and full of wonder, Birding Without Borders is a celebration of passion, exploration and the birders' ethos that, if you keep your eyes and mind open, you never know what you might see.
The Blues Go Extreme Birding
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Author : Carol Malnor
language : en
Publisher: Blues Go Birding
Release Date : 2011
The Blues Go Extreme Birding written by Carol Malnor and has been published by Blues Go Birding this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Are you looking for a way to introduce a young child to the wonderful world of birds? The BLUES series offers solid information about birds in a delightful, entertaining package to inspire a future generation of birders. The five intrepid BLUES are caricatures of little bluebirds, yet the featured REAL birds are accurate and carefully researched. In this volume, the Bird X-Games are coming soon. Sammi, thesportster, is determined to enter. "But I don't have a clue what to do," she worried. In her quest, Sammi and the other BLUES travel the globe to see the most "extreme" birds--the fastest-moving, longest migrating,deepest-diving, and many other record-holders. And in the process, they discoverthat they have become X-treme themselves. X-citing!
Birder S Guide To Pennsylvania
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Author : Paula Ford
language : en
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Release Date : 1995-02-01
Birder S Guide To Pennsylvania written by Paula Ford and has been published by Taylor Trade Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-02-01 with Nature categories.
This book takes the reader to almost 200 parks, refuges, and hot spots for migratory and resident birds throughout Pennsylvania. Details on 7 geographical regions—including 34 maps—make this the most comprehensive, statewide guide available to Pennsylvania birding sites.
1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know
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Author : Sharon Stiteler
language : en
Publisher: Running Press
Release Date : 2013-04-30
1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know written by Sharon Stiteler and has been published by Running Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-30 with Nature categories.
Bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in America, and 1,001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know is the first photographic guide and fact book written in a humorous conversational tone that appeals to every age and skill level. Replete with sound information, 1,001 Secrets will expose many birding myths: a bald eagle cannot carry off a four-month old baby, and crows do not go sledding for fun. This accessible guide includes fun facts, such as where certain birds got their names, how birds eat, how they find a life partner, and how they build a home for the chicks. Other useful information includes identification tips, migration patterns, and where the best birding vacation spots are. Packed with full-color photos, 1,001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know is a fun, informative read for every bird watcher.
Birding For Beginners
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Author : Sheila Buff
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2010-05-04
Birding For Beginners written by Sheila Buff and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-04 with Nature categories.
The essential companion to any birder's field guide Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature’s ways with so little effort—if one knows what to look for. Birding for Beginners opens the world of birding to the novice in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding. This updated edition includes a new chapter on birding online and features detailed chapters on equipment, identification techniques, birding “by ear,” where to view birds, field guides, optics, and other essentials to get the beginner quickly into the field to identify birds. Especially valuable are chapters on bird behaviors such as feeding, flight, courting and breeding, nesting, and migration—informing the beginner not only about what kind of bird is on the other end of the binoculars, but what it is up to as well.
The Mindful Birder S Journal
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Author : Keith Paluso III
language : en
Publisher: Rock Point Gift & Stationery
Release Date : 2024-03-12
The Mindful Birder S Journal written by Keith Paluso III and has been published by Rock Point Gift & Stationery this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-12 with categories.
Practice mindfulness while recording the movements of birds through the seasons with this easy-to-use birding journal. Transform your life by becoming a mindful birder today! Settle into your favorite chair in your backyard or discover new and thriving sanctuaries nearby as you flick through this pocket-sized birding journal. Complete with a crash course on how to be a better birder, beginner and advanced birders learn facts about 24 specific birds with tracker pages to log personal experiences. Tracker pages include: Bird name, both common and scientific Bird song Date and location Time and atmosphere Observations of bird actions Your own musings And more! Organized by the seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) learn how to identify the different species of birds, mating and migration habits, nesting habits, and favorite foods. Every bird you come across has a life lesson you can apply to your own life. The 24 birds mentioned comes with two prompt pages each to aid in self-discovery or to give you a place to write down your thoughts when your mind feels too full. If you're looking for a new routine to better your time and mind, try birds as a muse for a nature-filled, meaningful, and inspirational life. Remember your birding adventures with mindful field notes pages where you can doodle your experiences, write detailed notes, and/or paste in mementos that won't be missed. Also, to help you remember the different bird songs, included are fun phonetic spellings for each bird. On the empty observation pages, try your hand at it so the next time you hear a bird singing, you'll know which one it is. This journal is all about taking the time to be present and in the moment; stopping to think and breathe so that you can make better decisions for you and those around you. If seeking a deeply mindful experience or a new hobby that'll get you outside, try this birding journal and witness the beautiful world of birds today.