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  • A Foreboding of Petrels

    Birder Murder Mysteries

    by Steve Burrows ...
    Series series Birder Murder Mysteries
    On suspension and unable to work, DCI Domenic Jejeune finds his attention snared by an unexplained death at an Antarctic research base. Meanwhile, DS Danny Maik investigates a string of arson attacks in Norfolk.When a corpse is discovered in a bird hide, Danny’s investigation escalates. It appears the body links the two enquiries, but the men are unable to share information. As they attempt to ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Pocket Guide to Birds of Namibia

    by Ian Sinclair ...
    This compact, easy-to-use guide features more than 350 of the most conspicuous and commonly seen birds in Namibia. It offers: concise identification text, full-colour photographs of all species covered, up-to-date distribution maps, an informative introduction featuring the ‘specials’ of the key birding destinations in Namibia. An ideal introduction and travelling companion for birders in or ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Genius of Birds

    **“Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of ‘bird brains,’ [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . .” —New York Times Book Review“A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence.” —*Scientific AmericanAn award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess***Birds are astonishingly ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition: Afterword by Robert Macfarlane

    Reissue of J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967. Greeted with acclaim, it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize, the pre-eminent literary prize of the time. Luminaries such as Ted Hughes, Barry Lopez and Andrew Motion have cited it ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • 12 Birds to Save Your Life

    Nature's Lessons in Happiness

    Discover the healing power of nature through the stories of these characterful birds, whose song is never far away . . .LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE'A lyrical and life-affirming book that teaches us as much about birds as it does ourselves - a balm for the soul' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path'Totally absorbing and completely engaging on so many levels . . . Charlie has opened my ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • A Siege of Bitterns

    A Birder Murder Mystery: Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015

    by Steve Burrows ...
    Series series Birder Murder Mysteries
    Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015In this first Birder Murder mystery newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers to flush out suspects in the brutal murder of a renowned ecological activistNewly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers. Indeed his success has elevated him into a poster boy for the police. The ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Wild Duck Chase

    Inside the Strange and Wonderful World of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest

    THE WILD DUCK CHASE is the basis for “The Million Dollar Duck,” a documentary feature film, directed by Brian Golden Davis and written by Martin J. Smith, premiering at The Slamdance Film Festival in January 2016. The book takes readers into the peculiar world of competitive duck painting as it played out during the 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Contest-the only juried art competition run by the U.S. ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • All Things Reconsidered

    My Birding Adventures

    Roger Tory Peterson’s unique perspective on birding comes to life in these highly personal narratives. Here he relates his adventures during a lifetime of birding and traveling the world to observe and record nature. Though Peterson was widely known for his illustrations, this collection reminds us to reconsider his accomplishments as a photographer, for Peterson was nearly as passionate about ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World

    by Matt Kracht ...
    Let's face it—all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside.Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht ... Read more

    $9.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Bird Life

    A Guide to the Study of Our Common Birds

    From the sparrow to the starling, the woodpecker to the warbler, the eagle to the egret, and every species in between, birds are some of the most plentiful and most diverse creatures in North America. Soaring high above us, these winged beauties have long been a source of fascination and enchantment.While dozens of studies and field guides have been written, few provide a better-rounded overview ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Backyard Bird Sanctuary

    A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Wild Bird Habitat at Home

    Identify beautiful birds right in the comfort of your backyard with this illustrated, easy-to-use introductory guide to birding.Ever wonder how to attract beautiful birds right to your backyard? Now you can create a bird-watching paradise with this accessible guidebook that teaches you everything you need to know about welcoming your new feathered friends and how to care for them while they’re ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Crow Planet

    Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness

    There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both an indicator of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. Crow Planet reminds us that we do not need to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Rather, even in the suburbs and cities where we live we are surrounded by wild life such as crows, and through observing them we can enhance our ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • In the Company of Crows and Ravens

    Crows and people share similar traits and social strategies. To a surprising extent, to know the crow is to know ourselves.”-from the PrefaceFrom the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those of Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that crows and ravens influence human culture. Yet this influence is not unidirectional, say the authors  of this ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Alex & Me

    How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

    New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of North American Birds: An Essential Guide To Common Birds Of North America (Mobi Reference)

    The Encyclopedia of North American Birds describes and illustrates over 1,000 birds, from the Trumpeter Swan to the Bald Eagle. With over 5,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every birder from the novice to the experienced observer.FEATURES: Information about each North American Bird. Over 30,000 color photographs. Intuitive navigation: navigate from Table of Contents or search for ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mind of the Raven

    Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds

    Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Owls of the Eastern Ice

    A Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl

    A New York Times Notable Book of 2020Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General NonfictionA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book AwardA Best Book of the Year: NPR, ... ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Hidden Lives of Owls

    The Science and Spirit of Nature's Most Elusive Birds

    by Leigh Calvez ...
    **“You’ll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever.” —Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and The Soul of an OctopusIn this New York Times bestseller, Leigh Calvez explores the night forest to uncover the secret lives of owls in this illuminating book for birders, animal lovers, and readers of H is for Hawk.**Join a naturalist on her adventures ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

    by Matt Kracht ...
    National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller ListsPerfect book for the birder and anti-birder alikeA humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Peregrine: The Hill of Summer & Diaries: The Complete Works of J. A. Baker

    by J. A. Baker ...
    J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writingDespite the association of peregrines with the wild, outer reaches of the British Isles, The Peregrine is set on the flat marshes of the Essex coast, where J A Baker spent a long winter looking and writing about the visitors from the uplands – peregrines that spend the winter hunting the huge flocks of pigeons and waders that share the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Birdology

    Adventures with a Pack of Hens, a Peck of Pigeons, Cantankerous Crows, Fierce Falcons, Hip Hop Parrots, Baby Hummingbirds, and One Murderously Big Living Dinosaur (t)

    by Sy Montgomery ...
    Meet the ladies: a flock of smart, affectionate, highly individualistic chickens who visit their favorite neighbors, devise different ways to hide from foxes, and mob the author like she’s a rock star. In these pages you’ll also meet Maya and Zuni, two orphaned baby hummingbirds who hatched from eggs the size of navy beans, and who are little more than air bubbles fringed with feathers. Their ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of North America, Second Edition

    Series series Peterson Field Guides
    A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the Peterson ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Bird Way

    A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think

    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think.“There is the mammal way and there is the bird way.” But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • AMNH Birds of North America

    by DK ...
    Series series DK North American Bird Guides
    The ultimate photographic guide to more than 650 species of bird found in North America.Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird-watcher, this beautiful bird-watching book includes stunning full-color photographs of over 650 birds, revealing each species with unrivaled clarity. A lavish introduction describes bird characteristics and behavior, while stunning full-color photographs ... Read more

    $14.99 USD