Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
By: Christian Cooper
4.25
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video th…
Want to Read $ 14.99"Nor did I know back then that McCartney had written the song as an ode to Black women ("bird" being British slang for a pretty girl) at the pivotal moment of the civil rights struggle. That would only deepen my appreciation for "Blackbird"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"Nor did I know back then that McCartney had written the song as an ode to Black women ("bird" being British slang for a pretty girl) at the pivotal moment of the civil rights struggle. That would only deepen my appreciation for "Blackbird"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"Writing a memoir is akin to taking off one's clothes in public, and as I learned years ago in the amateur strip contest as Darren and the go-go boys cheered me on, success at such an endeavor can only happen when you've got a lot of people pulling for you."-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"Writing a memoir is akin to taking off one's clothes in public, and as I learned years ago in the amateur strip contest as Darren and the go-go boys cheered me on, success at such an endeavor can only happen when you've got a lot of people pulling for you."-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
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1. The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
By: Margaret Renkl
4.37
Format: 270 pages, Hardcover
From the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “h… read more
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2. James
By: Percival Everett
4.54
Format: 303 pages, Hardcover
A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , both harrowing and f… read more
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3. The Backyard Bird Chronicles
By: Amy Tan
4.14
Format: 320 pages, Flexibound
A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight. … read more
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"If there is anything I have learned these past six years, it is this: Each bird is surprising and thrilling in its own way. But the most special is the bird that pauses when it is eating, looks and a…"-Amy Tan, The Backyard Bird Chronicles
"The (Anna's Hummingbird) males are deadbeat dads that contribute nothing to making the nest, or to feeding either the female or the nestlings. They are off to find other females they can impress with…"-Amy Tan, The Backyard Bird Chronicles
"During daylight hours, they (Anna's Hummingbirds) feed every 15 minutes, be it tiny insects or nectar from flowers or feeders. If they don't consume food often enough, they can die during the day. If…"-Amy Tan, The Backyard Bird Chronicles
"I asked Bernd Heinrich if he knew why feeder birds, like finches, discard so many seeds. It turns out he and other scientiests did research on this back in the 1990s - of course, he did -measuring di…"-Amy Tan, The Backyard Bird Chronicles
4. North Woods
By: Daniel Mason
4.15
Format: 372 pages, Hardcover
A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those … read more
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5. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
By: James McBride
4.00
Format: 385 pages, Hardcover
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing de… read more
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6. What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds
By: Jennifer Ackerman
4.16
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
An instant New York Times bestseller! From the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a… read more
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7. Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
By: Christian Cooper
4.25
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video th… read more
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"Nor did I know back then that McCartney had written the song as an ode to Black women ("bird" being British slang for a pretty girl) at the pivotal moment of the civil rights struggle. That would onl…"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"Writing a memoir is akin to taking off one's clothes in public, and as I learned years ago in the amateur strip contest as Darren and the go-go boys cheered me on, success at such an endeavor can onl…"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"Beginning around 1910, The Great Migration saw some 6 million black people surge Northward, out of the states of the former Confederacy, spurred by the same thing that lies behind the yearly migratio…"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
"What makes birding such a phenomenon? Why not "mammaling" or insecting? Certainly those pursuits have their adherents, as the thousands who visit Africa on safari or who catalog butterflies can attes…"-Christian Cooper, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
8. Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery
By: Dorian Anderson
4.20
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
At a personal and professional crossroads, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love, and 618 … read more
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9. The (Big) Year That Flew By
By: Arjan Dwarshuis
3.84
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
An epic tale of one passionate birder’s record-breaking adventure through 40 countries over 6 conti… read more
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10. Birding to Change the World: A Memoir
By: Trish O'Kane
4.42
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, socia… read more
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11. The Feminist Bird Club's Birding for a Better World: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Nature
By: Sydney Anderson
4.16
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
“Through the Feminist Bird Club, Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson have walked the walk of inc… read more
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12. Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration
By: Rebecca Heisman
4.08
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology th… read more
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- animals
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- audiobook
13. Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
By: Camille T. Dungy
4.19
Format: 321 pages, Hardcover
A seminal work that expands how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National Boo… read more
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14. Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A heartwarming compassionate portrait of injured turtles, perfect for nature lovers.
By: Sy Montgomery
4.07
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
National Book Award finalist for The Soul of an Octopus and New York Times bestseller Sy Montgome… read more
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"Never give up on a turtle. Because turtles never give up."-Sy Montgomery, Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A heartwarming compassionate portrait of injured turtles, perfect for nature lovers.
15. The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness
By: Kenn Kaufman
4.23
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Renowned naturalist Kenn Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his … read more
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16. Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard
By: Joan E. Strassmann
3.67
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the specta… read more
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17. Birdgirl
By: Mya-Rose Craig
3.94
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Discover a powerful, evocative and urgent new young voice in nature writing*WINNER OF THE SOMERSET … read more
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18. Birding While Indian: A Mixed-Blood Memoir (Machete)
By: Thomas C. Gannon
4.15
Format: 255 pages, Kindle Edition
“A fascinating search for personal and cultural identity.” —KirkusThomas C. Gannon’s Birding While … read more
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19. A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save Our Vanishing Birds
By: Anders Gyllenhaal
4.20
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss … read more
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20. Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
By: Heather Wolf
4.32
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
“Packed with excellent photos and tips, deeply relatable anecdotes, and a palpable sense of joy, th… read more
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"Not all birds need fresh water to drink . . . gulls and albatross have salt glands that allow them to drink seawater and expel the salt."-Heather Wolf, Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
"Not all birds need fresh water to drink. Some can stay hydrated through their food. Desert-dwelling Black-throated Sparrows, for example, obtain water from their diet of juicy insects and succulents.…"-Heather Wolf, Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
21. Keep Looking Up: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching
By: Tammah Watts
3.92
Format: 163 pages, Kindle Edition
A warm, welcoming guide to birdwatching and its therapeutic and healing effects from a licensed the… read more
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