Bird Nerd Book Club

Sophie Osborn's Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds is the story of one woman’s remarkable work with a trio of charismatic, endangered bird species—and her discoveries about the devastating threats that imperil them. A wildlife biologist and birder, Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive s...

Geoff Wisner's A Year of Birds is a work of art as well as a work of literature. With 150 watercolors and field sketches by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, the author of numerous Audubon Field Guides, Henry David Thoreau's writings on birds are showcased in a way never seen before. Unlike previous collections, the observations in...

Sarah T. Dubb's, Birding with Benefits , published by Gallery Books is a romance novel about a divorcée who embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy and sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life. Newly divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, clichés be damned. So when a friend asks her to “partner” with his buddy John for...

Jeff Ollerton's Birds and Flowers explores the relationships between plants and birds which first emerged at least 50 million years ago and over time have influenced the evolution of both groups. This groundbreaking book is the first to deal with pollinating birds in all their diversity, involving almost 1,390 avian species interacting with tens of thousands of different plants. It rescues th...

Gretchen Newberry's The Nighthawk Evening focuses on the bird itself—its complex conservation status and cultural significance—and the larger, often hidden world of nocturnal animals. Along the way, she gives readers insight into the daily life of a scientist, especially one who works primarily at night. The Nighthawk’s Evening uses one scientist and one species to explore the challenges, dis...

Jordan Spalding's Black-throated Blue Warbler looks into the life of a female black-throated blue warbler throughout a single breeding season, from migration to migration. It is an exploration of the natural environment and a celebration of the tenacity of life.  As well as delving into where the natural sciences meet the natural world and the impact we have on the places we work to protect....

Susan Myers, The Bird Name Book , is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of p...

Trish O'Kane's Birding to Change the World details the astonishing science of bird life, from migration and parenting to the territorial defense strategies that influenced her own activism. A warm and compelling weave of science and social engagement, this is the story of an improbably band of bird lovers who saved their park. And it is a blueprint for muscular citizenship, powered by jo...

Cameron Cox's Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide published by Princeton University Press, is the essential identification guide to the terns, noddies, and skimmers of North America. Covering every species and featuring hundreds of high-quality color images, this book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in this charismatic but sometimes challenging group of seabirds.  Suppor...

Find More Birds   by Heather Wolf is a gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before.   Support the show Connect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @Hannahgoesbirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: h...

Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park , edited by Douglas W. Smith, Lauren E. Walker, and Katherine E. Duffy, explores a beloved national treasure: Yellowstone National Park.  Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While m...

Finding W. H. Hudson by Conor Mark Jameson came about due to an imposing, life-size oil painting dominates the main meeting room at the RSPB’s base in the heart of England: ‘the man above the fireplace’ – always present, rarely mentioned. Curious about the person in the portrait, the author began a quest to rediscover William Henry Hudson (1841–1922). It became a mission of restoration: stitching...

Curlew Moon by Mary Colwell is the chronicles of her impressive journey, weaving a wonderfully told story of the experiences on her walk, interspersed with the natural history of this most impressive of birds that has fascinated us for millennia. Colwell started walking in the early spring when birds were first arriving on their breeding grounds in the west of Ireland, walking through to Wales whe...

Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay   by Merilyn Simonds is a remarkable biography of an extraordinary woman — a Swedish aristocrat who survived the Russian Revolution to become an internationally renowned naturalist, one of the first to track the mid-century decline of songbirds. Read my GoodReads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/47828201...

101 Curious Tales of East African Birds offers bite-size stories about fascinating birds featuring cutting-edge research.  And is packed with stunning photographs of East African birds, both iconic and little known. Read my GoodReads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61728879 Support the show Connect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @Hannahgoesbirding Facebook: @Hannahan...

Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees is the first guide from Cin-Ty Lee, illustrated by Andrew Birch that covers a difficult group of birds for beginners through expert birders. Read my GoodReads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5403080039 Support the show Connect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @Hannahgoesbirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGo...

Julia's first book, Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder , is a Canadian bestseller published by Douglas & McIntyre in 2020.  Check out Julia's website for more! Read my GoodReads review here:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5500906054 Support the show Connect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @Hannahgoesbirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at Hann...

Jen Bristol's new book, Cemetery Birding, is an unexpected guide to birding some amazing spots that don't get visited too often. Check out this link for more! Support the show Connect with me at... GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @Hannahgoesbirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com Get a discount at Bute...

Welcome to the Bird Nerd Book Club! Hannah, from Hannah and Erik Go Birding, is bringing you a brand new podcast all about the fascinating bird-related books.  Check out each episode to hear from an author about their books. Check out the Bird Nerd Book Club each month.  And connect with me here on Twitter or via email hannahanderikgobirding@gmail.com. Support the show Connect with me at... GoodRe...