July-August 2008 Issue

Gentle Giant
September 06, 2011 — On the centennial of Roger Tory Peterson’s birth, most of the attention will center on his classic field guides. But a protégé and friend also celebrates him as a temperate activist who inspired generations of birders and n
Creature Comforts
September 06, 2011 — Using high-speed photography and a pure white background, a new book makes a visceral connection between us and our fellow beings’ beauty and emotion.
Audubon's Field Guide to Birding Trails
December 17, 2014 — There are a lot of species to see out there. Here are four sets of regional birding trails to guide you to some of the country's great spots.
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