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A young woman outside near a river holds a tripod and spotting scope and looks at the camera.
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Mya-Rose Craig’s Search for Family Amid an Extraordinary Life of World Birding

By Nicholas Cannariato
August 15, 2023 — Birdgirl, a memoir by the 21-year-old birder and activist, is an affecting story of a daughter seeking her parents as they, together, seek birds.
Waterfowl on a pond seen through tall grass, the end of a gun visible in the foreground.
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Two New Books By Unlikely Advocates Make the Conservation Case for Hunting

By Andy McGlashen
May 09, 2023 — A birder and a Brooklynite examine their opposition to hunting, give it a try, and—finding a deeper sense of stewardship—urge others to reconsider.
A flock of Sandhill Cranes fly in a line against a blue sky, the moon in the background.
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‘Flight Paths’ Unfurls the Wondrous History of Migration Science

By Philip Kiefer
March 10, 2023 — A new book details how amateur birders and bird-loving scientists pieced together the true story of avian migration.
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A New Book Explores Our Disdain for Pests

By Kharishar Kahfi
February 09, 2023 — Journalist Bethany Brookshire argues that the idea of a “pest” is more about humans’ view of unwanted animals than the critters themselves.
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Ziggy Marley Is Here to Teach Kids About ‘Vulture Culture’

By Jason Gregg
April 26, 2022 — A new children’s book by the musician and his wife, Orly, aims to educate youth on the threats the birds face and the vital ecological role they play.
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Master Falconer Rodney Stotts Extols the 'Healing Power of Wildlife'

By Erin Berger
February 09, 2022 — Stotts' new memoir details his unlikely journey to the ancient art. Now, his dream is to inspire more people like him to discover a love for raptors.
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Jessica Hernandez on Why Western Environmentalism Won’t Save Us

By Erin Berger
January 24, 2022 — The Indigenous scientist's new book models a holistic approach to conservation that centers Indigenous worldviews.
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5 New Climate Books to Empower Teens and Help Turn Anxiety into Action

By Lauren Leffer
December 15, 2021 — Climate change is happening—and it's scary. But these nonfiction reads prove people all over can come together for a brighter future.
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This New Field Guide Aims to Change Your Mind About Pigeons

By Carlyn Kranking
October 26, 2021 — Cartoonist and author Rosemary Mosco shines a witty and compassionate spotlight on what she calls "the world's most misunderstood bird."
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Eleven New Birdy and Nature-Themed Books for Kids

By Susan Cosier
October 01, 2021 — These picture books are sure to delight and inspire young readers.