Books & Gifts

This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America.

From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world.

Dimensions: 0.9" H x 8.1" L x 6.2" W
Hardcover
Weight: 1.3 lbs
224 pages
Written by Ellen Blackstone, Emily Poole
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Join naturalist Leigh Calvez as she explores the secret world of owls, from owl-watching to avian science--often in the dead of night. These creatures have a certain mystery about them, which is just part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez relays scientific facts and observations in entertaining, accessible ways while also exploring questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology.

Dimensions: 0.7" H x 7.4" L x 5.4" W
Paperback
Weight: 0.52 lbs
224 pages
Written by Leigh Calvez
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

The latest in a successful line of "bibles," following The Beekeeper's Bible and the The Botanical Bible, this new volume has the broadest appeal yet. An elegant aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying, attracting, and caring for backyard birds, as well as crafting bird-friendly gardens and bird houses. With additional sections focused on everything from the bird life cycle to bird behavior, symbolism, and meaning in art, this authoritative book is brimming with engaging answers to all of your birdwatching questions.

Dimensions: 1.5" H x 9.8" L x 7.6" W
Hardcover
Weight: 3.85 lbs
416 pages
Written by Paul Sterry, Christopher Perrins, Sonya Patel Ellis, Dominic Couzens
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams