Birds
Interest in birds and bird-watching took flight during the pandemic, and shows no sign of slowing. Enjoy suggested resources on birds and bird-watching with this list created by a librarian at The Seattle Public Library for bird lovers in the Seattle area and beyond. Annotations by staff, review source, or publisher as noted. (March 2024)
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What An Owl Knows
In this captivating survey of what makes an owl an owl and how different species “owl” in disparate ways, Ackerman delves into the biology and natural history of owls around the globe. (Booklist)
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The Feminist Bird Club's Birding for A Better World
A celebration of birding as an inclusive activity for everyone, from organizing members of the Feminist Bird Club. (Publisher description)
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All About Birds Northwest
A general introduction to birdwatching and birds of the Northwest. (staff annotation)
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Birds and Us
Ornithologist Birkhead delivers a master class in this fascinating look at humans’ evolving relationship with birds, tracking over the course of 12 millennia as birds went from being the objects of art and veneration to sources of food and sport, and the current subject of study and conservation. (Publishers Weekly)
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Better Living Through Birding
This remarkable story will resonate with birders, nature lovers, and everyone who has been made to feel as though they’re outside the mainstream. (Booklist)
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Birdgirl
Craig, known for her Birdgirl blog, environmental activism, and racial equity work, shares stories of her early birding days. (Library Journal)
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Best Little Book of Birds Coastal Washington
This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make the Washington coast the natural wonder that it is. (Publisher description)
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Birding While Indian
In a memoir structured around a list of birds seen over 50+ years, Gannon reflects on the purpose he found in bird-watching and shares personal stories of growing up part-Lakota on the Great Plains. (staff annotation)
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The Private Lives of Public Birds
Through 15 essays, each of which illuminates the life of a single species and its relationship to humans, a dedicated birdwatcher and teacher draws us into his enchanted world of these not-so-ordinary birds where we learn to understand what they're saying. (NoveList)
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Birds of the West
Using her paintings as a launching point, local author and artist Hashimoto encourages readers not only how to observe birds more carefully but also effectively translate their specific characteristics through various artistic methods. (staff annotation)
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