book review

Cuba is on my mind.  It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. 26…

Here are some things I’ve learned from the Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean by…

Birding for the Curious: The Easiest Way for Anyone to Explore the Incredible World of Birds by Nate Swick brings…

I came late to bird feeding, and when I was finally able to put out a “thistle” sock and a…

In a nice moment of serendipity, my review copy of Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast by Steve N.G….

One of the recurring discussions in the world of nature writing is the problem of tone. Given the sheer magnitude…

There is GISS and there is Birding by Impression and they are not the same.  GISS—general impression, size, shape—is intuitive,…

Owls are among the birds with the greatest power to fascinate non-birders, for good and ill. From the ancient Greeks…

Last month woodpeckers, this month penguins.  Some are cute, some are dignified (and royal!). None fly, most are curious and…

Dominic Couzens is a prolific writer who has published tens of books on birds and birding in addition to his…