Books

Across Rivers, Seas, and Mountain Peaks, A Wildlife Biologist Brings Us on an Odyssey
March 20, 2019 — Read one of the more pensive moments from the new book ‘The Sun Is a Compass,’ which recounts the author's trek through the Arctic wilderness.
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 — By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.
A New Book Illustrates the Story of Birds on Every Continent
November 08, 2018 — Jane Kim's mural documents the rise of Aves across the world, while staying true to the artist’s aesthetic.
On the Job With the Tower of London's Ravenmaster
October 24, 2018 — In his remarkable new memoir, Christopher Skaife tells of the birds and the humble beginnings that have defined his eminent role in England.
Big-City Birding Is Hotter Than Ever
October 04, 2018 — The Urban Birder gives us the scoop on the budding movement and all the unlikely places you should be looking for birds in.
On Emu Pies, Riot Birds, and Roughing the Australian Outback
September 25, 2018 — In her intimate new book “How to Be a Good Creature,” Sy Montgomery finds the confluence between humanity and wildness.
A World Without Beavers Is a World Without Wildlife We Love
August 02, 2018 — The buck-toothed mammals are the best ecosystem engineers nature has to offer. Ben Goldfarb's exhaustive new book explains why.
Seven Birdy Books for Kids (and the Kid Inside of You)
July 30, 2018 — Summer is prime time to share the thrills of outdoor exploration with young ones.
What a Fateful Expedition to Alaska 100 Years Ago Can Teach Us Today
June 14, 2018 — In his new book "Tip of the Iceberg," Mark Adams explores glaciers, climate change, and a defining moment for turn-of-the-century conservation.
What It's Like to Hold a Baby Penguin
May 16, 2018 — Discover the adorable details in this excerpt from “Penguins in the Desert.”