Pete Dunne on Bird Watching: the How-to, Where-to, and When-to of Birding. - book review

Novice and accomplished birders alike turn to Dunne for lessons in the art of bird watching. NOW in this beginner's guide, he covers all the basics, from what to look for when viewing birds to where to look for them. In a text full of anecdotes and warm wit, he discusses how to attract avian creatures to one's yard and how not to scare them away. Explanations of how best to identify a specimen are clear, as are the tips for selecting the best equipment. A concluding section details Dunne's favorite ideas for better birding. HM, 2003, 334 p., b&w photos/illus., paperback, $12.00.

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Who is this bird (help) (9 posts)
by Robert - Last post on: 12-15-03 17:49
First let me say that I know absolutely nothing about birds, so any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. We moved to NE Tennessee about 4 months ago. There is a white bird that lives on the antenna mount on our chimney. The people that used to live here say this bird has been hangin... (Read More)

Can anyone identify this breed of duck? (2 posts)
by Jenny - Last post on: 07-27-03 08:01
Could anyone help me to identify this duck breed and tell me anything about the breed, value etc http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/avondale/quack/duck.jpg Thanks in advance. Jenny ... (Read More)

Re: microchipping (2 posts)
by Louis - Last post on: 01-19-04 07:55
John Hines writes: > "Jennifer" wrote: > >> >>> Microchipping is introducing a foreign body into your pet and can have >>dire >>> results. >> >> >>I microchip all of my pets, and have done so for years. I also made it a >>point to microchip all the rescues taken in (I used to run a s... (Read More)