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New Arrival: Handbook of Western Palearctic Birds: Passerines. Two-volume set

The most complete and comprehensive photographic handbook to the passerines of the Western Palearctic.

Jamie Hale, October 09, 2018

New Arrival: Tawny Frogmouth, Second Edition

A comprehensive study of the tawny frogmouth, one of Australia's most intriguing and endearing birds.

Jamie Hale, October 09, 2018

New Arrival: North American Ducks, Geese & Swans: An Identification Guide

A book review of North American Ducks, Geese & Swans: An Identification Guide by Frank S. Todd

Jamie Hale, September 26, 2018

New Arrival: Bird Song: Biological Themes and Variations. Second Edition

Understanding how and why birds communicate with the elaborate vocalizations we call song.

The study of bird song, biological production and perception, how song develops, and many more topics covered.

Jamie Hale, September 12, 2018

New Arrival: For the Birds: American Ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice

The first book-length biography to shed light on Nice's pioneering intellectual journey.

A full-length biography on a pioneering woman ornithologist.

Jamie Hale, September 10, 2018

New Arrival: Birds in the Ancient World: Winged Words

A fresh account of Ancient Greek and Roman civilization illustrated through the relationship between humankind and birds.

A fresh account of Ancient Greek and Roman civilization illustrated through the relationship between humankind and birds.

Jamie Hale, September 04, 2018

New Arrival: Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand

A comprehensive but compact photographic field guide.

A photographic field guide to the birds, mammals, wildlife and flora of New Zealand.

Jamie Hale, August 30, 2018

New Arrival: Canids of the World

Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, and Their Relatives

The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's canids.

Jamie Hale, August 29, 2018

New Arrival-Taking Flight: A History of Birds and People in the Heart of America

A history of humans and birds in the American Midwest.

A dynamic account of ornithological history in America's heartland.

Jamie Hale, August 27, 2018

New Arrival: How to Be an Urban Birder

The first guide to urban birding in the UK, from The Urban Birder himself, David Lindo.

Jamie Hale, August 24, 2018