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Mrs. Moreau’s Warbler by Stephen Moss

November 9, 2018 by Carrie 1 Comment

Mrs. Moreau’s Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names is a bit different than earlier efforts I’ve seen in this line. Those books – notably...

From the Archives, Reviews

Birds of Central America: A Field Guide Review

November 6, 2018 by Donna 4 Comments

One field guide, seven countries. It actually makes a lot of sense, the geographic features of the isthmus between North America (including Mexico, because...

Birding, Food, Reviews

Trinity Brewing Company: You Never Even Call Me By My Name

November 2, 2018 by Tristan Lowery No Comments

Hallowe’en was two days ago, but today is All Souls’ Day and the Day of the Dead, so let’s continue the Hallowtide celebration for...

Food, Reviews

Sand Point Family Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon (2015 Lodi Appellation)

October 26, 2018 by Tristan Lowery No Comments

At last count, there are 25 species of birds named for U.S. states, with varying degrees of geographical relevance (sorry, Tennessee Warbler). But only...

Birding, Food, Reviews

Ravenswood Winery: Besieged (2014)

October 5, 2018 by Tristan Lowery 3 Comments

It’s no secret that beer and wine share a common heritage that dates back to the earliest days of human civilization. Both drinks are...

Blue tit approaches a nest behind a vent with food

Reviews

How to Be an Urban Birder by David Lindo

September 14, 2018 by Carrie 2 Comments

I know this isn’t how you’re supposed to judge, but this book has a cover photo of a Jackdaw chowing down on chips* and...

Birds, Food, Reviews

Breakside Brewery: Breakside IPA

by Tristan Lowery No Comments

The Northern Hemisphere hops harvest of 2018 is well underway.* In my own small way, I’ve been busy this week doing my part in...

Reviews

“Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman

September 13, 2018 by Dragan No Comments

Speckled Woods are found through most of Palearctic. Two inches across, they are grey-brown with creamy spots, which are brighter and more yellowish in...

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