Bird Nerd Book Club

Jeff Ollerton's Birds and Flowersexplores the relationships between plants and birds which first emerged at least 50 million years ago and over time have influenced the evolution of both groups.This groundbreaking book is the first to deal with pollinating birds in all their diversity, involving almost 1,390 avian species interacting with tens of thousands of different plants.

Gretchen Newberry's The Nighthawk Evening focuses on the bird itself—its complex conservation status and cultural significance—and the larger, often hidden world of nocturnal animals. Along the way, she gives readers insight into the daily life of a scientist, especially one who works primarily at night. The Nighthawk’s Evening uses one scientist and one species to explo

Jordan Spalding's Black-throated Blue Warbler looks into the life of a female black-throated blue warbler throughout a single breeding season, from migration to migration. It is an exploration of the natural environment and a celebration of the tenacity of life. As well as delving into where the natural sciences meet the natural world and the impact we have on the places we wo

Susan Myers, The Bird Name Book, is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides

Trish O'Kane's Birding to Change the World details the astonishing science of bird life, from migration and parenting to the territorial defense strategies that influenced her own activism. A warm and compelling weave of science and social engagement, this is the story of an improbably band of bird lovers who saved their park. And it is a blueprint for muscular citizenshi

Cameron Cox's Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide published by Princeton University Press, is the essential identification guide to the terns, noddies, and skimmers of North America. Covering every species and featuring hundreds of high-quality color images, this book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in this charismatic but sometimes challenging group of s

Find More Birds by Heather Wolf is a gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before.

Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park, edited by Douglas W. Smith, Lauren E. Walker, and Katherine E. Duffy, explores a beloved national treasure: Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each

Finding W. H. Hudson by Conor Mark Jameson came about due to an imposing, life-size oil painting dominates the main meeting room at the RSPB’s base in the heart of England: ‘the man above the fireplace’ – always present, rarely mentioned. Curious about the person in the portrait, the author began a quest to rediscover William Henry Hudson (1841–1922). It became a mission

Curlew Moon by Mary Colwell is the chronicles of her impressive journey, weaving a wonderfully told story of the experiences on her walk, interspersed with the natural history of this most impressive of birds that has fascinated us for millennia. Colwell started walking in the early spring when birds were first arriving on their breeding grounds in the west of Ireland, walking thro