On Tuesday, I posted a 5/5 review of Richard Crossley's revolutionary new guide The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds. Today I'm very excited to announce that this new book is my February blog giveaway!
This is my second giveaway and I've decided to keep it simple once again. The contest is open to everyone (global). If you’d like to enter the drawing to win a review copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, just leave a comment on this post before 11:59pm EST on Thursday, March 3rd. A random entry will be chosen sometime on Friday, March 4th.
Here's a list of current (as of December 6th) blog & online contests by birders, for birders, and/or offering birdy prizes. Click on the links to learn more, check eligibility, and enter to win! If you are running a contest or know of something that should be added...
Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird by Andrew D. Blechman. First published 2006. As reviewed and pictured: hardcover, 239 pages. Rock Pigeons are thought to be native to Asia, though they are among the most widely distributed bird species on the planet...
Disclosure: This is my own original, honest review of How to Be a Better Birder, a copy of which was provided to me free of charge by the publisher.
Concern: "The book is also lacking a quick (one- or two-page) index, but I can live without this feature." This was no problem while I was using the book during our birding excursions. The index is nearly 20 full pages, and includes common and taxonomic names. Sub-entries are indented...
